FACT SHEET IDENTIFICATION AND LEGAL PRESENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-UNITED STATES CITIZENS

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FACT SHEET
IDENTIFICATION AND LEGAL PRESENCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR NON-UNITED STATES CITIZENS
As part of a nationwide effort to enhance the issuance of secure identification credentials, Pennsylvania requires the following
documentation from Non-U.S. Citizens applying for a PA Driver’s License, Learner’s Permit and/or Identification (ID) Card, or transferring
an out-of-state driver’s license.
Age Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens
- Individuals must be at least 16 years of age to apply for or, 16 1/2 years of age to transfer a Non-Commercial Driver’s License, NonCommercial Learner’s Permit and/or Identification (ID) Card.
- Out-of-State Learner’s Permits can not be transferred to Pennsylvania.
- Individuals applying for or transferring a Commercial Driver’s License must be at least 18 years of age for intrastate driving or 21
years of age or older for interstate driving.
Acceptable List of Documents for Proof of Residence for Applicants 18 years of age or older
- Tax records
- Lease agreements
- Mortgage documents
- W-2 Form
- Current weapons permit
- Current utility bills (water, gas, electric, cable, etc.)
Note – For Current Utility Bills: Cellular/Mobile or Pager Bills are not acceptable
- If you reside with someone, and have no bills in your name, you will be required to bring the person you reside with along with their
driver’s license or ID card, to a Driver License Center.
Please note
All documents must show the same name and/or date of birth, or an association between the information on the documents. Additional
documentation may be required if a connection between documents cannot be established (e.g. Marriage Certificate, Court Order of
name change, Divorce Decree, etc.).
I-94 HOLDERS – Your I-94 must be stamped by INS to be acceptable, please contact INS to receive an update if yours is not stamped.
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Immigration Status
E-1
Treaty-trader and dependents
E-2
Treaty-investor and dependents
E-3
Australian Specialty Occupation
Worker
F-1
Foreign academic student
Eligible for
Product
YES
YES
YES
YES
F-2
Dependent of F-1
YES
G-1
Resident representative of a foreign
government to an international
organization, plus staff and
dependents
NO - Individuals
with an “A”
status can only
be issued a
Driver’s License
from the U.S.
State
Department.
Required Documents
Expiration Date of Product
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did
not make a decision, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment, and
2 proofs of residency.
4 year temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did
not make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment, and
2 proofs of residency.
4 year temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did
not make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification of attendance at the school listed on the
I-20, and
2 proofs of residency.
4 year temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
I-20,
Written verification of attendance at the school listed on the
I-20, and
2 proofs of residency.
A temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to expire when I-20 and I-941 Expires.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
I-20 of F-1,
Written verification of attendance of school listed on the I-20 of F-1,
Rejection letter from Social Security Administration, and
2 proofs of residency.
A temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to expire when I-20 of F-1 Expires.
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If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
Immigration Status
Eligible for
Product
Required Documents
Expiration Date of Product
G-2
Temporary representative of foreign
member government to an
international organization, plus
dependents
YES
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Written verification showing proof of employment,
Rejection letter from Social Security Administration,
Letter from U.S. State Department stating applicant can be
issued a PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card, and
2 proofs of residency.
4 year temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card.
G-3
Representative of non-recognized or
nonmember government to an
international organization, plus
dependents
YES
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Written verification showing proof of employment,
Rejection letter from Social Security Administration,
Letter from U.S. State Department stating applicant can be
issued a PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card, and
2 proofs of residency.
4 year temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card.
G-4
Officer or employee of a recognized
international organization, plus
dependents
YES
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Written verification showing proof of employment,
Rejection letter from Social Security Administration,
Letter from U.S. State Department stating applicant can be
issued a PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card, and
2 proofs of residency.
4 year temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card.
G-5
Attendant, servant, or personal
employee of G-1, G-2, G-3 or G-4,
plus dependents
YES
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Written verification showing proof of employment,
Rejection letter from Social Security Administration,
Letter from U.S. State Department stating applicant can be
issued a PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card, and
2 proofs of residency.
