Fredrick W Voigtmann
Immigration AttorneyAs long as your I-485 was properly filed, you are in a period of authorized stay. It is always best, however, to try to maintain any underlying nonimmigrant status. Also, with a pending I-485, you are eligible to file for I-765 for an employment authorization document, which should allow you to renew your driver''s license. Keep in mind, however, that EAD processing can take six months. Also, you should not leave the United States without valid travel permission. For instance, advance parole or combo card.