International applicants for a Texas driver’s license or Texas ID must be processed through the government’s SAVE database at the Department of Public Safety (DPS). The SAVE database confirms F-1 and J-1 visitors’ valid status and benefits eligibility with the SEVIS database so that DPS can grant a driver’s license. If your SEVIS record… read more
International Voices: Buying Your First Car in the U.S.
This post is a part of our weekly International Voices column, writing by UT students, for UT students. Enjoy! Thanks to the bike-friendly roads and widespread Capital Metro network, having a car is not a must to commute in Austin. That being said, road infrastructure is the number one thing… read more
Issues with Obtaining a Driver’s License or Social Security Number
International applicants for a Texas driver’s license or Social Security Number (SSN) must be processed through the government’s SAVE database at the Department of Public Safety (DPS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) before receiving the benefit they are applying for. The SAVE database confirms F-1 and J-1 visitors’ valid status… read more
