Is it possible to renew my Virginia drivers licence whilst applying for asylum( pending asylum interview) ?

I am applying for asylum and my interview date is pending I have lived here for a year on a visa and my virgina drivers licence expires on the same date as my visa however my interview date is after this date is it possible to renew/ extend my drivers licence while I wait for my interview date ? Additional info I am a Irish citizen, I am here on a j1 visa.