well the one in Santa Ana,CA gave me a 2 year ID. still waiting to take the test but I assume I will also get it for 2 years. I was really nice to the lady. I did notice she had to call some other guy to put input something into the system. I think they were authorizing a change from full term to limited. I dont care once you renew it online you will get the full term wont you? You dont have to go back to the DMV to renew last time I check online is available and all they would ask is for social and licence # etc. Social will still be valid even if we lose the EAD.