H1B Extension approved, received I797 but MVA denying to renew the drivers licence until it expires.

[Helpneeded008]

Hi,

 

This is Kumar, from Laurel Maryland. My DL is getting expired on July 09 th. Last week I've received my H1B extension approval notice. I went to DMV to renew my DL. However the DMV people denying to renew it and suggested me to come back after my DL got expired. 

 

I would like to know is this true. Because I've heard that H1B holder can renew their DL one month prior to the expiration date. 

 

Your thoughts please....

[t75]

State laws differ.

[rahul412]

Hi,

 

This is Kumar, from Laurel Maryland. My DL is getting expired on July 09 th. Last week I've received my H1B extension approval notice. I went to DMV to renew my DL. However the DMV people denying to renew it and suggested me to come back after my DL got expired. 

 

I would like to know is this true. Because I've heard that H1B holder can renew their DL one month prior to the expiration date. 

 

Your thoughts please....

Yes you can. I did it.

[L1_to_H1]

You should be able to renew DL 3 months before it expires. and since you have approved I797 your new DL should be at least up the end date of new I797.