4 year temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card.
H-1b
Specialty worker
YES
H-1c
Nurse in Health Professional Shortage
Area
YES
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment, and
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of employer to extend
employment, which ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than
4 years.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment, and
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of employer to extend
employment, which ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than
4 years.
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If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
Immigration Status
H-2a
Temporary agricultural worker
H-2b
Temporary non-agricultural worker
H-2r
Temporary non-agricultural worker
H-3
Alien trainees
Eligible for
Product
YES
YES
YES
YES
Required Documents
Expiration Date of Product
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment, and
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of employer to extend
employment, which ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than
4 years.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment, and
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of employer to extend
employment, which ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than
4 years.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment, and
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of employer to extend
employment, which ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than
4 years.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment, and
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of employer to extend
employment, which ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than
4 years.
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
H-4
Dependent of any H classification
principal
YES
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Written verification showing proof of employment of H,
Rejection letter from Social Security Administration, and
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of employer to extend
employment, which ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than
4 years.
I
Representative of foreign information
media, and dependents
YES
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Written verification showing proof of employment,
Rejection letter from Social Security Administration, and
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of employer to extend, which
ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than 4 years.
J-1
Exchange visitor (may be student,
trainee, work/travel, au pair, etc.)
YES
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment or
attendance at school,
IAP-66 or DS-2019, and
2 proofs of residency.
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Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of sponsor to extend, which
ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than 4 years.
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
Immigration Status
J-2
Dependent of J-1 exchange visitor
K-1
Fiancée of U.S. citizen (marriage must
take place within 90 days)
K-2
Dependents of K-1
K-3
Spouse of U.S. citizen
Eligible for
Product
YES
YES
YES
YES
Required Documents
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment or
attendance of J-1,
IAP-66 or DS-2019 of J-1, and
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of sponsor to extend, which
ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than 4 years.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Marriage Certificate showing proof of marriage to U.S.
Citizen,
Proof of Citizenship of spouse, and
2 proofs of residency.
4 year Permanent PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Marriage Certificate of K-1 showing proof of marriage to U.S.
Citizen,
Proof of Citizenship of spouse of K-1, and
2 proofs of residency.
4 year Permanent PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Marriage Certificate showing proof of marriage to U.S.
Citizen,
Proof of Citizenship of spouse, and
2 proofs of residency.
4 year Permanent PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card.
YES
K-4
Unmarried child under 21 of K-3
L-1a
Intracompany transferee (manager or
executive)
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Marriage Certificate of K-3 showing proof of marriage to U.S.
Citizen,
Proof of Citizenship of spouse of K-3, and
2 proofs of residency.
YES
Expiration Date of Product
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment, and
2 proofs of residency.
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If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
4 year Permanent PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID
Card.
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of employer to extend, which
ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than 4 years.
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
Immigration Status
T-1
Victim of human trafficking
T-2
Spouse of T-1
T-3
Dependent child of T-1
T-4
Parent of T-1
TN-1
NAFTA professional (Canada)
TN-2
NAFTA professional (Mexico)
TD
Dependents of any NAFTA
professional
Eligible for
Product
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Required Documents
Expiration Date of Product
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay. Can not be issued for more than 4
years.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay. Can not be issued for more than 4
years.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay. Can not be issued for more than 4
years.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay. Can not be issued for more than 4
years.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment, and
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of employer to extend, which
ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than 4 years.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not
make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
Written verification showing proof of employment, and
2 proofs of residency.
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of employer to extend, which
ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than 4 years.
Passport,
I-94,
Visa,
Written verification showing proof of employment of TN,
Rejection letter from Social Security Administration, and
2 proofs of residency.
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If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
If letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet
issue a 1 year Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
Temporary PA Learner’s Permit, PA Driver’s License or PA ID Card
to be issued for length of stay or intent of employer to extend, which
ever is greater. Can not be issued for more than 4 years.