indian_in_usa t1_j97yq61 wrote on February 19, 2023 at 11:11 PM

You will issued license but only till remaining time left on your visa I.e. till I-94 expiry date.

blusterfind OP t1_j97yz7p wrote on February 19, 2023 at 11:13 PM

If this is possible, that should not be a problem because getting DL renewed is easier than getting first time DL. So if I am understanding it correct, my Visa expires by June end, if I take road test in a month, by march end I would be able to get the DL till June end and then just need to go and renew it once I get extension approval?

werther57 t1_j98q04w wrote on February 20, 2023 at 2:46 AM

The RMV turned a friend of mine away because he had less than 12 months left, but now that I'm looking into it I'm starting to think you'll get a license till June. The 12 months should be measured from the start of your stay, not from when you apply for a license. Take a printout of this with you:

> the applicant must provide acceptable documentation demonstrating that his or her current authorized stay in the United States is for a period of at least 12 months. The period of at least 12 months shall be measured from the beginning of the applicant's current authorized stay, or from the beginning of the applicant's prior authorized stay if it immediately precedes the current authorized stay without interruption, whichever is earlier.

blusterfind OP t1_j9cndf3 wrote on February 20, 2023 at 11:09 PM

This is super helpful. I am going to give it a shot and will provide update once i have something. Thanks for your comment, the document link was a gold star for me.