AOS and getting an Ohio driving license

[adam2dot0 7]

Hello Ohio folks,

I just got notice that my spouse's AOS packet was accepted, and that the I-797 is in the mail. He needs to learn to drive, and the Ohio BMV is pretty vague about what he needs to get an actual license. I've seen a few posts where a BMV branch has given hassles, yet some will grant a license with the I-797 and no problems. Does anyone have their own experience to share?

Thank You,

-Adam

[yogurtyoga 4]

Hi, I am in Ohio with work permit at hand while I485 is pending and I just took my drivers license knowledge test with my work permit, got a temperary driver's license. Hope this helps you. Good luck!

[Pitaya 2,576]

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[adam2dot0 7]

yogurtyoga, on 05 Dec 2016 - 1:07 PM, said:

Hi, I am in Ohio with work permit at hand while I485 is pending and I just took my drivers license knowledge test with my work permit, got a temperary driver's license. Hope this helps you. Good luck!

I'm wondering if anyone has been able to get a driver's license with just the NOA?

[NikLR 13,220]

Have you looked at the Ohio DMV requirements?

http://bmv.ohio.gov/dl-non-permanent-resident.aspx

http://publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/bmv2424.pdf

The NOA1 doesn't provide proof of legal presence, merely that the AOS was filed. Wait for the EAD IMHO.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

The only time they would accept an I-797 would be in conjunction with an expired Green Card that's being renewed or having the conditions removed. You'll need to wait for the EAD.

[bob+senga 11]

Hi I just got my drivers license from state of Ohio valid till end of 2020, Sat my computer test last week actual driving test today. I only had marriage certificate, Uk passport with our K1 visa in it,  SSN in maiden name ( as cant change till i get my EAD card)and my i-797 notice of action. The office called their head department to confirm all ok and after 30 mins of filling in paperwork i had my Ohio driving license.

 

[adam2dot0 7]

On 1/4/2017 at 8:08 PM, bob+senga said:

Hi I just got my drivers license from state of Ohio valid till end of 2020, Sat my computer test last week actual driving test today. I only had marriage certificate, Uk passport with our K1 visa in it,  SSN in maiden name ( as cant change till i get my EAD card)and my i-797 notice of action. The office called their head department to confirm all ok and after 30 mins of filling in paperwork i had my Ohio driving license.

 

Thank you for letting me know your experience! We'll give it a go and hope for the best.

[bob+senga 11]

if you take what i had and if possible a bank letter, utility bill in his name ten there should be definatley no problem. The reason they called their head office was that i didnt have a second addressed letter to back up my residency. But they did approve me on what i listed above. so good luck you should be fine as your in state of Ohio same as me.