I used AP well after I got my DL, back in those days EAD was a couple of months and then I did my test.
I would check the GA DMV site, I assume you have the necessary documentation.
Hacking himself does not do any, I am sure his company does loads.
I did one time consider having a thread for his daily errors. Also wondered if his people who do the day to day stuff watch the show at all.
Asylum claims do not need a sponsor.
There are no end of NGO's that can help, but still think a good lawyer is the best bet, I know most Asylum claims need help.
Do not know what the going rate is, I would have guessed around 5k.
I have never heard of anywhere that does not allow you to get a DL with EAD.
I have come across quite a few Offices or perhaps Officers who do not know what they are doing. There is a reason the DMV has a reputation.
Did you obtain a SSN.