2. West Virginia
a) Driver’s License: No, in order to obtain a driver’s license in the state of West Virginia, the applicant must prove to be a resident of the state. First-time applicants must provide a certified birth certificate and a social security card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Immigrants applying for a driver’s license must provide one of the following documents:
– An INS Form I-551 Alien Registration Receipt Card;
– A valid Temporary I-551 stamp in Foreign Passport (with English translation) or an INS I-94 form; or
– Valid re-entries permit INS Form I-327.
Please visit the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles website for more information.
b) In-state Tuition: No, currently there is no law which would allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates in this state.
c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit MALDEF for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.
d) Pending Legislation: Please visit the West Virginia State Legislature website to search for individual bills/legislation. Please also visit the taking action section of the forum to find out what you can do in to help out in West Virginia.
e) U.S. Senators: Byrd, Robert C. (D) and Rockefeller, John D. (D)
f) U.S. Representatives:
Mollohan, Alan B. (D) — Capito, Shelley M. (R)
Rahall, Nick J. II. (D)
g) Governor: Manchin, Joe III. – D.
- Pennsylvania
a) Driver’s License: In order to obtain a driver’s license in the state of Pennsylvania, the applicant must prove to be a resident of the state. Furthermore, he/she must provide a social security card and/or a valid passport, and another form of identification (e.g. birth certificate). Please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles website (http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/home/index.shtml) for more information.
b) Tuition: Currently, there is no law which would allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates in this state.
c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships_072003.pdf for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.
d) Pending Legislation:
SB979 – An act prohibiting employment of illegal aliens; requiring participation in the Basic Pilot Program as a condition for Commonwealth contracts or grants; prohibiting business tax deductions for certain compensation; requiring suspension of licenses, registrations and; certificates of incorporation under certain circumstances; and authorizing a private cause of action.
Sponsors: Rafferty, Fontana, Boscola, Browne, Wonderling, Regola, and Rhoades.
HB753 – An act prohibiting certain licensees from knowingly employing illegal aliens; and imposing sanctions.
Sponsors: Musto, Metcalfe, Barrar, Bastian, Belfanti, Benninghoff, Cappelli, Cox, Creighton, Dally, Everett, Fairchild, Gabig, Geist, Goodman, Grell, Harhart, Hutchinson, Kauffman, M. Keller, Kenney, Kortz, Maher, Marshall, Millard, R. Miller, Moul, Nailor, O’Neill, Payne, Perry, Pyle, Quigley, Rapp, Readshaw, Reichley, Roae, Rohrer, Schroder, Sonney, R. Stevenson, Swanger, Turzai, Vulakoich, Watson, Wojnaroski.
HB750 – An act prohibiting employment of illegal aliens; requiring participation in the Basic Pilot Program as a condition for Commonwealth contracts or grants; prohibiting business tax deductions for certain compensation; requiring suspension of licenses, registrations and; certificates of incorporation under certain circumstances; and authorizing a private cause of action.
Sponsors: Metcalfe, Creighton, Mustio, Perry, Argall, Bastian, Bear, Causer, Civera, Clymer, Cox, Fairchild, Geist, Gibbons, Goodman, Harris, Hutchinson, Kauffman, Kenney, Killion, Kirkland, Kortz, Marshall, Millard, R. Miller, O’Neill, Peifer, Pyle, Quigley, Rapp, Roae, Rock, Schroder, Sonney, R. Stevenson, Swanger, True, Vulakovich, Yewcic, Maher. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2007&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0750&pn=1013
e) Senators:
Casey, Robert P. Jr. – D.
Specter, Arlen. – R.
f) U.S. Representatives:
1st District: Brady, Robert A. – D.
2nd District: Fattah, Chaka. – D.
3rd District: English, Phil. – R.
4th District: Altmire, Jason. – D.
5th District: Peterson, John E. – R.
6th District: Gerlach, Jim. – R.
7th District: Sestak, Joe. – D.
8th District: Murphy, Patrick J. – D.
9th District: Shuster, Bill. – R.
10th District: Carney, Christopher P. – D.
11th District: Kanjorski, Paul E. – D.
12th District: Murtha, John P. – D.
13th District: Schwartz, Allyson Y. – D.
14th District: Doyle, Michael F. – D.
15th District: Dent, Charles W. – R.
16th District: Pitts, Joseph R. – R.
17th District: Holden, Tim. – D.
18th District: Murphy, Tim. – R.
19th District: Platts, Todd Russell. – R.
g) Local Government Website: http://www.legis.state.pa.us/
h) Governor: Rendell, Edward G. – D. Term began January 21, 2003.
