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As of January 1, 2023, children under 19 may now apply for NJ FamilyCare regardless of their immigration status. All other requirements for NJ FamilyCare still apply. Visit nj.gov/CoverAllKids to learn more.

NJ FamilyCare - New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance program - includes CHIP, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion populations. That means qualified NJ residents of any age may be eligible for free or low-cost healthcare coverage that covers doctor visits, prescriptions, vision, dental care, mental health and substance use services, and even hospitalization.

If you are a NJ resident and you need more information on this program, please read through the pages of this website and see how to become a member of NJ FamilyCare.

Individuals ineligible for NJ FamilyCare can find information on other insurance affordability programs at www.getcovered.nj.gov.

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As of January 1, 2023, children under 19 may now apply for NJ FamilyCare regardless of their immigration status. All other requirements for NJ FamilyCare still apply. Visit nj.gov/CoverAllKids to learn more. NJ FamilyCare - New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance program - includes CHIP, Medicaid and Medicaid expansion populations.

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WELCOME CHERYL CHANG TO LVPV!
LVPV is excited to have Cheryl join the program. Ever since she can remember, Cheryl has had a strong interest in other cultures and languages. As an undergraduate, she studied German, French and Italian and had the opportunity to study and work abroad for several years. As someone who has lived and worked in another country, Cheryl understands the importance of acclimating to both the culture and the language in order to lead a more enriching and fulfilling lifestyle. Cheryl is very happy to be working with ESL and hopes that she can bring as much value and inspiration to the program as her favorite language teachers gave to her. Please stop by and meet Cheryl, she is in the LVPV office at Westwood Library on Mondays 5-9pm and Thursdays 3-7pm.

​MOST LIBRARIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR IN PERSON TUTORING, MANY ARE MASK OPTIONAL.

CONTACT US TO DETERMINE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MEETING IN PERSON

for ideas and helpful hints on how to continue to remotely meet with your student, physical distancing, while keeping it social.

Students, click HERE to continue to improve your English at home. ​​​

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WELCOME CHERYL CHANG TO LVPV!LVPV is excited to have Cheryl join the program. Ever since she can remember, Cheryl has had a strong interest in other cultures and languages. As an undergraduate, she studied German, French and Italian and had the opportunity to study and work abroad for several years.

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NJ Children's System of Care Website
The New Jersey Children's System of Care (CSOC) is a division with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF). The foundational philosophy of all System of Care partners is the Wraparound/Child Family Team. The Wraparound approach is used to provide voluntary services to youth ages 0-21 with mental, emotional, behavioral, developmental, intellectual, and substance abuse challenges and their families at no cost to the family regardless of income or insurance status.

There are four key partners of the Children's System of Care; these partner services are in each county throughout the State and include:

Most fundamental to the Children's System of Care (CSOC) is its emphasis on the family or caregiver as playing a central role in the health and well being of children. CSOC involves families throughout the planning and any service delivery process in order to create a system that values and promotes the advice and recommendations of the family, a system that is friendly to families and one which provides them the tools and support needed to create successful life experiences for their children with emotional, behavioral, developmental, intellectual, and substance abuse needs.

CSOC partners are committed to providing these voluntary services at NO COST TO FAMILIES in a family driven, community-based environment that builds on the family's unique strengths, values, voice and resources.
To access services through NJ's Children's System of Care (CSOC) call 1-877-652-7624. This is a single point of entry, 24/7 toll-free access line that connects you to PerformCare, the Contracted System Administrator (CSA) for the Children's System of Care.

TTY (for the hearing impaired)
1-866-896-6975

The parent/guardian must make the call to PerformCare to ask for assistance. Professionals may help the parent/guardian in making the call. Teachers, Social Workers, Clinicians, Medical Personnel, Pastors, and others involved with the child or family can suggest that the parent contact CSOC. The helping person can also assist the parent/guardian through a conference call. The parent/guardian must be willing to speak to the Care Coordinator and agree to the CSOC assessment process.

For more information about Perform Care visit: http://www.performcarenj.org/index.aspx.
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NJ Children's System of Care Website The New Jersey Children's System of Care (CSOC) is a division with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF). The foundational philosophy of all System of Care partners is the Wraparound/Child Family Team.

