Reasons why Texas Dreamers Should Apply for their Driver’s License Before Applying for a Social Security Number

As explained previously, once you receive your Deferred Action Approval and Employment Authorization, we suggest that you immediately apply for your Texas Driver’s License or Texas Identification Card before your Social Security Card to avoid any delay in getting your driver’s license.

Normally, it takes approximately 10 business days to receive a Social Security Card in the mail. But, it may take longer if the Social Security Administration requires additional review of an application.  Therefore, waiting until the arrival of your Social Security Card in the mail will only delay your application for a Texas Driver’s License.

Go to this link for more information: http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1669/~/time-frame-for-processing-a-social-security-card-for-a-legal-alien

Also, the application process for a Texas Driver’s License is faster and you will be given a temporary license while waiting for the actual license to arrive in the mail. This will allow you to drive legally and to avoid any traffic tickets for failure to carry a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Go to this link to prepare for your Texas Driver’s License: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/ApplyforLicense.htm

If you have not yet applied for a Social Security Number, then you may apply for a Texas Driver’s License first. 

Go to this link for more information: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/ssn.htm

Texas Dreamers - Waiting for DACA Approval? Start Studying for Driver's License Test

Upon receipt of your Deferred Action Approval and Employment Authorization you will be ready to apply for your Texas Driver’s License or Texas Identification Card.

We suggest that you get your Texas Driver’s License or Texas Identification Card before you apply for your social security card because if you don’t you will not be able to complete your Texas Driver’s License or Texas ID until your social security card is issued. There could be a delay in getting that issued.

So if you plan to drive in Texas – you must pass the exam.

Dreamers – you will have to study for this exam. (It’s not that easy.)

So, while you are waiting, get busy and find out what you have to do:

Go to this link for more information:
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/ApplyforLicense.htm

Go to this link to get started on your studies:
http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/driverlicense/documents/dl-7.pdf

Soon you will be eligible to be licensed to drive on Texas highways – make sure that you follow the law and get licensed.