The US state of Florida tightened the requirements for registering vehicles. Who will be most affected by this new step? Details immediately.
As of September 23, a new regulation in Florida imposes stricter requirements on vehicle registration, affecting mostly people in an irregular immigration situation, they said. media areas.
Department of Motor Vehicles Florida indicated that with this regulation, anyone wishing to register a vehicle in the state must present a valid driver’s license, state ID or passport.
However, if a foreign passport is used, regular immigration status must be accompanied by additional documentation.
“In addition to the passport, it is necessary to have a valid I-94, a valid visa or residence in order,” clarifies Rosaly Chaviano, a lawyer specialized in immigration.
Stricter vehicle registration requirements in Florida
Before this change, although driving without a license was prohibited, it was possible to register a vehicle only with valid identification and insurance, without immigration status being a relevant factor for the agencies in charge of the case.
In recent months, lawmakers in Tallahassee increased pressure to close what they considered a “loophole” that allowed people with irregular immigration status to register vehicles.
“Many people took advantage of the fact that the law did not clearly specify which passport was appropriate, and now these options are largely limited,” said Chaviano.
According to the lawyer, the rules seem to focus on new registrations, as it does not specify that the same requirements are necessary to renew existing registrations, which would be a relief to those people who living in this state in North America and not yet. the legal status.
“For now, we can clarify that this will apply to new registrations, not renewals. So far, the answer would be no,” said expert Chaviano.
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