In accordance with the Connecticut General Statute Sec. 14-36(b)(2) a person holding a valid out-of-state motor vehicle operator's license may operate a motor vehicle for a period of thirty days following such person's establishment of residence in Connecticut, if the motor vehicle is of the same class as that for which his or her out-of-state motor vehicle operator's license was issued.
Sec. 14-1(53) defines "nonresident" as any person whose legal residence is in a state other than Connecticut or in a foreign country.
Connecticut DMV website instructs that non U.S. citizens will be required to show proof of legal status in this country, including a valid passport and one form of identification from list of acceptable forms of identification . Photocopies of documents are not acceptable. Following are additional documents required for specific visa types:
Holders of a B1 or B2 Visitor's Visa are not eligible for a driver's license or identification card unless a valid USCIS Employment Authorization Card and verification of an application pending for Lawful Permanent Residence/Adjustment of Status is provided.
Foreign students with an F1 Visa status must show USCIS document I-20 and verification of current enrollment in a Connecticut school.
J1 Visa holders are required to show USCIS document DS2019.
H1B Visa holders are required to show a valid USCIS Employment Authorization Card and an employment verification letter from a Connecticut employer or an employer from a bordering state. The employment verification letter must be dated within the past 30 days.
All applicants will be verified through USCIS for legal status before a driver's license/identification card will be issued. In some cases responses from USCIS may take an extended period of time and applicants will be asked to return the next business day to complete the licensing process. Responses are usually not received on Thursday evenings or Saturdays.
Visitors from another country are permitted to use their valid out-of-country license here in Connecticut for a period of one year with an International Driver Permit obtained from their home country.
Full time students, on a student visa, maintaining an out-of-country residency do not have to obtain a Connecticut license as long as full-time student status is in effect and are permitted to use their valid out-of-country license here in Connecticut with an International Driver Permit obtained from your home country.
At the same time Sec. 14-39(a) of the Connecticut General Status provides that any nonresident sixteen years of age or older who is licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the state or country of which he is a resident may, subject to the provisions of section 14-216, operate any registered motor vehicle on the highways of this state for the same period allowed by the state or country of his residence to residents of this state without complying with the provisions of this chapter requiring the licensing of operators; provided (1) no nonresident shall operate a commercial motor vehicle without a commercial driver's license or a motor vehicle belonging to a class other than that for which his license or commercial driver's license was issued in the other state or country, and (2) no person, including a nonresident, shall operate a motor vehicle with a load greater than the capacity designated in section 14-267a.
Sec. 14-40 is not of any help because it deals with the foreign vehicle itself rather than operator's driver's license. It states that any motor vehicle or trailer owned or operated by a resident of a foreign country, which country adheres to the articles of the "International Convention" held in Paris, April 24, 1926, or amendments thereto, relative to the operation of motor vehicles, may be operated on the highways of this state without registration, provided such nonresident operator is the holder of an international operator's license and provided such motor vehicle is legally registered in the country of his residence and also bears an international registration.
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Connecticut Illegal Driver's License Provider Arrested
Department of Public Safety
2008
Connecticut State Police Patch STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Department of Public Safety
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, Connecticut 06457
Contact:
860-685-8230
pio.dps@po.state.ct.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2008
STATE POLICE ARREST
DRIVING SCHOOL OWNER FOR FORGERY
On 03/20/2008 at 9:00 a.m. Henry KRUSZEWSKI, the owner and operator of the Express Driving School in Stratford surrendered to State Police at Troop- G in Bridgeport. This arrest stems from an extensive State Police criminal Investigation that began in January of 2005 based on complaints that Express Driving School of Stratford was fraudulently obtaining Licenses from DMV for illegal Aliens.
In October of 2007, DMV while inspecting the License Applications of Students from the Express Driving School discovered what appeared to be possible counterfeit documents that would enable immigrants to obtain drivers licenses. This information was forwarded to State Police Detectives for criminal investigation.
