Davron, You can get drivers license at any place where you reside. Go to the Garland Megacentre (Texas Department of Public Safety, 4445 Saturn Rd, Garland, TX 75041) they open at 8 Am on most of the days. Could anyone help me with the advise. DMV will not consider any photo copy. When I told the clerk the start date is the very next day, and my license is valid till today, got yelled at like I was an illegal, that immigration is not a joke blah.. blah. MVA Which state did you get your license extended using the SAVE program ? The H1B visa worker alone will also have to bring the LCA that is currently tied to their H1B visa. My Visa expired in May 2014 , but my drivers license was originally issued till July 2014, so i waited for my H1B to be approved in Premium, but i got an RFE and i know that my H1B will not be approved by July. Hi, Is it necessary to have a driving license from India to get a driving license in USA Texas? I have one question. What state are you residing in? Medical conditions, which could affect your driving, must be reported to the MVA. after waiting for 15 mins they said that they will be renew only for a particular date ( the date is 240 days from my i94 expiry). Then she collected the money and issued me a license for 8 months. Fees to Renew Your NH Driver's License. (There is a lot of incomplete and inaccurate information within the Texas DPS regarding available renewals past the I-94 expiry date and requesting a SAVE system verification. Should I go for premium processing? GUIDE to Travel to US with valid Visa on Expired Passport ? RealID deadline is pushed to Jan 2023. On my last visit I found an Indian officer sitting at the front desk and explained him my situation. Employment verification letter. Don't bother calling. 3) Take your 6 Point ID proofs 4) I went to LODI , NewJersey MVC office. They ordered a status verification in the SAVE system and asked me to wait for the letter. The MDOT MVA has one of the most secure drivers licenses, learners permits, and identification (ID) cards in the nation. Follow my step in the below thread. Please share your DMV experience by commenting on this blog and help others. What I knew from my friends experience was that many states in the US do not renew your driving license without having an H1B extension approval notice from USCIS. Now the thing is I am moving out from Austin to elsewhere in Texas, so how would this work now, how do i update the new address with TX DPS so that I get letter to my new address? They will issue you the license till the end of your I-797 date with Limited Term written over the license. you will have your valid I-94 , so why they need letter from embassy..? I797A - Notice of Action. at Edison, NJ, but they said no again. You have to get a written test and then you take the road test. As such, I dont think you can use international driving license to drive in US. Payslips are proof of maintaining legal status in US, and if one has never been to US, there is no question of maintaining status. Thanks. i lost my passport with mt visa in it, and i live in nyc. I went for license renewal with my approved petition in MN. Maryland law allows only one driver's license per driver. But, what I did NOT know was, it was illegal to drive with an expired license (when I have H1B pending with USCIS). ; Have your photo taken. 2. I got denied renewal even though I had a valid approval notice. Once in US, you will have to file for extension as soon as your 797 gets approved. Why NOT to Drive over speed limit in US ? The police officer told me that as I was driving with an expired driving license, if I were to be in my state of residence (a state where my license was issued), then my license would have been taken away, and I would have been taken to jail (worst case scenario), and then someone should come and bail me out. Its not that bad of a drive from Chicago. Later when I checked the status of my DL it says the driving privileges are canceled. So I had to go back the 2nd time. Is international driving permit valid in USA ? When you receive your new license, you must destroy your old license. I have international driving permitte / licence . We are just trying to understand the consequences of expired licences and exploring options to renew it basis only our Visa application. Charlotte, North carolina. General Motors Forms | Recent Bank statements. You can upgrade it to premium processing. My H1B Extension is under process. Onkar, That should be enough. It was a mistake on my part, and I had to go to court, and eventually, I got out. You can return to US on your current visa stamp as long as the H-1 visa stamp has not expired. I applied for extension of my DL last week. Not worth the pain. Hi Chetan, Could you please call me 617-750-3699 or share your contact number or email id. for safer side carry 2 latest utility bill for address proof . Depending on state, you can either schedule for your road test ahead of time or you can directly walk-in to the DMV in the morning for road test. Apply to Register to VoteYou may apply to register to vote when you renew your driver's license. How to Apply for H4 EAD? Apply to Register to Vote You may apply to register to vote when you renew your driver's license. I am wondering if DPS will consider my expired visa with I-797 application notice as acceptable documents? I got my extension in somerville dmv, Somerville dmv is open only for vehicle registration services not licensing. Click here for more information. 