
Cards for those over age 21 are horizontal and have a blue/gold theme.No, Form I-94 and Form I-20 do not establish employment authorization for reverification in the case of F-1 students seeking employment under optional practical training (OPT), STEM OPT extension, or off-campus employment based on severe economic hardship.
UNDER AGE 21 The noticeable vertical format on cards for those under age 21 continues and incorporates blue/red color themes for rapid visual recognition. NON-DOMICILED indicates that the CDL license holder is a non-immigrant (Temporary Visitor) with legal status in the United States. LIMITED TERM indicates that the license or ID card holder is a non-immigrant (Temporary Visitor) with legal status in the United States. NOT FOR FEDERAL PURPOSES indicates that the card is. A STAR in the upper right corner of the card indicates that the card is compliant with Federal REAL ID Act requirements.
If you plan to fly within the U.S., visit a military base or other federal buildings, the Department of Homeland Security will require identification that is REAL ID compliant (or show another acceptable form of identification, such as a passport) beginning May 7, 2025, the new deadline for this Federal requirement. Wisconsin DMV issues REAL ID compliant products (marked with a µ) in accordance with the federal Real ID Act of 2005.
Wisconsin driver license and ID cards issued Spring 2023īeginning Spring 2023, Wisconsin's new driver license and ID cards have updated security features, including: You may be eligible to apply for a Social Security Number replacement card If you plan to request a Social Security Number replacement card, please wait for your driver license or ID card to arrive in the mail before visiting a Social Security office. NOTE: The receipt is not acceptable as proof of identity for a Social Security Number replacement card, if applying in person at your local Social Security office.
Customers who renew an existing license or ID card will also leave the DMV customer service center with their expired (or soon to be expired) card, invalidated with a hole punch by the DMV processor. The photo receipt is acceptable photo identification for voting and serves as your license or ID until your card arrives in the mail. Will I be issued a temporary license or ID card?ĭMV customer service center with a paper receipt valid for 45 days. All undeliverable mail is returned to DMV. You should receive your driver license or ID card within 10 business days. How long will it be before I get my permanent card in the mail? The Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) mails all driver license and identification (ID) cards from one production facility.