State Police Detectives, assisted by the Motor Vehicle Review Unit and the Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department (ICE) conducted an extensive examination of hundreds of documents that were submitted by the Express Driving School and used to obtain drivers licenses.
The investigation revealed that there were a large number of drivers licenses issued to subjects using forged or counterfeit documents. Forms examined included documents denoting immigration status, student visa status, Social Security and school employment letters. State Police Detectives determined that the Driving School had submitted these forged documents to the DMV enabling illegal immigrants to obtain Connecticut drivers Licenses.
The investigation also revealed that Express Driving School was having immigrants complete all of the DMV required training and testing to obtain Connecticut Drivers licenses. However, it was also determined that the Driving School then submitted forged documents to the DMV stating that the Driving School Students were students of actual Colleges who have had their immigration status’s changed from Visitor Visa’s to Student Visa’s, thus allowing them to be eligible to obtain Connecticut Drivers Licenses.
Based on facts and circumstances developed by State Police investigators in this case with assist from MVD and ICE Search and Seizure Warrants were obtained for the Express Driving School 3272 Main St Stratford, Ct. and the Residence of the owner/operator, Henry Kruszewski 59-B East Broadway Milford, Ct. The warrants were executed on 01/24/2008. During the search hundreds of counterfeit and forged documents were seized.
State Police Detectives after complete examination of all evidence and interviewing numerous witnesses in this case submitted an arrest warrant application to Superior Court GA #2 for the arrest of the accused KRUSZEWSKI. The court issued the warrant and the accused voluntarily surrendered this morning.
This arrest was a cooperative multi agency investigative effort by State Police, Dept of Motor Vehicles and ICE.
ICE will pursue the case on a Federal Level when the CSP investigation is completed.
ARRESTED: Henry KRUSZEWSKI Age: 57
59B East Broadway, Milford, CT.
CHARGES: CORA (Corrupt Organization & Racketeering Activity) (1 Count)
Forgery 2nd Degree (50 Counts)
COURT: 03/20/2008 – GA#2 Bridgeport
BOND: $500,000.00
The accused was released from custody after posting $500,000 bond and he will appear in Superior Court on April 3rd GA #2 Bridgeport.
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Lt. J. Paul Vance
2008
Connecticut State Police Patch STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Department of Public Safety
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, Connecticut 06457
Contact:
860-685-8230
pio.dps@po.state.ct.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2008
STATE POLICE ARREST
DRIVING SCHOOL OWNER FOR FORGERY
On 03/20/2008 at 9:00 a.m. Henry KRUSZEWSKI, the owner and operator of the Express Driving School in Stratford surrendered to State Police at Troop- G in Bridgeport. This arrest stems from an extensive State Police criminal Investigation that began in January of 2005 based on complaints that Express Driving School of Stratford was fraudulently obtaining Licenses from DMV for illegal Aliens.
In October of 2007, DMV while inspecting the License Applications of Students from the Express Driving School discovered what appeared to be possible counterfeit documents that would enable immigrants to obtain drivers licenses. This information was forwarded to State Police Detectives for criminal investigation.
State Police Detectives, assisted by the Motor Vehicle Review Unit and the Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department (ICE) conducted an extensive examination of hundreds of documents that were submitted by the Express Driving School and used to obtain drivers licenses.
The investigation revealed that there were a large number of drivers licenses issued to subjects using forged or counterfeit documents. Forms examined included documents denoting immigration status, student visa status, Social Security and school employment letters. State Police Detectives determined that the Driving School had submitted these forged documents to the DMV enabling illegal immigrants to obtain Connecticut drivers Licenses.
The investigation also revealed that Express Driving School was having immigrants complete all of the DMV required training and testing to obtain Connecticut Drivers licenses. However, it was also determined that the Driving School then submitted forged documents to the DMV stating that the Driving School Students were students of actual Colleges who have had their immigration status’s changed from Visitor Visa’s to Student Visa’s, thus allowing them to be eligible to obtain Connecticut Drivers Licenses.