2. Any suggestion would be helpful. Cisco, Go to company page I am in the similar situation, my DL and I-94 are valid till August 2013. Hello Kiran, Thank you for sharing. Louisiana driver's license or identification card. The reason cited my them is that I have a out of state license and should have come atleast 60 days before my visa was going to expire. I-797 receipt notice. Like when things like this happens. and also do i need to have a job on campus to get a ssn? please refer to theCDL Informationpage. I have the receipt number for my approval of Form I-129, and am able to check its approval status. I have no idea what to do and cannot seem to find much information on this. My wife and I had the same dates on our I-94s (mine H-1B, hers H-4), went in together, etc. You may call 1-800-492-4575 if you are hearing impaired. S.S.S. can I online to renew the driving license with L1 visa? Just to update everyone, i got my license renewed through garland , tx megacentre dps. You need a car in USA just like you need oxygen. If I call the offices they now say that it can take upto 3 months ( for lack of a better answer). February 25, 2023 . If you receive a new I-797 approval notice extending your stay prior to your departure, be sure to present the I-797 approval with the latest validity date to ensure that your I-94 card will have the latest expiration date. We can talk about this in detail. I want to know how about your drive license now? Hi Chetan, I followed the same process you listed above except for in my case the DMV is stating that SAVE is asking for the I-797 approval notice for verification. If you have never been to US, then it can be done w/o payslips. They were anti illegal immigration. Its a machine readable new passport. Regardless f1 h1b or visa. GUIDE to H1B Visa 2023 Lottery, Registration, Predictions, News, FAQs. I am in the same situation as yours. Hello Im an international student and Ive been in the state for 4 years now and I go to school and MS and Im graduating high school this year and I want to know what I need to be able to get a drivers permit? Can I drive and carry the pending letter with expired licence? What can I do while my VISA status is pending for the Journalist I VISA? Hi Alka Meena Were you able to get the DL ? If you pass road test, you get license right away or in mail depending on state. Please enable JavaScript in your browser. If you use glasses, they put it on your driving license saying Restrictions :Corrective lenses. But I have to travel to India in month of february for my marriage but at that time my extension is under process .I want to know that I can travel on my same Visa without Stamping as it expired on 29th March 2012.?And there is any impact on my Visa extension approval? I have explained my situation with all the relevant documents ( Expired license, I797C, Passport, SSN, Utility bill) They took my documents and faxed to USCIS and asked me to wait for some time to receive reply. I honestly think that they messed up . You should be eligible, if you fulfil the age requirements I guess. LinkedIn, Go to company page The verification of lawful presence letter is what you will get backfrom the Texas DPS after they get a response back from the Department of Homeland Security. I read few articles and they said if you are California residence then you should have valid CA license. It reflected the I-94 date, which is in turn tied to the H1B visa expiration date. 6601 Ritchie Highway, NE Renew your DL in person. Most embassies and consulates . Can you explain , what happened exactly in DMV and which location it is, Hi, my H1B expired on Jan72012 and along with that my drivers license also expired. I then booked a 3rd apportionment and went again to find out what happened. In this article, I will explain my experience and why I got citations and what are the exact rules, and how to handle if your H1B is pending. Drivers license is based on where you are staying not where your university is. My Visa expired in May 2014 , but my drivers license was originally issued till July 2014, so i waited for my H1B to be approved in Premium, but i got an RFE and i know that my H1B will not be approved by July. The interesting part of it is, I had got my DL renewed from there(Kilmer DMV) only couple of years ago in this very situation. Biometrics? Attorney submitting RFE response this week, so I still have expired D.L. Unfortunately, USCIS issued a stupid RFE only because they have to respond in 15 days (my RFE was to provide them my travel dates out of country to calculate my rest of H-1 B period). H4 or L2 and EAD workers: If you are