VIRGINIA filers: Were you able to get a drivers license with the EAD work permit?I am a December filer, living in Virginia. I have my interview coming up in April. I wanted to get my licenses switched to my address with my wifes address. Virginias governor changed the law back in September 2010 to prevent Virginia residents from obtaining a drivers license solely with a EAD card. I thought I could use my I-485 receipt along with my EAD card to show legal presence. I called DMV and they say that it is not on their list. Has anyone bothered to try to get a drivers license with it? Or Should I just wait for the interview? My drivers license it still good until May, but it would be nice to get the address changed and for it to be extended.
See: https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dmv141.pdf
"USCIS form I-797 displaying applicant’s name (Depending on the purpose and nature of the form, the I-797 may not be accepted.)" [This may be OK for proof of legal presence--a reciept for an application for adjustment of status is printed on an I-797 and should be accepted.]
The unexpired EAD is good as a photo ID for proof of identity.
I just went to Charlottesville DMV today and was able to renew my drivers license with I-797 and my new EAD card.
Awesome, thanks for the info! I am in Charlottesville, too. Which DMV did you go to?