text: You can defenitly adjust you status through her. Even if she only is a greencard holder which means she is a permanent resident. If she had a citizenship you can get your greencard wrthin 1 year of filing a adjustment of status form. I don't know how long the wait is if she is only a resident but i suppose it is longer. But while you wait for your Greencard you are given a worker's permit so you can legally work. With that you can get a driver's license. go to the link below for more info!!!