Greetings Jorge Rivera, immigration attorney.

Today I will explain everything you need to know about this issue. Many immigrants have traffic violations and want to know if that will affect them when they become residents.

Traffic Violations: Civil or Criminal?

Generally, traffic violations are civil, not criminal. For any civil violation, the only consequence is a fine, does not have a criminal record.

Therefore, it should not affect you in the least as long as you have not been arrested, because remember: traffic violations can lead to an arrest.

When does a traffic violation have criminal consequences?

When you speed too much, over 120 miles per hour, you can be arrested. Driving under the influence of alcohol can also lead to an arrest and does have criminal consequences.

And yes, if the unlicensed drivers If they do it repeatedly, they can cause a criminal record, i.e., an arrest by the police, which forces you to go to court. In this case, the person will need to file that arrest report and the final disposition of the court.

You must always submit the necessary documentationbecause there is no penalty for driving without a license that disqualifies you for the residence.

So, driving without a license, driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding or any traffic arrest, Immigration will not ask for a waiver. The criminal waiver that is usually presented is a i601 and that will not be necessary for traffic violations.

Immigration Lawyer

This is good news! If you have any violations or arrests, it is important to make your case with an attorney. We can help you.
Call: 88 85 78 78 22 76.

Remember also that attorney Jorge Rivera offers all types of legal advice to immigrants throughout the United States.

If you are looking for an immigration lawyer in Miami, you can find us at 5820 Blue Lagoon Dr, Miami, FL.
It also provides counseling for immigrants in Dallas.