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96% of our clinicians are fully vaccinated

Our agency has not mandated vaccinations but they are strongly encouraged

Brightside Family Services ( in Cyber as Michael Loupis Counseling LLC) is an Intensive In-Community Services provider with the Division of Children's System of Care (CSOC). Services are provided to youth with behavioral health needs and are designed to help maintain children in the least restrictive setting and to preserve their home environment.

When crisis hits an individual, selecting a diverse counseling team that is prepared, reliable, and easy to access is the most important step in mental health management. The Brightside team uses a family systems approach.
General Service Categories:

Individual Therapy

Family Therapy

Parent Training

BPS Strengths and Needs Assessment

Substance Abuse Evaluation

Outpatient Services: We accept a limited number of outpatient clients; generally for those families whose Children's System of Care authorizations have exhausted and are seeking continued counseling services.
Identity Issues:

LGBTQ

Immigration + Acculturation Challenges

Adoption

Foster Care

Developmental Needs:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Communication Disorders

Special Needs

Learning Disabilities

Mental Health:

Anxiety

Trauma/PTSD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

Depression (Major Clinical)

Depression (General)

Bipolar Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)

Schizophrenia

Behavioral:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Conduct Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Anger Management

General Attachment Disorder

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

Life Hardships:

Stress

Self-Esteem

Grief/Loss

Adjustment Disorder

Academic/Grades

Truancy

Teen Pregnancy

Post-School Transition

Self-Injurious Behavior:

Suicidal Ideation

Substance Abuse

Eating Disorders

Cutting

Family Conflict:

Divorce

Parent-Child Conflict

Sibling Conflict

Parent Conflict

General Family Dynamics

Domestic Abuse/Assault/Violence

Child Abuse/Neglect

Crisis/Safety:

Sexual Abuse

Runaway

Homelessness

Gang Prevention

Emergency Preparedness

Peer Conflict: Other: Modalities Utilized:
About The Owner (Michael Loupis Counseling LLC)
Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol Drug Counselor (LCADC), Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and National Certified Counselor (NCC). He has worked in the mental health field for over nine years with prior experience in residential, intensive outpatient programs, private practice, and in-home therapy. Michael also works in a New Jersey public high school as a Student Assistance Counselor (SAC) and Anti-Bullying Specialist. In addition, he is an adjunct professor at Kean University teaching practicum and Drug & Alcohol courses to graduate-level counselor education students.

Michael takes a family systems approach and works with his counselors to do the same. Our dedicated team of clinicians is committed to recognizing diversity in all of its forms and working with all families in ways that are sensitive to their specific needs.
*In CYBER as Michael Loupis Counseling LLC* Last Updated: 03/16/22

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Education & Training Center (ETC) was created to enable individuals to improverished backgrounds to attain self-sufficiency through educational training and programs geared towards development of marketable employment skills.

Greater Bergen offers a continuum of lifelong education of low-income adults, the foreign-born and senior citizens

Weatherization Training Center: Located at 535 Midland Avenue in Garfield, NJ, the center is a U.S. Department of Energy accredited weatherization training center. It includes two classrooms and two labs (practical and diagnostic).

The classroom offer the latest in computer technology for interactive classroom learning

The practical lab is a controlled handson learning environment for students to learn and practice weatherization installation measures

The Diagnostic Lab contains a full-scale house as well as working boilers, furnace and hot water heaters

Adult Education and Training

CREST- provides English as a second language intensive classes as part of a holistic "employability services program" for welfare recipients. Program includes: career training, job search & follow-up services, and support of case managers.

HSE (High School Equivalency) Exam Preparation for Out-of-school Youth: The program is part of collaboration of agencies and schools dedicated to providing education and training opportunities that foster the successful transition to adulthood and careers for out-of-school youths ages 16-21.

New Americans & Foreign Born

ESL (English as a Second Language)- classes of 10 weeks are held in convenient Bergen County locations throughout the year for immigrant and limited English-speaking adults, including senior citizens

The New Americans Program- Supportive services for immigration and naturalization issues are provided for New Americans including:

Advocacy with social services, housing, WFNJ, SNAP, USCIS, etc.

