I-485 submitted and received NOA I-797C - Driver's License Renewal?

[Cun0144 0]

Hello all,

 

My fiance came to the US with the k1-visa, during her 90 day period she obtained her driver's license in Texas. The license expired when her Visa expired.

 

During that time we've submitted her I-485 paperwork and received NOA I-797 receipt back. 

 

Can she use this to renew her license?

 

She has her social security card as well

 

If not, what paperwork will I need for her to renew her Texas Driver's License?

[powerpuff 6,680]

~~ Topic moved from K1 forum to Moving to the US & Your new life in America forum where similar topics are discussed ~~
 

21 minutes ago, Cun0144 said:

During that time we've submitted her I-485 paperwork and received NOA I-797 receipt back. 

 

Can she use this to renew her license?

According to Texas DMV, no, that’s not sufficient. 
 

21 minutes ago, Cun0144 said:

If not, what paperwork will I need for her to renew her Texas Driver's License?

EAD or GC.

[Cun0144 0]

oh so she must wait at least 1year for her EAD or GC then. that;s a long time for a license 

 

[powerpuff 6,680]

2 minutes ago, Cun0144 said:

oh so she must wait at least 1year for her EAD or GC then. that;s a long time for a license 

 

Yes, Texas laws aren’t as immigrant friendly as other states that would allow your spouse to drive while I-485 is pending

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

1 hour ago, powerpuff said:

Yes, Texas laws aren’t as immigrant friendly as other states that would allow your spouse to drive while I-485 is pending

Immigration Status (texas.gov)

 

The I-797 for an I-485 is acceptable to show lawful presence:

 

[powerpuff 6,680]

6 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Immigration Status (texas.gov)

 

The I-797 for an I-485 is acceptable to show lawful presence:

 

This is what I was going off of

 

https://www.dps.texas.gov/internetforms/Forms/DL-15.pdf

Edited December 31, 2022 by powerpuff

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

2 hours ago, Cun0144 said:

Hello all,

 

My fiance came to the US with the k1-visa, during her 90 day period she obtained her driver's license in Texas. The license expired when her Visa expired.

 

During that time we've submitted her I-485 paperwork and received NOA I-797 receipt back. 

 

Can she use this to renew her license?

 

She has her social security card as well

 

If not, what paperwork will I need for her to renew her Texas Driver's License?

Take the I-797 (receipt for the I-485) and a copy of the document I linked above showing that is acceptable for proof of lawful presence.  That should suffice for lawful presence.  The other requirements are easy.

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

3 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

This is what I was going off of

 

The document I linked is a more detailed part of that "lawful presence" stuff in #2. 

[powerpuff 6,680]

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

The document I linked is a more detailed part of that "lawful presence" stuff in #2. 

Makes sense 

 

OP should bring print out of that showing the website. It’s a hit or a miss with DMV employees

[Crazy Cat 41,811]

1 minute ago, powerpuff said:

Makes sense 

 

OP should bring print out of that showing the website. It’s a hit or a miss with DMV employees

It took me a couple different trips to DPS for my Texas DL (as a US citizen)....and I was just converting from an Arkansas license.  At least I was prepared when my wife obtained her Texas DL a few months later...LOL.

[powerpuff 6,680]

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

At least I was prepared when my wife obtained her Texas DL a few months later...LOL.

Wasn’t your first rodeo with them at that point 

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

10 hours ago, powerpuff said:

Yes, Texas laws aren’t as immigrant friendly as other states that would allow your spouse to drive while I-485 is pending

Ask Mississippi where they print a very visible 'non- us citizen' on the license and only renew it for a year 😁