I am in Indiana and my F-1 visa and driver's license have both expired. I have a pending marriage-based green card application. I brought my I-797 receipt notices, valid passport, and proof of residence to the BMV, but they told me I cannot renew my license without the actual green card. How can I renew my Indiana driver's license with a pending AOS?
You can renew your Indiana driver's license using your pending Adjustment of Status. Indiana BMV rules do not require a physical green card; they explicitly accept an ,[object Object], as proof of lawful status, provided it is accompanied by your underlying immigration documents and the BMV can verify it through the federal ,[object Object], system.
You have the exact document you need. The clerk who turned you away was mistaken about the state's own rules, and you can go back with the official documentation list to get your license.
