Top ten important documents, detailed explanation on how to report the loss and replace them in the United States!

1. Renewal of expired driver’s license

2. I-20 expired renewal

3. Report loss of SSN

4. Work card expiration update

5. H1B extension

6. Green card renewal

7. Passport renewal

8. Visa expiration (signing on behalf of the applicant)

9. Visa Expiration (Visa Interview)

10. Renewal of expired ID card

1. Renewal of expired driver’s license

In the United States, a driver's license is equivalent to an ID card. You need to check when buying alcohol, you need to check all kinds of documents, and the police officers also check when they come. If it expires, it will bring a lot of inconvenience to our lives.

There will be slight differences in renewing an expired driver's license in the United States depending on the state you are in. Driver's license renewal information can be checked on the DMV website at:http://www.dmv.org/renew-license.php。

The editor takes California as an example to look at the specific process of renewing an expired driver's license.

Update method

(1) You can update online if the following items are met:
1. The address has not changed.
2. The California DMV has your SSN information.
3. Register an account online.

Once you meet the conditions and register successfully, you can pay online. The updated prices for non-commercial Class A, Class B, and Class C vehicles are , , and respectively.

(2) Update via email
Choose one of the following two documents and complete the filling:
1. Update notifications received by email.
2. Information tables that meet the email update conditions. (DL 410 FO)

Send the completed form, along with a check or money order by mail to the following address for the renewal fee (the renewal prices for non-commercial Class A, B and C vehicles are , and respectively):
Department of Motor Vehicles
ATTN: Renewal By Mail Unit
P.O. Box 942890
Sacramento, CA 94290

(3) Update by phone
If you wish to renew your California driver's license over the phone, just call the number on the renewal notice.
Materials required:
1. The update ID number (RIN) displayed on the update notification;
2. Credit card or debit card to pay the renewal fee (the renewal prices for non-commercial Class A, B and C vehicles are , and respectively);

(4) On-site update
The circumstances under which you must be present in person to renew your driver's license are as follows:
1. Aged 70 and above;

2. There are still 60 days or more before the driver’s license expires;
3. The first two driver’s license renewals were conducted off-site;

4. A written test is required.

Go to a California DMV office and:
1. Fill out the driver’s license or ID card application (DL 44). The form can be picked up on site or call the DMV at (800) 777-0133;

2. Provide fingerprints;

3. Take photos;

4. Pass the vision test;
5. If necessary, you need to pass the written test;

6. Pay the renewal fee. The renewal prices for non-commercial Class A, Class B, and Class C vehicles are , , and respectively.

Note: If you are asked to take the theoretical knowledge written test, you need to answer the first 18 questions on the test paper. You can pass by answering 15 questions correctly. Each person has 3 chances.

Targeting California military members or residents of other states

(1) Residents in other states
If your California driver's license expires while you are in another state, you can request a free extension, usually for one year. The specific method is to write a letter requesting an extension before your driver's license expires. The letter must state:
1. Name;
2. Driver’s license number;
3. Date, month and day of birth;
4. California address;
5. Out-of-state address

After writing, please send it to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 942890
Sacramento, CA 94290

(2) Soldiers
Attention military personnel stationed in Germany: If you are currently stationed in Germany, please note that some states require you to hold a valid U.S. Army Europe ID and a U.S. driver's license at the same time. Please refer to the relevant terms on the DMV website for details.

Expired California driver's licenses for active duty military personnel will remain valid for 30 days after honorable discharge, regardless of the expiration date on the driver's license. At the same time, his spouse's driver's license is also valid during this period.

If your California driver's license has expired, you need to update your driving record with the California DMV at (916) 657-7790 to obtain a military driver's license extension (DL 236).

If you are a military dependent and your license is about to expire, you can:
Request a one-time driver's license extension (for 1 year), see above for details; or call (916) 657-7790 to renew your driver's license.
Driver’s License Renewal for Non-U.S. Citizens
If you are not a U.S. citizen and currently hold a temporary California driver's license, you will need to provide the Department of Homeland Security with your date of birth and current legal residency documents. The California DMV will send you extension details by email before your temporary driver's license expires.

