it's good to know that MD is lax about it.i'm in PA now. might be moving to md pretty soon. have an offer here at pa but am waiting for an offer in DC. i will be moving there if i get the job.
but for now i'm staying put at the current address. i'll probably have the EAD with me in a month or earlier. proving residence takes a month or 15 days at the least i'd guess and  my DL expires before that. i just wish they could grant a renewal based on the fact that the i'm eligible for Opt and my school has approved it. i'm still in status...don't know what their problem is.
it's just horrible that i won't be able to drive in between. how can they expect us to stay home for the period and hibernate...

thanks TM. you've been very helpful