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California's CDL Policy Faces Federal Scrutiny Amid Visa Concerns

10/12/2025

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The U.S. Department of Transportation ordered the California Department of Motor Vehicles to stop issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to non-citizens and non-permanent residents.
The DOT says over 25% of CDLs issued to non-citizens were improperly granted, and California must comply by month’s end to avoid losing federal funding.
In London, Mayor Sadiq Khan urged pausing visa rules that could jeopardize up to 300 Transport for London staff.

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The U.S. Department of Transportation ordered the California Department of Motor Vehicles to stop issuing commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to non-citizens and non-permanent residents.
The DOT says over 25% of CDLs issued to non-citizens were improperly granted, and California must comply by month’s end to avoid losing federal funding.
In London, Mayor Sadiq Khan urged pausing visa rules that could jeopardize up to 300 Transport for London staff.