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PHOTO ID CARD
ID PLEASE
As a person who sometimes (and by that, I mean often) has to
check if my passport is still in my bag, just to be safe - I can tell
you that “living on the edge” is not always fun. With a proof of
identity and address, you can easily get yourself a state photo
ID at your local DMV. And no, you don’t have to train for and
complete a driving exam - you could get a non-driver’s photo ID
and it is so much easier (and less stressful) carrying that around
in your wallet than your passport. You can always switch to
a driver’s license later when you have time for the exam. This
photo ID does not function like most other official governmental
IDs similar to what you might be used to in the country. For
instance, holding a state photo ID does not mean that you are a
“resident” of the country. It just makes life a whole lot easier for
you within the country.
Note: Most international students will be classified
under the “Non-Resident Alien” category.