Getting a Texas License

[jonilui 9]

There seems to be conflicting answers on the forum, so I'm not sure what to do.

I entered the U.S. June 28, 2015 and got married on September 1, 2015. I got my license on the same day, and received a Limited Term License that expires September 25. Well, that was pointless. I had no idea that I couldn't receive a permanent one. I guess I should've done my research. I also surrendered my license from Canada.

I have already received my I-797 Notice that my Permanent Residency application is in process. Is that good enough to renew it or do I actually need my green card? Some people say that the work permit will work as well. I won't be getting that for another 3 months. I am basically license-less at the moment which sucks for living in Texas. If anyone knows if the I-797 works, do let me know!

Thanks!

Edited September 25, 2015 by jonilui

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

Unless you are planning on driving before than or for the purchase of alcohol but you can get an ID which is separate from the driver's license instead if you really need an ID.

the I-797 and driver's license are used for different things.

You were not specific on what you are trying to do.

[j&ana 363]

Actually the op was pretty specific on what they are asking. The question is can the I-797 be use to renew the temporary driver license for a peranment license. The op did state being license less in texas sucks

[mat_buky 3]

Yes you can hold along your notice of adjustment of status i485 with other notice from uscis, they might told you it not gonna work cause same thing happen to me the guy tried it on the system but the computer and it wasn't approve because my i94 as expired I went back home a week later I received a letter from driver license office that my status as been confirm from uscis, so I should go back to any of there nearest office with the letter to get my driver license.

[VOL 425]

Unless you are planning on driving before than or for the purchase of alcohol but you can get an ID which is separate from the driver's license instead if you really need an ID.

the I-797 and driver's license are used for different things.

You were not specific on what you are trying to do.

Incorrect.

She will now need EAD card for ID or Texas DL

There seems to be conflicting answers on the forum, so I'm not sure what to do.

I entered the U.S. June 28, 2015 and got married on September 1, 2015. I got my license on the same day, and received a Limited Term License that expires September 25. Well, that was pointless. I had no idea that I couldn't receive a permanent one. I guess I should've done my research. I also surrendered my license from Canada.

I have already received my I-797 Notice that my Permanent Residency application is in process. Is that good enough to renew it or do I actually need my green card? Some people say that the work permit will work as well. I won't be getting that for another 3 months. I am basically license-less at the moment which sucks for living in Texas. If anyone knows if the I-797 works, do let me know!

Thanks!

You will need your EAD Card