In that case, you do not need a New York State license to drive in New York State. You should only apply for a New York State driver license if you become a resident of New York State.
I need to figure out who has to recertify or adjust their repayment plan. Who should be in charge of finishing this?
That's would be a judge doing to determine that. Most probable outcome is not, as by traffic law, all those who are from another state or country are not considered NY residents.
What if I did not have a license in my home country and wanted to obtain a New York State driver's license, is there any way to facilitate the license process by showing the previous one?