working on EAD while having an H4 or L2 visa, then you should have a recent 3 to 6 pay stubs and your employment letters. Now they are suggesting a secondary verification which may take 7-8 months. hi can you let me know which DMV office you visited because same issue with me my husband got H1B approval and my H4 still in process we visit Lodi, Nj yesterday and they told us there is no rule that we can give extension of driving licence based on receipt. Did they asked for anything apart from 6 points docs and H4 receipt. You should be fine . Its a Indian passport issued in 2013. My H1B is approved and is active from today Oct 1. If your old petition has expired, then you cannot return to US. We have our I-20s, our I-94s, our social security cards and they would NOT give us the license without that visa stamp. At least in Michigan, we have to do the renewal in person. Actions Taken: Called employers legal specialist and HR Manager, requested for I797C (receipt of filing extension) and Employer letter (stating you work for them since _ to present and H1B Extn is filed). What is the process to get driving license in USA ? Are you Canadian or Mexican? I had renewed my license in Waukegan DMV Illinois with Receipt notice. alian, No, there is no requirement to have it. This is to make sure you use glasses or not. Form I-797 is NOT a form you can fill out. And you may have it by only holding a passport. The MDOT MVA cannot mail or forward a renewed license to an alternate address. The MVA does not accept payment for unemployment contributions. We're available on the following channels. H1B approval and Driver License Renewal My H1B is approved and is active from today Oct 1. I 797A: Is issued to people ONLY in the USA currently undergoing a change of status (f1-h1, h1-h1, l1-h1 etc), the "A" is for Change of status approved which means the applicant can continue to remain in the USA and work. Go to a DPS office, preferably one of the new "mega centers", with your documentation(expired driver license, I-797C Notice of Action receipt for your H-1B extension visa petition filing, and passport with the expired H-1B visa and I-94 card, your approved I-140 is not necessary), The process should be as posted above. Complete document list below. For the safety of all drivers, the MVA must consider your medical status as part of your license request. Im on my L1 Visa. what are the options available if the result does not come within 8 months from submitting extension as i have already completed 5 months. Will write an inquiry with the DMV and see what they say about this, how ridiculous. Content Accuracy Statement | They give these licenses to illegals in CA. Like this thread 0 0 Watch this thread Start a new thread Add a post Thread is empty Showing 1 to 0 of 0 rows You May Like Source: CompareRemit If you have not selected a REAL ID driver's license/ID or a standard driver's license/ID yet, follow the steps below: Visit Mass.Gov/RMV and click on "Online Service Center," select your renewal transaction (Driver's License or ID), and then follow the prompts to verify your identity and start your transaction. Can a DL be renewed even after its expiry? 3. How to Check US Visa Status Online? which DMV did you go to? You may be able to take the knowledge and skills tests on the same day. In my view, they may ask you for the new passport at least as a form of your identification. Original H1B extension Receipt 2. Just wanted to check with folks if there is any way I can get my license done in this situation? By My H1B and I94 is soon expiring, and I am heading out for stamping with the I797 approval notice. then they will say talk to supervisor , 6) Supervisor approved and given me 8 months extension of my DL from the applied date. Hopefully that is getting better. Just wanted to share my experience, as i dont see any comments for Indiana drivers license renewal when H1B is pending. my question is whether there a possibility i cant get result by 8 months as RFE responses are delayed now a days taking easily 3 months i feel for normal processing. Both are same, some states called DMV others call DPS. Hello Im the same with you. Is there any alternative, any suggestions please. I am currently working for IBM & am looking for a list of potential consultant, companies, who are hiring from India on H1. 