applying for driver's license while I485

The processing of an I-485 application generally does not bring the privilege of a driver’s license. For that, our understanding for New Jersey as well as for most states is that you would have to either have the I-485 approved or apply for and have approved an employment authorization card. Such an application is on form I-765 and can be filed concurrently with the I-485 application or at any time thereafter. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.