My friends applied in person (license renewal) and they were asked for I-20 and passport. After they were approved, they were given 1 year driving license with "Visitor" stamped on it.

I know lots of people with same problem.

I applied it online, took me about 5 minute, and last week I received my new license valid until 2016, without any special restriction on it. So I recommend to do it online.

I hope this will help student like me.