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ISSA does not provide translations.  \no Visit the BMV with ID to complete a driving skills exam, a written exam, and a vision screening.  \nIf you do NOT have a driver’s license from your home country:  \no You will first need to obtain a learner’s permit at a BMV branch.  \no Follow the BMV instructions for the learner’s permit, passing the driving skills test, and obtaining a license.  \nApplication Instructions for Indiana Driver’s Permit or License  \n1. Prepare for the written knowledge exam. Review the Driver’s Manual at [http://www.in.gov/bmv/2362.htm](http://www.in.gov/bmv/2362.htm)  \n[2](2). Bring the following original documents to the BMV (Verify that your name is spelled consistently on all of your documents.) :  \no Passport with student visa (Citizens of Canada and Bermuda will NOT have a visa)  \no I-94 card (print your I-94 record at [https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94](https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94)) .  \no Current Form I-20 or DS-2019  \no Social Security Card or Letter of Social Security Number Ineligibility (wait 14 business days after ISSA check-in to apply)  \no Two documents with your name and address proving your Indiana residency, i.e. utility bill, bank statement, your student account statement, an official transcript, etc.  \no Driver’s license from your home country and an official translation, if applicable. If you have an International Driver's Permit, this serves as an official translation. If your license is in English, you do not need a translation.  \no Students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) will need the valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD)  \n3. At the BMV, you must pass the vision screening and two exams:  \no Written knowledge exam (arrive at least one hour before the branch closes in order to take the exam)  \no Driving skills exam  \n􀁸 If you have a valid license from your home country, you can schedule the driving skills exam immediately.  \n􀁸 If you do not have a valid license, you will receive a learner’s permit and can take the exam after 180 days.  \n4. Once you’ve passed the exams, the BMV will give you a temporary 30-day license. When the BMV has determined that you are lawfully present in the U.S. and you have passed all the exams, they will mail your driver’s license or driver’s permit to you.  \nBureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) Information ([http://www.in.gov/bmv/](http://www.in.gov/bmv/) )  \nSouth Bend Branch (take bus \\#7 to South St station)  \n623 South Saint Joseph Street South Bend, IN 46601  \n(574) 233-2149  \nMishawaka Branch  \n2544 Miracle Lane Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 255-9620  \nUpdated 02/14/2017","cbCairqIIhMuJ0M0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairqIIhMuJ0M0","pdf",446071,"English","# Driving in the U.S. and Visiting the BMV\n## Definitions\n## Three Options to Drive in the U.S.\n## Application Instructions for Indiana Driver’s Permit or License\n## BMV Information\n## Branch Locations","[{\"question\":\"What documents determine whether you can drive in the U.S. for one year?\",\"answer\":\"If you have a valid, unexpired driver’s license from your home country AND an official international driving permit, you may drive in the U.S. for one year, and you must carry both documents while driving.\"},{\"question\":\"If you have a home-country driver’s license but no international driving permit, what must you do?\",\"answer\":\"You need an official translation of your driver’s license. 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