Interpreting services, including translation of forms, letters and other dcuments

Counseling to small groups and individuals

citizenship preparation assistance and classes

Last Updated: 04/11/22

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Education & Training Center (ETC) was created to enable individuals to improverished backgrounds to attain self-sufficiency through educational training and programs geared towards development of marketable employment skills. Greater Bergen offers a continuum of lifelong education of low-income adults, the foreign-born and senior citizens Weatherization Training Center: Located at 535 Midland Avenue in Garfield, NJ, the center is a U.S.

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(201) 981-4738
Mahwah

Language Today, a full service translation and interpretation agency, handles projects in all languages-From Arabic to Zulu. We work with over 2000 interpreters and translators who are certified and experienced professionals in their field. Our interpreting and translation clients include insurance companies, medical providers, law offices, justice courts, law enforcement agencies, US Government Offices, publishers, and school systems. Other key clients are from the entertainment, manufacturing, and broadcasting fields.
INTERPRETING SERVICES

Court Interpreting

Legal Interpreting

Medical Interpreting

Phone Interpreting

Simultaneous Interpreting

TRANSLATION SERVICES

Translation Services

Certified Translations

Text Translation

Transcription

Language Spoken

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Last Updated: 03/24/21

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(800) 375-5283
Hackensack

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. Safeguarding its integrity and promise by efficiently and fairly adjudicating requests for immigration benefits while protecting Americans, securing the homeland, and honoring our values.

File Forms Online

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Manage your Case Online

Learn about Green Cards

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Learn about Working in the U.S.

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Last Updated: 03/22/21

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

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(800) 375-5283 Hackensack U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. Safeguarding its integrity and promise by efficiently and fairly adjudicating requests for immigration benefits while protecting Americans, securing the homeland, and honoring our values.

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Working with and educating immigrants, community organizations, and the legal sector to help build a democratic society that values diversity and the rights of all people. The ILRC trains attorneys, paralegals, and community-based advocates who work with immigrants around the country.
What We Do:

Policy Advocacy

Resources for Community & Advocates

Practice Advisories

Legal Listservs - Subscribe to an ILRC listserv to receive up-to-the-minute information on various areas of immigration law

Publications and Training

Red Cards - All people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, have certain rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. The ILRC's Red Cards help people assert their rights and defend themselves in many situations, such as when ICE agents go to a home.

Technical Assistance/AOD

Areas of Expertise:

Asylum

Census

Citizenship and Naturalization

Crimes

Detention

DACA

Enforcement

Family-Based

Immigrant Youth

LGBT

Post-Conviction Relief

Prosecutors

Public Charge

Removal Defense

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The increasingly complex legal and social challenges faced by immigrants in the 1970s created a growing need for expert assistance and training in immigration law and policy. Bill Ong Hing, a well-known immigrant rights attorney, recognized this need and founded the Golden Gate Immigration Clinic in 1979, which later became the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC). The ILRC seeks to improve immigration law and policy, expand the capacity of legal service providers, and advance immigrant rights.

The ILRC trains attorneys, paralegals, and community-based advocates who work with immigrants around the country. We inform the media, elected officials, and public to shape effective and just immigration policy and law. Our staff works with grassroots immigrant organizations to promote civic engagement and social change.
Last Updated: 12/15/21

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Students wishing to learn or improve their English language writing and speaking skills will find a wide array of challenging courses available at Bergen Community College in Hackensack. ESL courses are offered in a convenient format of 4 mornings per week or 4 evenings per week, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Morning classes run from 9-11:45 a.m. and evening classes run from 6-8:45 p.m.
English as Second Language
Each session runs for approximately seven and one half weeks, for a total of 75 hours of classroom instruction. Class enrollment is limited to permit maximum participation by students and to provide immediate attention to student needs.

All students enrolled in ESL classes are given free access to our Tutoring & Language Center library and services.
ESL Placement Test
Prior to class assignment, all students must register in person for an ESL Placement Test during which students are evaluated in reading and language. There is no fee for the ESL Placement Test. The test is available every Wednesday and Thursday at 9a.m. and 6pm. Students must register for the ESL Placement Test in person and in advance by scheduling testing through our Office of Information and Registration.
Tuition and Book Fee
The tuition for each course varies depending upon the number of hours of instruction for the course. Please refer to the course description for the cost of tuition for that course. The book fee is $20 per course.
To Register
To sign up for ESL Placement Test or to register in person for an ESL class, you may visit us in person at:

The Office of Information and Registration
Ciarco Learning Center
Bergen Community College
355 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ, 07601
To Make Payment
Payment must be made, in full, at the time of registration. The preferred method of payment is credit card, debit card, personal check or money order. Bergen Community College only accepts Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Cash is not accepted.

