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Written Examination Documentation Instructions
​Please read carefully and prepare for the New York State written test certification materials
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From December 16, 2019, New York State's "Greenlight NY" law (Greenlight NY) has come into effect, and undocumented immigrants can apply for a New York State driver's license without a social security number.

New York State is the 13th state in the United States to provide driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

Applicants do not need a Social Security number to apply to the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for a regular driver's license, which is a New York State-recognized ID card that does not serve federal purposes and cannot be used to fly.

 

DMV will not ask about the applicant's immigration status, and does not require the applicant to show a social security card. The applicant only needs to indicate on an affidavit (Affidavit) that he does not have a social security card. All applicants need to submit proof of address and identity, but DMV will not keep these documents, nor will they keep copies of the documents. After the staff have reviewed the documents and confirmed their authenticity, they will return the documents to the applicants. The procedures for undocumented immigrants to apply for a New York State ordinary driver's license are the same as those for undocumented immigrants. They need to pass a written test and a road test, and pay the same fee.

 

New York State's Green Light Law has the strongest provisions protecting applicants, who don't have to worry about DMV sharing information with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Applicants only need to show on an affidavit (Affidavit) that they do not have a Social Security card. All applicants need to submit proof of address and identity, but DMV will not keep these documents, nor will they keep copies of the documents. After the staff have reviewed the documents and confirmed their authenticity, they will return the documents to the applicants. DMV does not require applicants to show their social security cards. Applicants only need to download an affidavit from the DMV website and sign it without providing any sensitive information. In the future, the procedures for undocumented immigrants to apply for a New York State ordinary driver's license will be the same as those for immigrants with status. They will need to pass a written test and a road test, and the fee will be the same.

1) Each material has a certain score, and the sum of the required material scores must be greater than or equal to 6 points
2) The proof material consists of at least two parts A+B , with at least one part for each part A and part B Evidence.

                  Part A ( proof of identity, proving your name and date of birth) 

                  Part B ( proof of residential address, proving that you live in New York State)
3) must be the original , and the electronic bill must be printed out
4) the name on each material must be the same
5) In addition, there is already a non-learning driver's license ID issued by the Transportation Bureau , it is enough for 6 points, just bring your ID

---------------------------  The following are the proof materials that Chinese often have  ---------------------------


Part A: (with ID)
1. U.S. Passport or Passport Card.......................... ...................................4 points
2. Green card within validity period.......................... ................................... 3 points
3. Work card (C8, C9, A5, A10, etc.) within the validity period.......................... ...................................3 points
4. Social Security Number .......................... ...................................2 points
5. Chinese passport ( Visa within the validity period + i94 entry form or i-20 within the validity period).......................... ...................................4 points

Part A: (no identity)

1. Chinese passport.......................... ...................................4 points

2. Chinese driver's license (+ notarized copy) .......................... ....................................4 points

3. Expired green card and work card........................... ...................................2 minutes


Part B:
1. Debit card bank statement (within one year).......................... ...................................1 point
2. Utility bill (water, electricity, gas, within one year)........................... ....................................1 point
3. Tax return (1099 or W-2 current year) .......................... ...................................1 point
4. Life insurance policy or monthly statement within one year.......................... ...................................2 points
5. High school or college ID (within one year) .......................... ...................................2 points
6. New York Professional License.......................... ...................................2 points
7. New York Citizen Card.......................... ...................................1 point
8. Credit card monthly statement (within one year).......................... ....................................0 marks
9. Postmarked letters (within 90 days) .......................... ....................................0 marks

--------------------------- If your material is worth less than 6 points, please add it in Part C---------------------------


Part C:
1. ATM bank card (different bank from the debit card statement of Part B).......................... ....................................1 point
2. Credit card .......................... ...................................
.1 point

3. Marriage or Divorce Records .......................... ....................................2 points
4. Medical insurance card.......................... ....................................1 point
5. New York Medicaid Card.......................... ...................................
.2 minutes

​Note:

*   If your materials are not enough for 6 points, please prepare materials first*

* The above document description is based on the document requirements of the Transportation Bureau + the characteristics of the Chinese themselves, and is for reference only

* Attached is the official link of the Transportation Bureau's documentation

* Applicants without a social security number cannot apply for postage, change of address, etc. online

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