By Attorney Gail S. Seeram,[email protected]Recently, the United States tightened the requirements to obtain a driver’s license in the United States.? Through the REAL ID Act, a federal legislation implemented in 2005, only permanent residents, U.S. citizens and immigrants with a visa immediately available, can obtain a driver’s licence in the U.S.? Under the REAL ID Act, every state will have to require that driver’s licence applicants present proof of lawful immigration status.At present, 24 states (including Florida) have implemented the REAL ID Act by statute.The REAL ID Act is a result of the 9/11 terrorist acts as the terrorists used drivers’ licence obtained while they were unlawfully in the U.S. to board the planes that were used for the attacks.These strict rules that apply to driver’s licence also make it difficult for tourists and visitors with temporary visas to drive while in the United States.Obtaining Driver’s License in U.S.Each state has its own rules and requirement, so it is recommended to call your local Department of Motor Vehicles for state specific requirements.? However,Lionel Messi Barcelona Jersey, the REAL ID Act will prevent immigrants from using any foreign documents other than a passport to prove their identity,Tre Davious White Bills Jersey, including their full legal name and date of birth.Thereby,Juli??n Davenport Womens Jersey, it is recommended for immigrants (documented or undocumented) to always have a valid passport in their possession.? Also, the REAL ID Act makes many categories of immigrants ineligible for driver’s licences, such as preference category beneficiaries who are ineligible for adjustment of status.Further, your immigration status will now be linked to your driver’s licence and in most cases routine traffic stops can result in immigration holds if you are in the U.S. unlawfully.International Driving PermitIn the situation where you are visiting the U.S. with a valid non-immigrant visa,David De Gea Manchester Jersey, such as a B-1/B-2 visa or visa waiver, you may be permitted to drive in the U.S. with an International Driving Permit.? The International Driving Permit (IDP) is accepted in more than 179 countries, including the United States. The IDP is an identification document that translates the local language driver’s licence into English and 10 other languages.The permit is valid for up to one year from the date of issue and must be accompanied by a valid driver licence at all times. The IDP is simply a translation of the local country’s driver licence and is only valid when accompanied by the home country’s driver license.There is no such document as an International Driving Licence or an International Driver Licence. Beware that any such document sold is fraudulent.The International Driving Permit is issued in accordance with the United Nations Convention in International Road Traffic (1949 Geneva), which encompassed more than 100 countries. In April 1952, the U.S. Department of State officially authorized AAA and the American Automobile Touring Alliance (currently called the National Automobile Club) as the only two entities (to include their branches) to issue the International Driving Permit as a service to the general public.If you would like to apply for an international driving permit, contact AAA at 1000 AAA Drive,Neymar Brazil Jersey, Box 28,Evan Engram Youth Jersey, Heathrow, FL, 32746, Phone: (407) 444-4240.