Changes in registration must be completed within the first 3 days of class. This includes any class changes or a deferral of enrollment and tuition to another term (with administrative approval only.)All requests for a tuition refund must be made in writing.Refunds are automatically issued if a class is cancelled.Refunds will not be given beyond the second class meeting.
Course Cancellations
Occasionally, insufficient registrations are received for a particular class. Bergen Community College reserves the right to cancel any class because of insufficient registration. Cancellations usually occur within forty-eight (48) hours prior to the first class session. In the event a course is cancelled, every effort will be made to reach students by phone ahead of time. Because this is usually done by phone, it is absolutely necessary that we have both day and evening telephone numbers where you can be reached. If it is difficult to reach you, we suggest you call 201-489-1551 to confirm your class.
Course Descriptions
Beginner ESL I (AL 512). This 75-hour course introduces students of English Language to basic grammar structures while concentrating on vocabulary development. Taught with an emphasis on conversation, this course also introduces students to 10 hours of computer lab time and teacher guided exercises to reinforce language comprehension, vocabulary, and speaking functions. (Tuition: $365 & Book Fee:$20)

Beginner ESL II (AL 513). This 75-hour course builds on basic grammar structures learned in Beginner I and increases the student's vocabulary. It provides students with a solid understanding and comprehension of basic grammar structures, increased vocabulary, and fundamentals of pronunciation with 10 hours of computer lab time and teacher guided exercises to reinforce language comprehension, vocabulary and speaking functions. Prerequisite: Beginner ESL I or Placement Test. (Tuition: $365 & Book Fee: $21)

Intermediate ESL I (AL 492). This 75-hour course has a strong focus on reading, conversation and language comprehension. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of verb tenses. Taught with an emphasis on conversation, this course includes 10 hours of computer lab time and teacher guided exercises to reinforce language comprehension, vocabulary and speaking functions. Prerequisite: Beginner ESL II or Placement Test. (Tuition: $365 & Book Fee: $21)

Intermediate ESL II (AL 493). This 75-hour course builds on existing English skills taught in previous levels, allowing for a comprehensive understanding and proper use of regular and irregular verbs in past tenses. Taught with an emphasis on conversation, the course also provides students with 10 hours of computer lab time and teacher guided exercises to reinforce areas of language comprehension, vocabulary and speaking functions. Prerequisite: Intermediate ESL I or Placement Test. (Tuition: $365 & Book Fee: $21)

Advanced ESL I (AL 494). This 75-hour course is designed to refine a student's English Language abilities and introduce grammar structures that will enable the student to understand, converse and function socially in everyday life and work related situations. Taught with an emphasis on conversation, it provides students with 10 hours of computer lab time with teacher guided exercises to reinforce language comprehension, vocabulary and speaking functions. Prerequisite: Intermediate ESL II or Placement Test. (Tuition: $365 & Book Fee: $21)

Advanced ESL II (AL 495). This 75-hour course is designed for students who have completed the Advanced I program. It focuses on the refinement of English skills, grammar structures, language and communication. The course improves competency in grammar and instills confidence in the ability to comprehend and use correct and complex English structures with an emphasis on conversation. The course includes 10 hours of computer lab time with teacher guided exercises that reinforce comprehension, vocabulary and speaking functions. Prerequisite: Intermediate Level II or Placement Test. (Tuition: $365 & Book Fee: $21)

Conversation and Writing I (AL 514). This 75-hour course is designed to give advanced ESL students additional practice in spoken and written English. Review of grammar, punctuation and sentence structure will be done as needed. Discussion and conversation topics will form the basis for weekly writing assignments, which will consist of short and long essays. Students will also participate in 10 hours of computer lab time to use the program, 'English Discoveries - Speech and Dialogues'. Students will also be able to research their essay topics using the Internet. Prerequisite: Advanced ESL or Placement Test. (Tuition: $365 & Book Fee: $21)

