Apr 29
In a stark change from the harmful measures that swept across states in previous years, 2013 has started out as a good year for immigration reform at the state level. Lawmakers continue to push for pro-immigrant policies to help immigrants already living in the U.S., while the Georgia legislature’s passage of an anti-immigrant bill stands …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/04/29/states-move-forward-to-allow-undocumented-immigrants-to-drive-legally/
Jan 09
On Tuesday, the Illinois legislature passed a bill to allow state residents without legal status to obtain a three-year renewable driver’s license. The law will create tens if not hundreds of thousands of newly licensed drivers. The bill, which awaits the Governor’s promised signature, will make Illinois the third state after New Mexico and Washington …
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2013/01/09/illinois-legislature-votes-to-license-all-drivers-in-the-state/
Aug 14
As the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative begins accepting applications this week, many are wondering whether beneficiaries of the program will be eligible to obtain a state driver’s license. At this point the answer is: it depends.
Permanent link to this article: http://immigrationimpact.com/2012/08/14/can-deferred-action-beneficiaries-get-drivers-licenses/
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