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Driver's License in USA

Driver's License for Visitors to America

A driver's license is very essential in United States as it allows you to drive motor vehicle anywhere in America. A US Drivers License requires a Social Security Number. For people who can't or don't want to drive, or visitors who don't have a SSN, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or similar state agency will make a picture identification (ID) card for a small fee which is $15. This State ID is usually identical to a Drivers License, but it does not allow you to drive. Every state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issues the driver's license and the rules and regulations differ in every state. There is separate license for motorcycles, taxis, buses or trucks. In most of the states a person should be around 16 years to get the basic driver's license. The license document contains details of the driver like name, date of birth, residence address, physical featured of the person along with the license number, photograph and signature of the person.
International Driving Permit (IDP) document contains the details in your license in 10 different foreign languages. This will help the concerned officers to understand your details in the driver's license. An IDP supplements the valid government-issued-license and does not serve as a replacement for a license. When you are stopped by any official they will ask you to produce your IDP and your driver's license. In United States, the IDP document is not issued to foreign visitors, so it is advisable to obtain this document in your home country itself.

Some facts about American Driving License:

  • If you are going to stay in America, you can get a U.S. driver's license which may take several months to obtain
  • The foreign residents can obtain the license from the state in which they stay and not from the federal government. Every state has its own rules and regulations so it is required to contact your state's motor vehicle department.
  • On obtaining the U.S. driver's license from a state motor vehicles department, you can drive around freely in any state. As the laws differ among the states, it is your responsibility to be aware of them and also obey them while driving in any state.
  • The residence requirement for obtaining the license also varies from one state to another. You need to refer your motor vehicles department in your state.
  • The foreign students coming to U.S. to pursue their studies have to contact their respective university or college to gather useful driving information.
Warning (International Driving Permits Issued by fraudsters): The IDPs are being sold by unauthorized persons at a high cost which is greater than the actual costs. The Government is aware about this and has issued many warning regarding the worthless international driver's licenses/permits provided by internet vendors. It is always safer to obtain the driver's license from the state's Department of Motor Vehicles. Refer International Driver's License Warning from Federal Trade Commission for more details regarding the frauds. The drivers who come across such people are requested to report to the local office of the U.S. Postal Inspector, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Better Business Bureau, or their state or local Attorney General's Office.

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Living In America

HOUSING IN THE USA
United States of America offers different types of housing and wide range of prices
TRANSPORT IN THE USA
Transport in the United States of America is facilitated with well-developed road, air, rail...
BANKING IN THE USA
Opening a bank account is one of the best ways to keep your money safe.
USA VISAS
United States of America has a specific type of visa applicable.
AUTOMOBILE IN THE USA
The automobile is a necessity in the United States.
SSN / TIN
A Social Security number (SSN) is a nine digit number allotted to the U.S. citizens
HOLIDAYS IN THE USA
In America there are many kinds of federal holidays and national observances every year.
SCHOOLING IN THE USA
Most of the students from different parts of the world who come to obtain a degree in USA.
HINDU TEMPLES
List of Hindu Temples in USA
ASIAN INDIAN GROCERY STORES IN USA
Indian Grocery Stores in USA, Asian Indian groceries
VISITING PARENTS
Parents visiting USA
WATCH CRICKET IN USA
Best options to watch cricket in the USA
IMMIGRANT
Details on immigration process, eligibility requirements, application procedures, forms, fees
LIFESTYLE IN THE USA
Marriage and Family, Diet and Eating in USA, Recreation in USA
BEST INDIA CALLING OPTIONS
Best India Calling Options
RENEW INDIAN PASSPORT IN USA
Renew Indian Passport in USA
MONEY TRANSFER TO INDIA
Money transfer to India
INDIAN TV CHANNELS
Options for watching Indian TV channels from the US.
OVERSEAS INDIAN STUDENTS NETWORK
OIS-NET is a comprehensive network to help Indian international students.
FACTS ABOUT USA
Useful information such as history, geography, political, economy etc.
EMERGENCY 911
In the United States 9-1-1 is the emergency telephone number.
EXTENSION OF US VISA
Extension of temporary U.S visa B-1 or B-2 due to COVID -19
BUY MANGOES IN USA
Best places to buy mangoes in USA
PAYING TAXES IN THE USA
Income tax, sales tax, property tax, payroll taxes, custom duties on import goods and estate and gift tax.

Health Insurance

IMMIGRANT INSURANCE
New immigrants to the USA include Green Card holders
SHORT TERM INSURANCE
Short Term Medical Insurance offer temporary medical insurance while in the USA.
J1 VISA INSURANCE
The US government requires all J1 exchange scholars and J2 visa dependents to have adequate medical insurance.
TRAVEL HEALTH INSURANCE
US travel health insurance is very important for people visiting the US.
VISITOR INSURANCE
Overseas Visitor Travel Health Insurance
STUDENT INSURANCE
International F1 student health insurance

Jobs in America

EMPLOYMENT IN USA
The US is known for its vibrant economy in state of the art technologies.
EMPLOYMENT VISA
The H1B is very important & it is necessary to apply for USA work visa / work permit.
STARTING BUSINESS
A non U.S citizen starting a business venture in America

Miscellaneous

NRI EXPERIENCES
Collection of essays and articles exploring the dilemmas facing Non-Resident Indians.
GROCERY TRANSLATIONS
Listing of common Indian grocery items in different languages
INDIANS IN USA
Currently more than 1 million Asian Indians in America.
INDIAN EMBASSIES IN USA
Indian consulates and embassies in USA
INDIAN ASSOCIATIONS
Organizations Serving NRIs Worldwide, Non Resident Indian associations globally
INDIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY
The Indian American community in the United States is over a million and a half.
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