I live in NY so it if you are in another state, it might not b the same but for me, after I got work card in mail I went to social security office nd I applied for social security card. After I received my social in the mail I went to dmv nd filled out a form for a permit since in my state its required to have a permit before you can get your license. Then I showed my six points of id, like your ead card is 2 points and so on, then I got a number then I waited till I got called up nd took written test. After that I was told I passed nd I got a permit printout the same day to use until my official one arrives in mail. Also here in NY I can apply for my license right away after my permit since im over the.age of 18, as long as I get my 5 hour classes to get a certificate needed to get your license.then you cant schedule an appointment to take your road test. If you pass road test u get prinout license same day till your official one arrives in mail nd thats it, to the road.