Drivers License Renewal While H1B visa is under extension

[Manu Reddy]

   

Hi All,

 

My Driving license got expired and I don't have valid visa now.

 

      1. My drivers license with ILLINLOIS has expired on 30th Nov 2017 same as my H1B visa expiry date.
      2. I have applied for H1 B renewal on Jul 7th 2017, it has reached USICS.
      3. I also got the receipt from USICS saying my filing has been accepted and is under process
      4. I took this H1B filing receipt and went to DMV for drivers license renewal.

 

The officer checked and he said without valid petition we cannot renew your license.Please help me the process which you aware in liiinois to get it renewed, I am facing lot problem with out driving  license.
Thank alot for your help in advance.

 

[Raghu0418]

Even am in same boat,But they will renew with receipt number surely.

I went VA DMV after expiration date the renew it for 1 year.

[Neda]

I think you should have a valid 797. Getting DL in IL is little bit difficult,for example, they ask H4 SSN for DL. I had lot of trouble getting DL for my wife. This is  another challenge for being on H1 status.

[Chai]

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. But it is not as troubling as you are thinking. There are few options for you:

1. Get a letter from your immigration attorney addressing specifically to DMV officer. This letter may mention that you are in legal status and H1-B renewal if approved, it will be for minimum of 1 year or 3 years (based on his discretion). Since, the premium processing for EOS is suspended, the company cannot expedite the process, even if, it wants to. Attorney shall guide you in the process.  

2. There is no harm to ask about "Federally Non-compliant Driver's License" in your case. Not sure if IL has it but there are several states, which have it. You can use such kind of driver's license ONLY for driving. It CANNOT be used as an identity proof. Google it for more information.