The DMV worker who did my application for the permit exam looked at my EAD card for the entirety of 3 seconds, and I was never, ever asked to show it again, even during the road test. So I'm hoping that that means they'll just give me the 5 year one.
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(Application done by myself) Date delivered - 8/16/12 Nebraska
Date acceptance letter of application received - 8/20/12
Date of I-797 C Notice of Action (Application Approved) - 8/21/12
Date Biometrics scheduled - 9/12/12
Date of EAD Notification- 9/28/12