Question for a friend in this process

[yankepeach 2]

We have received all the receipts for the Adjustment of Status and Petition for Alien Relative, but aren't quite sure what to do when my husband's driver's license expires. Our attorney said that with the work permit we can renew his license, but we don't have that as of yet and I don't want to wait until the last minute on this. Any ideas?

[Nik+Heather 121]

Some states will issue licenses good for 1 year based on the pending AOS. You don't mention the state, and since the states make their requirements for DL issuance, this is crucial to answering the question specifically.

I think it would be worth poking around the DMV (or MVD) website for their state and seeing what comes up. They may have to do a little (or a lot) of digging to try to find the information they need. I did it once for Texas, it was about 4 or 5 different links buried from the front page. They COULD call or go and stand in front of a person, but they may get conflicting information. But if they showed up with a print out of the regulations, that may be helpful.

While they are looking around on that website, they should also keep eyes open for how long the foreigner can drive on their license from home. In some states it's up to a year, so maybe that will work?

[yankepeach 2]

Some states will issue licenses good for 1 year based on the pending AOS. You don't mention the state, and since the states make their requirements for DL issuance, this is crucial to answering the question specifically.

I think it would be worth poking around the DMV (or MVD) website for their state and seeing what comes up. They may have to do a little (or a lot) of digging to try to find the information they need. I did it once for Texas, it was about 4 or 5 different links buried from the front page. They COULD call or go and stand in front of a person, but they may get conflicting information. But if they showed up with a print out of the regulations, that may be helpful.

While they are looking around on that website, they should also keep eyes open for how long the foreigner can drive on their license from home. In some states it's up to a year, so maybe that will work?

Thanks! Will pass info along.....and they live in Ohio. At least is a place to start looking