Getting learner's permit with I-797A

dierna

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I want to learn to drive, and currently live in California. We renewed my TD status (and my husband's TN status) by mail, so I have the I-797A with an I-94 attached. I went to the DMV with the I-94 in my passport and they said they could not accept it for legal presence - they said they needed the white I-94 card issued at the border and could not use the one I received in the mail.

I'm not sure why, since it says it is an I-94.

Would I have better luck if I brought in the I-797A instead of just the I-94 that is attached to it? I am wondering if the reason they would not accept it is because there's no expiry date on the I-94. The expiry date is on the letter though.
 
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