Colorado DMV - Does an expired i94 verify through SAVE?

[taknev 10]

Hello everyone, I came to the US on a K1 visa in February 2022. Got my SSN in March, currently waiting for my AOS interview. My i94 expired in May 2022. I was wondering if it's still possible to get a Colorado driver's license with an expired i94/visa? I also have a Canadian driver's license issued by Alberta. Has anyone gotten their DL with an expired i94 + i797c for AOS? Let me know, thanks! 

Edited September 5, 2022 by taknev

[Mike E 11,742]

15 minutes ago, taknev said:

Hello everyone, I came to the US on a K1 visa in February 2022. Got my SSN in March, currently waiting for my AOS interview. My i94 expired in May 2022. I was wondering if it's still possible to get a Colorado driver's license with an expired i94/visa? I also have a Canadian driver's license issued by Alberta. Has anyone gotten their DL with an expired i94 + i797c for AOS? Let me know, thanks! 

 

Good news. Colorado does comply with the REAL ID act better than most states.
 

Per https://dmv.stg.colorado.gov/sites/dmv/files/DR2300B_0.pdf your I-797 from your I-485, your marriage certificate, and your I-94 showing a K status of entry will get you a drivers license.

 

The other bonus is that your road test should be waived because Colorado has a reciprocal agreements with the provinces. 

Edited September 5, 2022 by Mike E

[taknev 10]

13 minutes ago, Mike E said:

 

Good news. Colorado does comply with the REAL ID act better than most states.
 

Per https://dmv.stg.colorado.gov/sites/dmv/files/DR2300B_0.pdf your I-797 from your I-485, your marriage certificate, and your I-94 showing a K status of entry will get you a drivers license.

 

The other bonus is that your road test should be waived because Colorado has a reciprocal agreements with the provinces. 

That's really helpful, thanks. I don't think I will get a real ID compliant license until I have my GC because temporary legal residents will get a driver's license bearing the phrase "Not valid for federal identification" 

[P055UM 288]

43 minutes ago, taknev said:

Hello everyone, I came to the US on a K1 visa in February 2022. Got my SSN in March, currently waiting for my AOS interview. My i94 expired in May 2022. I was wondering if it's still possible to get a Colorado driver's license with an expired i94/visa? I also have a Canadian driver's license issued by Alberta. Has anyone gotten their DL with an expired i94 + i797c for AOS? Let me know, thanks! 

I’m not in Colorado, and all states vary, but in response to your over-arching question, yes, I got my DL with expired i94 (after K1 entry) and AoS i797, so it is technically possible. Good luck! 

[taknev 10]

34 minutes ago, AW1704 said:

I’m not in Colorado, and all states vary, but in response to your over-arching question, yes, I got my DL with expired i94 (after K1 entry) and AoS i797, so it is technically possible. Good luck! 

Thank you so much! 

[Chancy 6,243]

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