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New Mexico halts CDL issuance and renewals for noncitizens unless they hold specific visas, following federal safety concerns.
New Mexico is restricting commercial driver’s license (CDL) issuance and renewals to noncitizens holding specific visas—H-2a, H-2b, or E-2—following federal safety concerns after a fatal crash involving a driver believed to be in the country illegally.
The state’s Motor Vehicle Division paused new and renewal applications for non-domiciled foreign nationals, though existing licenses remain valid.
The move aligns with updated federal guidelines emphasizing English proficiency and lawful status, with only about 500 noncitizen CDLs issued in New Mexico since 2023.
Nationwide, fewer than 10,000 of 200,000 noncitizen CDL holders are expected to qualify under the new rules.
Nuevo México detiene la emisión y renovación de CDL para los no ciudadanos a menos que tengan visas específicas, debido a preocupaciones federales de seguridad.