4. hi. Individuals with a limited term drivers license will continue to be issued a license with a period of validity that equals the duration of ones lawful status in the United States. As the American Bazaar reported, thousands of H-4 holders are waiting for their visa extension.The backlog in processing H-4 visa and EAD extensions are due to new requirements mandated by the. what are our options now? Car registeration also requires that you get the drivers licence of the new state!!! I tried renewing my license in NJ based on the receipt notice and had carried all required docs. do not renew your driving license without having an H1B extension approval notice from USCIS. They face people like you and me everyday and they can easily find out if you have print out or xerox copy. I accepted and they renewed. Its funny someone has to write a tip on this title? SOS left a voice mail saying they will try to expedite things.. quite a helpless situation any advice will be appreciated. You need this stuff for getting Instruction permit or Learners permit. I also wrote an article on website. Bank statement with your current address and the same delivered to you via mail should be sufficient. In this case, the H-1B employee may want to discuss with his/her employer regarding an upgrade to premium processing or finding alternative modes of transportation if filing premium processing is not an option. My wife and I went to the Rosenberg Texas DPS Mega Center. I am sorry this has happened to you. I check the mail 2 weeks later I get a Non- real ID drivers license. prior to my visit to MVA. Check the date on the letter to make sure it is good for the 240 days of authorized employment and stay. Click here to know about premium processing. The Maryland General Assemblys Office of Legislative Audits operates a toll-free fraud hotline to receive allegations of fraud and/or abuse of State government resources. If your Temporary Visitor status has been extended, you must go to a DMV office with your updated paperwork from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Outcome: NC DMV office grants a temporary renewal for 240days (8mths !!). Now my L 1- extension status is R.F.E. Did I miss anything in the requirements for Driving License ? Can I drive with expired Driving License in US? Customer Protection, MVA Branch Locations Anyways, luckily I had my friend with me, and the officer took my friends Driving license and ran a check, and told me that my friend should drive and I should not. Renewing your license As long as the Temporary Visitor status that DMV has on file is not expired you can renew your license online, through the mail or in an office. I hope you can get it, or would have been ridiculous. H1B pending ? I only wish if DMV could atleast issue temporary license for shorter period in this cases. If the old one is active and new one is still in process, then you will get I-94 based on old petition. Can you please let me know the process for Driving License renewal? So, keep this point in mind and go to DMV at least two weeks before your driving license expires. I do have ssn and bank statement with the guest house address and my company can give me a letter stating that I Stay in that address? The rule to renew a Driving license varies by state in the context of H1B pending applications; at least in IL state they do not extend your license without H1B extension. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources. Go to DMV with the original receipt notice of H1B and explain the situation. But I need to get my License renewed. I really wish, DMV atleast should issue temopary license in such cases for 2-3 months. Take your copy of H1B Extension Filing Receipt and Employer letter with you. I have my I-140 approved and receipt notice of my I-485. Firstly it is status extension and not visa extension. Let me know if you get any updates. Do share your update after you go and get it done. Thanks. Hi MK, I am in the same situation in NJ. Also, had they raised SAVE case for you? Rahaman, As your DL is still valid, you can continue to drive even after your I-94 has expired. Got my extension approved 3 weeks agonow im free as a bird. All Maryland drivers who are eligible to renew online are also eligible to renew at an MDOT MVA Self-Serve Kiosk. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. My license has expired and I cannot drive now. Ive recently been to multiple dmvs for my license renewal with the receipt notice I-797C but they are rejecting saying that this is just courtesy copy. If not, you will have to get a form or letter like Certification of Non-eligibility for Social Security number or something similar either from Social Security administration office or Department of Transportation office. I will stay in NYC for 2 months and a half under a F1 Visa. Secondly the 240 day rule holds for transfers too. Salesforce, Go to company page You will have to go back about a week before your visa expiration and make another SAVE system verification request for the 240 day period of authorized employment and stay. My understanding is that the employees in the DMV are not familiar with whole system and they dont know where to find the correct documents. Real ID license: $60. However, I haven't received the approval notice from my company's attorney yet. The "20 days" is what I was referring to in saying "It will take anywhere from a few days to a couple weeks (the Texas DPS states up to 20 days) to get the letter". The wait time is very less and most of the people there are aware of the H1B situations and rules so its better than local DPS. She took all my documents and after taking a look and scanning my I797C she did renew my license for 240 days from my I94 expiry. 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