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The Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of California and New York are limiting the issuance and renewal of the well-known Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). These are new requirements originating from the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT establishes that before processing a new license or a renewal, the applicant’s immigration status must be verified.
What is the Government’s new requirement to avoid suspending immigrants’ driver’s licenses?
The new regulations imposed by the Government require applicants to prove legal presence within the United States and to have valid immigration documentation in order to obtain, renew, or maintain the CDL.
Specifically, the measure applies to and affects the so-called non-domiciled CDL, commonly used by immigrants without permanent residence in the country.
For this reason, California stopped issuing new non-domiciled commercial licenses due to the FMCSA directive. It notified thousands of drivers that their licenses would be canceled after detecting immigration irregularities.
Likewise, New York also suspended the issuance of new CDL for non-citizens at the request of the Department of Transportation. The goal is, according to the authorities, to strengthen road safety.
Applying for a commercial driver’s license as an immigrant in the United States: What documents do I need to present?
To apply for a commercial driver’s license, valid proof of legal presence in the United States must be presented. In turn, identity documents, a Social Security number, or evidence of immigration eligibility must be submitted.
Often, the process must be carried out in person at a DMV office. In addition, drivers must pass theoretical and practical exams and medical checks.