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Lexington Ave.  \nChicago, IL 60644  \n(312) 793-1010  \nHours of operation:  \nMonday: CLOSED  \n[Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m](Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m).  \nWednesday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  \nSaturday: TVDL SERVICES NOT AVAILABLE  \nILLINOIS TEMPORARY VISITORS DRIVERS LICENSE (TVDL) (Continued)  \nSTEPS FOR APPLYING FOR A TVDL:  \nStep One: Make sure your I-20 is valid for at least one year from the date you intend to apply for the driver’s license with at least 6 month remaining. If it is not, you will need to apply for a program extension first (if applicable) . Stop by the International Student office for information.  \nStep Two: Request letter of ineligibility (denial letter) from the Social Security office. This must be done no more than 90 days before applying for the TVDL.  \nStep Three: Request letter from International Student office verifying your full-time enrollment.  \nStep Four: Obtain an acceptable document to verify your current address (lease agreement, utility bill or any official mail received from College of DuPage, such as your tuition bill) .  \nStep Five: Prepare for your driver’s test. Do this by studying the “Illinois Rules of the Road” section of the “Cyber Drive Illinois” web site listed below. If you would like to practice driving before your road test, you will need to apply for an instruction permit.  \nStep Six: Have a licensed driver drive you to the Secretary of State Facility location listed above.  \nAdditional Things to Consider  \nBe prepared to take the Written Test, the Vision Test and the Road Test. You will need to supply your own vehicle for the Road Test, and this vehicle must be properly insured in the state of Illinois.  \nKeep in mind that Road Tests are only available until sunset or 30 minutes prior to closing, whichever is earlier. No Road Tests are given after dark.  \nHow Long is the TVDL Valid?  \nThe TVDL is valid for three years or the period of time the individual is authorized to stay in this country, whichever ends s","cbCaiaPBnQG5bWBv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaPBnQG5bWBv","pdf",26370,"English","# Instructions for Applying for an Illinois Temporary Visitors Drivers License (TVDL)\n## What is a Temporary Visitor Drivers License?\n## Who is eligible for a TVDL?\n## What identification documents are required to obtain a TVDL?\n## Secretary of State Facility location to apply for TVDL\n## Steps for applying for a TVDL\n## Additional Things to Consider\n## How Long is the TVDL Valid?","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to apply for the Illinois TVDL?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must be non-citizens, lawfully admitted, authorized to stay in the U.S. for at least one year with at least six months remaining, residing in Illinois, and ineligible for a Social Security number.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents are required to obtain a TVDL?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must provide a passport, I-94 card, processed I-20, USCIS notice of action if applicable, a letter from the International Student Adviser confirming full-time enrollment, a Social Security Administration denial letter, and proof of Illinois residency such as a lease or utility bill or official mail from College of DuPage.\"},{\"question\":\"How long is the TVDL valid and what test requirements should applicants expect?\",\"answer\":\"The TVDL is valid for three years or until the authorized stay period ends, whichever is sooner, with the authorized stay shown by the I-20 expiration date for F-1 students. 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