Driving across the state of California It can be very pleasant due to the endless landscapes it offers. However, there are traffic rules to follow. And, specifically, There is one which would directly affect drivers, but especially migrants.. This infringement It is so serious that it could be very expensive, even changing immigration status.
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He Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) states that it is illegal driving under the influence of alcohol or any drug that affects the ability to drive. In addition to the consequences for any citizen, a migrant who is in the country legally and is detained for this, can lead you directly to deportation, inadmissibility o denial of citizenship.
In the case of a undocumented immigrant or one who has his papers in process, California allows them to obtain a provisional license known as AB60, so being stopped for driving under the influence of any substance, their chances of obtaining citizenship will be greatly diminishedaccording to the specialized site, Shouse California Law Group.
On the other hand, depending on the degree of incapacity with which he is detained, the punishment will varyHowever, everyone must comply with a program what is known as DUI (Driving Under Influence) and pay a license restriction or removal fee.
This is how you can get a license without having immigration status
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Can an undocumented person obtain a driver’s license in the United States?
Regardless of immigration status, All residents of the state of California are eligible to apply for a driver’s license. The special license is the AB 60, provided by DMV, which has as its main requirement a valid proof of identity from your country of origin.
Although this can be done, It should be noted that remaining in the United States without legal immigration status is a crime.According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), penalties for remaining in the country illegally vary depending on the length of time you are in the country without authorization since your visa has expired or since you are detected entering.
