What to do during K1 limbo period - Permit/Drivers License - Limited Term

[Star12 2]

Hi Visa Journey community!

 

My husband just got his drivers permit last week on 1/8/2020, and the expiration date of the permit is showing for 1/25/2020 based on his K1 visa status. How does this process typically work when we are waiting for the Workers Permit/Green Card in progress with USCIS. For example, today he went for the biometrics which shows that his process is moving. Does that help him get his drivers permit renewed?

 

• Entered the US: 10/28/2019
• K1 visa expires: 1/25/2020
• Biometrics appt: 1/15/2020

 

Any help or insight will be helpful!

 

Thank you

[Boiler 45,486]

Very much depends on the State, a few will require the NOA, most it seems the next thing you get will be the EAD.

[Unlockable 7,314]

41 minutes ago, Star12 said:

Hi Visa Journey community!

 

My husband just got his drivers permit last week on 1/8/2020, and the expiration date of the permit is showing for 1/25/2020 based on his K1 visa status. How does this process typically work when we are waiting for the Workers Permit/Green Card in progress with USCIS. For example, today he went for the biometrics which shows that his process is moving. Does that help him get his drivers permit renewed?

 

• Entered the US: 10/28/2019
• K1 visa expires: 1/25/2020
• Biometrics appt: 1/15/2020

 

Any help or insight will be helpful!

 

Thank you

The driver's license is based on his status. And the K1 status is wonky like that. This is one of the downfalls of the K1. It makes people very limited on what they can do while they are waiting for the adjustment. This is why we always advise people to be sure the K1 visa is best for them.

 

Biometrics will not extend his permit date. He may likely have to wait until he gets his EAD/AP before renewing his DL.

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[Star12 2]

2 hours ago, Boiler said:

Very much depends on the State, a few will require the NOA, most it seems the next thing you get will be the EAD.

Thank you, we are based in GA, we will try renewing with NOA tomorrow and see if it works.

[K1visaHopeful 2,814]

4 hours ago, Star12 said:

Thank you, we are based in GA, we will try renewing with NOA tomorrow and see if it works.

I was in GA during the K1 limbo period just last year. You may be lucky if your temporary license is expiring within the next 30 days ie. You are already a GA DDS customer with a valid and soon to be expired temporary license and can provide his I797c I485 receipt notice. They may extend his DL for 120 days IF the agent who helps you knows the new rules. This is new, as prior when I was applicant, you needed a I797A Notice of Approval for the I485 (or EAD).

Try at a more urban location. Good luck!

[Star12 2]

14 hours ago, K1visaHopeful said:

I was in GA during the K1 limbo period just last year. You may be lucky if your temporary license is expiring within the next 30 days ie. You are already a GA DDS customer with a valid and soon to be expired temporary license and can provide his I797c I485 receipt notice. They may extend his DL for 120 days IF the agent who helps you knows the new rules. This is new, as prior when I was applicant, you needed a I797A Notice of Approval for the I485 (or EAD).

Try at a more urban location. Good luck!

Thank you! We went to DDS this morning, and they offered a one time 120 day extension for the drivers permit when my husband provided the I-797 (NOA1) for the I-485 & I-765. It costs $50, and you can't use the permit to get the drivers license until the EAD/workers permit or greencard is received.

 

You can however take the road test before EAD/ greencard and DDS will record the results. Once you get the EAD/greencard then you go to DDS, and request for your drivers license.

 

I hope this helps anyone else going through a similar thing!

 

Thank you everyone!

[K1visaHopeful 2,814]

17 minutes ago, Star12 said:

Thank you! We went to DDS this morning, and they offered a one time 120 day extension for the drivers permit when my husband provided the I-797 (NOA1) for the I-485 & I-765. It costs $50, and you can't use the permit to get the drivers license until the EAD/workers permit or greencard is received.

 

You can however take the road test before EAD/ greencard and DDS will record the results. Once you get the EAD/greencard then you go to DDS, and request for your drivers license.

 

I hope this helps anyone else going through a similar thing!

 

Thank you everyone!

Well at least he can drive with a licensed adult🙄

Half way there!