Andy Platt

"Jenney & Mark" <member2595@british_expats.com> wrote:

    > We were concerned, though, because right next to that it says
    > in parentheses, "(I-688A/I-688B, I-766)" -- NOT I-765. When we voiced
    > our concern, the DMV guy said not to worry, that as long as it's an
    > official EAD, that's all that matters.

The I-765 is the form you use to apply for the EAD; the I-688B is the card
you get. So it will be fine.

I'm actually quite impressed that the recent VA changes were well thought
through. A lot of other states had kneejerk reactions that prevented pending
AOSers from getting driver's licenses at all. Of course it would be nice if
they mentioned the I-94 needed to still be valid - they used to when I got
my VA license. BTW, it *would* be an error if they required the visa to
still be valid because obviously the visa can be expired but the I-94 still
valid.

    > I think I'm going to send some feedback to
    > the Virginia DMV and asking them to rephrase those two requirements.
    > First, to say, "Valid and unexpired Foreign Passport, with an unexpired
    > (K1, K2, K3, K4) visa and unexpired I-94." And second, to include I-765
    > as one of the Employment Authorization Cards they'll accept. Don't know
    > if they'll listen, but it's worth a try, right?

Obviously you don't want to mention the I-765! But you might want to mention
that a visa can be expired but the status is still valid.

Andy.