Green Card Extension letter and renewing DL

[yoda one for me 321]

It's my understanding that a Notice of Action that grants an extension to an already-granted green card is different to a Notice of Action that confirms you've applied for your first green card, and so it should be accepted by DMV, SSA, etc. The NOA you get when you first apply specifically says it does not grant any kind of immigration status if I remember rightly. I imagine an extension NOA does not have this disclaimer.

Edited April 9, 2020 by yoda one for me

[Lemonslice 4,553]

1 minute ago, S*UK said:

Please read my original post where I clearly said I had tried and failed with a notice of action. 

That is why I suggested quoting their own website to them.  Many of us have met uninformed bureaucrats at one point, or another.  Usually, bringing documentation of what is required, or asking for supervisor.  Other options are to file a complaint, escalate to your state representative, etc. Best of luck.  

[S*UK 543]

1 minute ago, yoda one for me said:

It's my understanding that a Notice of Action that grants an extension to an already-granted green card is different to a Notice of Action that confirms you've applied for your first green card, and so it should be accepted by DMV, SSA, etc. The NOA you get when you first apply specifically says it does not grant any kind of immigration status if I remember rightly. I imagine an extension NOA does not have this disclaimer.

That would be awesome... my main concern here was that they just wouldn’t accept my NOA since they wouldn’t last time. I had a terrible experience and just don’t want to go through it again. I literally cried at the DMV last time after they were so rude to me. 

[Lemonslice 4,553]

1 minute ago, S*UK said:

That would be awesome... my main concern here was that they just wouldn’t accept my NOA since they wouldn’t last time. I had a terrible experience and just don’t want to go through it again. I literally cried at the DMV last time after they were so rude to me. 

First visit to the DMV got me fuming so bad, I was ready to move back to Canada...

 

Before getting your Permanent residency, you were "Adjusting status"; now, you are a permanent resident, even during the ROC, you do not lose your status.  Even if your ROC was denied (not going to happen!), you are still a permanent resident until a judge says it's over OR you abandon your permanent residency.  

[Beaniebob 8]

We live in Mecklenburg County and my husband had no trouble getting his license renewed with the extension letter. I know that is not close to you, but as someone else suggested maybe try a different county.

[S*UK 543]

5 hours ago, Beaniebob said:

We live in Mecklenburg County and my husband had no trouble getting his license renewed with the extension letter. I know that is not close to you, but as someone else suggested maybe try a different county.

Thanks... I will drive to Charlotte if that's what it takes haha. That makes me feel better. Fingers crossed. 

[Beaniebob 8]

Don't forget to make an appointment. They finally made it so you can schedule the appointment online now. 

[KIRKUVAN L 75]

I had the same problem here in AR, ask in the DMV for an online verification on your status. Here in arkansas is called S.A.V.E (Electronic Immigration Status Verification), make sure to take your green card, marriage certificate, passport, drivers license, and some bills just in case. They will scan your documents and send them, they will give you a case number that you can be checking online (It took 3 days for me), then you can go to the DMV, and they shouldn't  have no issues. Go to big cities to the DMVs, and at the worst case scenario you can make an info pass so they can seal your passport (When USCIS opens again). 

Ah! I almost forgot try to renew DL as soon as possible! 

Good luck! I know the DMV doesn't make it easy on us so try different ones!