Conversation and Writing II(AL515 ) This 75-hour course is builds on the skills learned in Conversation and Writing I with additional practice in spoken and written English. Review of grammar, punctuation and sentence structure will be done as needed. Discussion and conversation topics will form the basis for weekly writing assignments, which will consist of short and long essays. Students will also participate in 10 hours of computer lab time to use the program, 'English Discoveries - Speech and Dialogues'. Students will also be able to research their essay topics using the Internet. Prerequisite: Conversation and Writing I. (Tuition: $365 & Book Fee: $21)

American Pronunciation Level (AL 499). This 75 hour class is designed to create confidence and direction in English Pronunciation with immediate and recognizable results. Students will learn the patterns and concepts of English pronunciation to help them speak clearly and accurately. Rhythm, linking, stress, intonation, and sequencing are presented along with the clarification of the vowels and consonants of the language. Easy patterns of words are presented as a learning tool used to give quicker access and certainty in everyday speaking, listening, writing and basic communication. A variety of materials along with repeat drills are an important part of the process of sounding out American Pronunciation. These concepts and patterns are practiced in a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. Prerequisite: ESL Beginner I.(Tuition: $365 & Book Fee: $21)

Let's Talk (AL 496). This 75-hour course is designed to provide ESL students with better pronouncing, speaking, and listening skills while increasing their vocabulary. Discussion of a wide variety of practical and current subjects encourages students to express their feelings, ideas, and opinions. Conversation and discussion form the basis of weekly assignments. There is also a 12-hour self-study CD with listening exercises designed for students' individual time. Prerequisite: ESL Beginning II or Placement Test. (Tuition: $285 & Book Fee: $20)

Accent Reduction (AL 516). This 75-hour course, intended for ESL students, is designed to refine speaking and writing abilities through proficiency of the oral and written American English systems. This course is offered to those students who have a command of spoken English but still retain sufficient accent to hinder them in business, scholastic, or social situations. Students will participate in 12 hours of computer lab time to use the program, "English Discoveries Speech and Dialogues." Students will also be able to research their class topics using the Internet. Prerequisite: Advanced ESL, Placement Test or demonstrated command of spoken English. (Tuition: $295 & Book Fee: $20)

Grammar Review (AL 517). This 75-hour course, intended for ESL students, is designed to provide a comprehensive review of English grammar and usage to students with advanced English-speaking skills. The emphasis of the course is on oral and written structure and expression, grammar, and syntax. This course also includes 12 hours of computer lab time and teacher guided exercises in the program, program "English Discoveries Review." These will reinforce areas of language comprehension, vocabulary and correct grammar usage and functions. Prerequisite: Advanced ESL or Placement Test. (Tuition: $365 & Book Fee: $21)

Beginning Conversation (AL 610). Learn how to speak and feel comfortable in the early stages of communication. Lessons will include individual and group conversations and basic writing skills. Students must be enrolled in Beginning I (AL 512) or Beginning II (AL 513) to register for this course. (Tuition $285 & Book Fee: $21)
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At a Glance: Drivers who pass will get a probationary license for one year, which has driving restrictions. Some undocumented immigrants could have their road test waived if their foreign driver's license is used as part of the six-point GDL exclusionary driving points.

No matter where you are - whether you are in your home country or somewhere else - you will need a way to get around. That being said, it is much easier to get your hands on a driver's license when you are a native and a citizen - not to mention when you have the proper documents.

Still, what do you do when you do not have citizenship for the state of New Jersey and you are undocumented as well? Maybe you have a license in your home country, so can you drive in NJ as well? Fret not, there are ways for you to get an NJ driver's license for undocumented immigrants.

Can Undocumented Immigrants Get Driver's Licenses in NJ?

In April 2021, it became legal for undocumented immigrants to obtain New Jersey driver's licenses. Individuals falling into one of the categories below are eligible to get an NJ driver's license:

Treaty trader

A temporary worker that is accompanying their spouses and/or children

Students along with their family

Exchange visitors along with their family

Foreign information representatives along with their families

People that have temporary protection from being deported

Intra-company transfers that are accompanying their spouses and minor kids

Canadians that have temporary residence

Religious ministers along with their spouses

International entertainment groups or athletes

People that are part of a reciprocal exchange program

Parents of people that are citizens of the U.S.

If you are an undocumented immigrant and fall into one of the above categories, read on to learn how to get a driver's license in New Jersey.