2. Renewal of I-20 after expiration

Failure to maintain F-1 student status, such as degree completion or degree transfer, will result in the termination of the I-20 and the need for reinstatement, or re-applying for a new I-20 for re-entry after leaving the country. The latter method may have restrictions on OPT and CPT.

(1) Restoring I-20 is applicable to the following situations:
1. The duration of non-student status shall not exceed 5 months;

2. There is no record of repeated violations, that is, there are no multiple I-20 expirations;

3. Currently or about to study full-time in the next semester;

4. No illegal work;

5. There are no other reasons for deportation except I-20 expiration;

6. The expiration of I-20 is beyond my control;

7. No project extension was submitted before the I-20 expired;

8. The application for part-time admission was not approved.

(2) During the application process, you must pay attention to:
1. You must maintain full-time study status during the application period;

2. You will not enjoy any work benefits (such as CPT, OPT) under the F-1 visa during this period;

3. You may not be able to apply for or renew your driver’s license.
(3) Application method
Please make an appointment with the school’s International Student Office and bring the following materials:

1. The application fee of 0 collected by the school on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (the current price may change at any time) must be paid by check or money order;

2. Form I-539 (for question 1a of Part 2, please fill in “reinstatement to F-1 student status”, and for question 1 of Part 3, please fill in “D/S”);

3. All previously issued I-20 forms;

4. I-94 card;

5. Passport including visa page;

6. Proof of financial resources;

7. Dependent’s documents, including passport, I-94, and I-20 if you have one;

8. A letter explaining the applicant’s current status and meeting the reinstatement conditions;

9. Copy of transcript (unofficial is acceptable);

10. If the non-student status lasts more than 5 months, you need to bring the receipt for the new SEVIS fee (0).

3. SSN (handling loss report)

The 9-digit Social Security number is key to the authorities accurately recording our income. Once stolen or lost, you can follow the steps below to get it back. Unfortunately, reporting a loss cannot be done online, but the good news is that it is free.
(1) Relevant supporting documents

Taking non-U.S. citizens as an example,
1. Immigration status:Form I-551 and unexpired foreign passport, I-766 work authorization, or Form I-94 or admission stamp from foreign passport. If you are an F-1 or M-1 student, you must prepare an I-20; if you are a J-1 or J-2 visiting scholar, you must prepare a DS-2019.
2. Work permit:Generally, only non-U.S. citizens who are allowed to work by the Department of Homeland Security can apply for or reissue an SSN. If you are a foreign worker, you only need to prepare I-94 or the admission stamp of a valid foreign passport; some foreign workers need to prepare I-766.

If you are an F-1 student and are allowed to work on campus, you must provide a letter from the school official, proving that it is you, proving that you have school student status, and showing the employer and job type;

In addition, you need to prepare proof of employment.For example, the latest pay stub, a letter of introduction written by the employer, etc. The letter of introduction must be signed and dated by the employer, and state your job, employment start time, how many hours you work per week, the name and phone number of your supervisor.

Students during CPT, please bring your I-20 with work page and school signature. F-1 students who have an I-766, please bring the I-766. J-1 students, student interns, or international visitors are required to provide a letter of introduction from their sponsor. The letter should be on the sponsor's (e.g., foreign school) letterhead and contain a personal signature.

3. Proof of age:If you have a foreign birth certificate, or if you can get a foreign birth certificate within 10 days, you must provide it. If not, other relevant proof, such as a passport or document issued by the Department of Homeland Security, will be acceptable.

4. Proof of identity:Either I-551, I-94 or I-766 is acceptable.

Note: Social Security can use the same document for both certification purposes, but the applicant must prepare two copies.
(2) Fill out and print the SSN card application form
(3) Mail or bring the application form and relevant materials to the local social security department.

If you lose your SSN, you can ask for a replacement and get the original number; if your SSN is stolen, you can ask for a new SSN to be issued.