Based on facts and circumstances developed by State Police investigators in this case with assist from MVD and ICE Search and Seizure Warrants were obtained for the Express Driving School 3272 Main St Stratford, Ct. and the Residence of the owner/operator, Henry Kruszewski 59-B East Broadway Milford, Ct. The warrants were executed on 01/24/2008. During the search hundreds of counterfeit and forged documents were seized.
State Police Detectives after complete examination of all evidence and interviewing numerous witnesses in this case submitted an arrest warrant application to Superior Court GA #2 for the arrest of the accused KRUSZEWSKI. The court issued the warrant and the accused voluntarily surrendered this morning.
This arrest was a cooperative multi agency investigative effort by State Police, Dept of Motor Vehicles and ICE.
ICE will pursue the case on a Federal Level when the CSP investigation is completed.
ARRESTED: Henry KRUSZEWSKI Age: 57
59B East Broadway, Milford, CT.
CHARGES: CORA (Corrupt Organization & Racketeering Activity) (1 Count)
Forgery 2nd Degree (50 Counts)
COURT: 03/20/2008 – GA#2 Bridgeport
BOND: $500,000.00
The accused was released from custody after posting $500,000 bond and he will appear in Superior Court on April 3rd GA #2 Bridgeport.
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Lt. J. Paul Vance
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Office of Visa Services - Consular Processing Questions
Who We Are - Office of Visa Services
The Office of Visa Services, in the Consular Affairs Bureau, Department of State provides several functions:
• We serve as liaisons with the Department of Homeland Security
• We serve as liaisons between the Department of State and embassies and consulates abroad on visa matters
• We interpret visa laws and regulations, and act as a point of contact for the public
When to Contact Us vs. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Defining the different roles and responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State can be confusing. We hope this information will assist you:
Contact the Department of State, an embassy or consulate abroad with questions about U.S. visas, including application, the status of visa processing, and for inquiries relating to visa denial.
Visa Services, Public Inquiries can usually explain what aspects of immigration law and regulation are applicable in certain cases, and can also check the current status of a particular case, if processing has been delayed.
Department of Homeland Security is responsible for the approval of all immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, the authorization of permission to work in the U.S. , the issuance of extensions of stay, and change or adjustment of an applicant's status while the applicant is in the U.S.
Questions about these matters should be referred to the US CIS district office having jurisdiction over the applicant's present or future place of domicile in the United States.
How to Contact Us - Office of Visa Services
Visa Information and Assistance - The recommended first source of information regarding visa matters is our internet site at http://travel.state.gov . For overview visa information see Destination USA .
Contact the Department of State, an embassy or consulate first with inquiries through the Internet at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/embassies/embassies_1214.html.
Contacting Visa Services - Information is available to the public by telephone at the Visa Services, Public Inquiries Division at (202) 663-1225. The telephone number provides the caller with a selection of pre-recorded information and the ability to talk to a visa specialist during business hours. Persons desiring information about a specific visa applicant are advised that immigration law provides specific prohibitions about providing case specific information to third parties. Before calling with a visa inquiry, we request that you carefully review this website and also the Embassy Consular Website abroad. NOTE: When making a visa inquiry, Public Inquiries Division prefers that you contact us by telephone or e-mail. The Public Inquiries Division is not able to accept visa inquiries by Fax.
Important Telephone Numbers and E-mail Addresses
For inquiries about visa cases and the application process call: 202-663-1225.
To e-mail the Visa Office for general information, write us at usvisa@state.gov .
For inquiries by U.S. companies and organizations needing business (B-1) visitor visa information only, e-mail: businessvisa@state.gov or call: 202-663-3198.
For inquiries about F-1 or M-1 student visas, or about J-1 exchange visitor visas, please contact our Student/Exchange Visitor Visa Center at: fmjvisas@state.gov.
For information about pending applications for Waiver of Foreign Residence Requirement, applicants should see the online J waiver status .
To reach the National Visa Center (Immigrant visa inquiries) call: 603-334-0700 or e-mail: NVCINQUIRY@state.gov.
To reach the Kentucky Consular Center (Diversity Visa inquiries) call : 606-526-7500
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