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Step 3: The steps vis-à-vis the U.S. authorities

Identity documents

The notion of identity in the United States is centered around two main documents:

1) The Social Security Number , the Social Security number, used in particular to the tax. To obtain this number you must contact the Social Security Office in your area. To find the nearest location to you, you can see the blue pages of the directory or visit the website: http://www.ssa.gov

You must complete Form SS-5. The green card or passport will be requested to any person authorized to work. For others, a card marked "not valid for Employment " will be issued upon presentation of a passport and a visa legalizing their status. It will introduce you personally to the office of Social Security to perform this step. The issuance of the card takes 15 days and it's free. The visa BA can not receive a Social Security number.

The Social Security number is required to obtain "Identification card (ID) and open a bank account.

2) The Identification Card (ID) visit www.dol.wa.gov

a - "Driver License " can be obtained from the age of 16. Each U.S. state issued its own Driver License and driving rules differ slightly depending on the considered state. If you have resident status, your license will be valid until 30 days after your arrival. If your status is different, you can use your French driving license for three months.

For residents, the driving license test is performed Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV ) (visit www.dol . wa.gov ). Obtaining it proceeds as in France (test theoretical and practical), the only difference being that the practical test is conducted in his own vehicle. These two tests are required. The permit is valid for 5 years, renew your birthday.

Steps for obtaining a state license (if resident):

1. You must get to the office of Washington Driver License nearest your home, the theoretical book that is usually self-service

For Seattle Downtown at 380 Union Street, Tel: (206) 464-6846, it is not possible to pass the theory test in French.

2. Having mastered the rules of conduct, go into an office to go without an appointment, the theory test. It will cost $ 20. Attention, the office located "Downtown" can not provide this service.

3. After passing the theory test, you will appointment for the test. This review is free but you pay $ 25 at the time of issuance of your license. Note that the cost is $ 10 per retake the practical exam once or more.

b- The Identification Card is very useful for people under 16 years and those who can not get the driver's license. It is obtained at DMV and costs $ 20.