How to Get an Undocumented Immigrant Driver's License

The process for an undocumented immigrant to obtain a driver's license in New Jersey is, more or less, the same as it is for most citizens. The applicant must:

1. Collect the required documents

2. Make an appointment to obtain a learner's permit

3. Pass the state-required driver's knowledge test

4. Pass the driver's road test

The one step that may differ for the undocumented immigrant is the documents provided.

Required Documents

In general, all driver's license applicants must provide NJMVC's six-point verification system to prove their identity. Different kinds of documents are worth either 4, 3, or 2 points and there are particular documents that non-citizens can provide to verify their identity.

4-Point Documents for Non-Citizens

Foreign passport with INS or USCIS verification and a valid record of arrival/departure (I-94)

Foreign passport with INS or USCIS verification and a valid Form I-551 stamp

Current alien registration card (new Form I-551) with an expiration date and verification from INS or USCIS

Refugee travel document (Form I-571)

U.S. re-entry permit (Form I-327)

Valid I-94 stamped "Refugee", "Parolee", "Asylee", or Notice of Action (Form I-797 approval petition) by INS or USCIS

Valid I-94 with an attached photo stamped "Processed for I-551..." by INS or USCIS

3-Point Documents for Non-Citizens

Current photo of an employment authorization card (Form I-688B or I-766). Must be presented with a valid Social Security card.

2-Point Documents for Non-Citizens

Current alien registration card (old Form I-551) without an expiration date and with INS or USCIS verification

Photo of a temporary resident card (Form I-688)

All of the documents discussed above are considered "primary" documents. Any combination of the documents above that total six points will be sufficient proof of identity for NJMVC.

NJ Driver's License Cost

The cost of an NJ driver's license for an undocumented immigrant will be the same as it is for citizens: $18 for a standard driver's license and $29 for a Real ID. There is an additional $6 fee for a photograph, regardless of the type of driver's license.

NJ License for Undocumented Immigrants FAQ

When it comes to these driver's licenses, you are bound to have a few questions you need answers to. Here are some of the most common that keep popping up.
What kind of documents should I provide?
Anyone applying for a driver's license, regardless of immigration status, must provide documents to pass the MVC's six-point verification test for the Graduated Driver's License program. The documents must prove identity and date of birth, proof of residency, proof of ITIN, or a notarized affidavit.
What kind of tests will I take?
Drivers must pass a written and vision test to get a valid permit, then will have three months of supervised driving before they can be eligible for the road test. Following the road test, drivers who pass will get a probationary license for one year, which has some driving restrictions. After that year, the license can be upgraded to a basic driver's license. Drivers under 21 will complete six months of supervised driving.
What if I don't speak English?
The Motor Vehicle Commission of New Jersey offers translators for every office and offers all forms in three other languages commonly spoken within the State of New Jersey, including Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog.

Written tests are offered in the following languages: English, Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Spanish, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Hindi, Albanian, and Turkish. Oral tests are offered in English and Spanish.
What kind of ID can I get?
The law allows people to obtain standard driver's licenses, which do not indicate citizenship status. Residents can also obtain an identification card compliant with the Real ID Act, permitting the holder to board domestic flights and will identify the holder's citizenship status. It does not apply to commercial driver's licenses.
What if I have my driver's license from another country?
You can drive with a foreign license in the U.S. without having to take a test again, but U.S. officials need to understand what exactly is going on in your papers.

Some undocumented immigrants could have their road test waived if their foreign driver's license is used as proof of driving experience. Drivers will still need to purchase a permit and take the vision and written test.

The license could also be used as part of the six points.
What about undocumented minors?
If you are a minor, then you will be subjected to the State of New Jersey's requirements for the GDL program. Special circumstances might also encourage you to hire a lawyer, as they should tell you precisely what you need to do.

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Final Thoughts

Even if you are an undocumented immigrant, there is still the option for you to get a driver's license in New Jersey - and you may begin preparing for it right now. Granted, you might have to wait a bit, but once everything is set in order and the bill goes into effect, you should be able to get your driver's license. Keep a close eye on the latest news and prepare yourself beforehand if you want your NJ driver's license for undocumented immigrants.

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At a Glance: Drivers who pass will get a probationary license for one year, which has driving restrictions. Some undocumented immigrants could have their road test waived if their foreign driver's license is used as part of the six-point GDL exclusionary driving points.

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