Just putting it here for future reference...
North Carolina (Charlotte area) DMV does actually accept I-797c receipt notice for EB3 I-485 and EAD application to renew / extend driver's license for 6 months - starting from the notice date on I-797c.
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source https://www.reddit.com/r/immigration/comments/k15tdc/nc_dmv_does_renew_drivers_license_based_on_i797c/
