南加续Real ID Edge Case
H1B Cap Gap期间成功办理Real ID续期经验分享。
1. 关键信息
- Status: STEM OPT expires 6/25; License expires 4/25.
- Documents: I-20, I-94, EAD used initially; later I-797C + Cap Gap I-20.
- DMV outcome: First issued to OPT end date (6/25) [#1]; later issued to 26.4.1 with Cap Gap I-20 [#5]; renewed with I-797C, got license valid to 28.10 [#5].
- Timing: Renewed before OPT expiry [#7]; 90-day window utilized [#5].
2. 羊毛/优惠信息
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3. latest动态
- Cap Gap I-20 enabled Real ID issuance until 26.4.1 [#5].
- I-797C accepted for renewal, extending validity to 28.10 [#5].
4. 争议或不同意见
- Some unable to get Real ID in Bay Area without H1B visa stamp [#4].
5. 行动建议
- Renew before OPT expiry using Cap Gap I-20 and I-797C if available.