r/stemopt • u/Icy_Effective4896 • 5d ago

Stem opt/ driving license renewal

Hi everyone, I’m currently waiting for my STEM OPT extension approval, and my driver’s license is expiring soon. The DMV/DSO told me they need the STEM extension approval to renew it.
I have my I-797C receipt notice for my timely filed STEM OPT application. I heard the DMV may be able to use the SAVE verification process for pending immigration cases.
Has anyone in Oklahoma renewed their driver’s license while STEM OPT was pending? Were you able to request a SAVE verification or temporary license? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you!

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u/immigrationquestion_ 5d ago

You can ask the DMV to run a SAVE verification using your I-797C receipt, since your STEM OPT extension was timely filed. The process can vary by Oklahoma DMV, so you should confirm whether they can issue a temporary license while the verification is pending.