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AR HB2006
Bill
Status
4/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
Greg Leding
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Arkansas to issue or renew driver's licenses for nonimmigrant employees with pending Form I-129 (Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker) or Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status) extensions, provided they present a valid Form I-797C Notice of Action
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Allows driver's licenses for spouses and minor children of bona fide F-1 student visa holders who have optional practical training authorization, with validity based on the employment authorization document end date
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Establishes driver's license expiration dates for non-citizen applicants as the shortest of: standard expiration periods, the I-94 status completion date, or the last lawful date of presence in the United States
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Provides an additional 240 days of license validity following the I-94 status completion date for holders of nonimmigrant visas who present a valid Form I-797C Notice of Action
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Applies the same provisions to non-driver's license identification cards issued by Arkansas
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Effective date: January 1, 2014
Legislative Description
To Authorize Issuance Or Renewal Of A Driver's License For Eligible Nonimmigrant Employees And Their Dependents For Periods Of Extension Or Application For Extension.
Last Action
Notification that HB2006 is now Act 1493
4/22/2013