F-2 and J-2 dependent records often cannot be found or cannot be verified during the driver’s license application process. Students’ or scholars’ F-1 or J-1 immigration record will need to be registered/validated in SEVIS by their immigration advisor (at the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) or at your sponsoring agency – IIE, LASPAU, Amideast) at least 10 days prior to applying for a learner’s permit or driver’s license. Drivers may also be eligible for lower insurance rates once they have obtained a U.S. A Florida driver’s license will be required after the 30 days. International students, scholars, and employees may legally drive in Florida for 30 days with an unexpired, valid driver’s license and international driver’s license issued from your home country (the international driver’s license cannot be issued to non-U.S.
