We just tried to apply for Massachusetts learner's permit and got rejected on the "All immigration documents must show a valid 12-month stay in the U.S" clause of the document checklist from here: MA doc reqs
For proof of lawful presence we used foreign passport + visa (ESTA) + I-94. Timewise we don't satisfy the 12 month mark.
We recently started AOS. My question is, what marks the beginning of the lawful presence? Getting an EAD? NOA on 485? Next time we try we will use EAD, but I'm not sure when we will clear the 12 month mark.
Thanks!