- West Virginia
a) Driver’s License: In order to obtain a driver’s license in the state of West Virginia, the applicant must prove to be a resident of the state. Furthermore, first-time applicants must provide a certified birth certificate and a social security card or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Furthermore, immigrants applying for a driver’s license must provide one of the following documents:
o An INS Form I-551 Alien Registration Receipt Card
o A valid Temporary I-551 stamp in Foreign Passport (with English translation) or on INS Form I-94
o Valid re-entries permit INS Form I-327
Please visit the West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (http://www.wvdot.com/6_motorists/Dmv/6g_dmv.HTM) for more information.
b) Tuition: Currently, there is no law which would allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates in this state.
c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships_072003.pdf for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.
d) Pending Legislation: n/a
e) Senators:
Byrd, Robert C. – D
Rockefeller, John D. – D
f) U.S. Representatives:
1st District: Mollohan, Alan B. – D.
2nd District: Capito, Shelley M. – R.
3rd District: Rahall, Nick J. II. – D.
g) Local Government Website: http://www.legis.state.wv.us/
h) Governor: Manchin, Joe III. – D. Term began January 15, 2007.
- Virginia
a) Driver’s License: In order to obtain a driver’s license in the state of Virginia, the applicant must prove to be a resident of the state. Furthermore, the applicant must provide two forms of identification, one proof of legal presence (e.g. U.S birth certificate, U.S passport, Resident Alien Card), and proof of your social security number. Please visit the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles website (http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/) for more information.
b) Tuition: Currently, there is no law which would allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates in this state.
c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships_072003.pdf for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.
d) Pending Legislation:
HB45 – Provides that any person, knowing an individual is an alien in the United States unlawfully, who, with the intent to violate the immigration laws of the United States, fraudulently assists the illegal alien in acquiring or attempting to acquire a benefit, service, status, or privilege to which the illegal alien is not lawfully entitled, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Sponsors: Tata, Robert and Frederick, Jeffrey M.
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?081+ful+HB45
HB47 – Adds a presumption, subject to rebuttal, against admitting to bail any alien charged with a criminal offense who is in the United States illegally as verified by the Law Enforcement Support Center of the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Sponsors: Cole, Mark L. and Frederick, Jeffrey M.
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?081+ful+HB47
e) Senators:
Warner, John – R.
Webb, Jim. – R.
f) U.S. Representatives:
1st District: Wittman, Robert J. – R.
2nd District: Drake, Thelma D. – R.
3rd District: Scott, Robert C. – D.
4th District: Forbes, J. Randy. – R.
5th District: Goode, Virgil H. – R.
6th District: Goodlatte, Bob. – R.
7th District: Cantor, Eric. – R.
8th District: Moran, James P. – D.
9th District: Boucher, Rick. – D.
10th District: Wolf, Frank R. – R.
11th District: Davis, Tom. – R.
g) Local Government Website: http://leg1.state.va.us/lis.htm
h) Governor: Kaine, Tim. – D. Term began January 14, 2006.
- Delaware
a) Driver’s License: In order to obtain a driver’s license in the sate of Delaware, the applicant must prove to be a resident of the state (i.e. rent receipt or lease and electric, telephone, or other utility receipts). Furthermore, he/she must provide their social security number and two forms of identification. A non-U.S. citizen must also provide proof of legal presence in the country. Please visit the Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles website (http://www.dmv.de.gov/default.shtml) for more information.
b) Tuition: Currently, there is no law which would allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates in this state.
c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships_072003.pdf for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.
d) Pending Legislation: n/a
e) Senators:
Biden, Joseph R. Jr. – D
Carper, Thomas R – D
f) U.S. Representatives:
Castle, Michael N. – R
g) Local Government Website: http://legis.delaware.gov/legislature.nsf?open
h) Governor: Minner, Ruth Ann. – D. Term began January 3, 2001
- Maryland
a) Driver’s License: In order to obtain a driver’s license in the state of Maryland, the applicant must prove to be a resident of the state by providing two proofs of Maryland residence (e.g. utility bill, residential rental contract, checking or savings account statement). Furthermore, the applicant must present the following documents (choose from A, B, or C):
A. Birth certificate, court change of name order, or valid foreign passport or valid INS document, plus one additional primary source of identification with the applicant’s signature; OR
B. Birth certificate, court change of name order, valid foreign passport or valid INS document, plus two additional secondary sources of identification, one of which must contain the applicant’s signature; OR
C. A document or documents with the applicant’s full name and signature if digital image is on file with the MD MVA and is retrievable for identification purposes.
Please visit the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles website (http://www.marylandmva.com/index.html) for more information.
b) Tuition: Currently, there is no law which would allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates in this state.
c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships_072003.pdf for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.
d) Pending Legislation: n/a
e) Senators:
Cardin, Benjamin L. – D
Mikulski, Barbara A. – D
f) U.S. Representatives:
1st District: Gilchrest, Wayne T. – R.
2nd District: Ruppersberger, C.A. Dutch – D.
3rd District: Sarbanes, John P. – D.
4th District: Wynn, Albert Russell – D.
5th District: Hoyer, Steny H. – D.
6th District: Barlett, Roscoe G. – R.
7th District: Cummings, Elijah E. – D.
8th District: Van Hollen, Chris – D.
g) Local Government Website: http://mlis.state.md.us/
h) Governor: O’Malley, Martin – D. Term began January 17, 2007
- District of Columbia
a) Driver’s License: In order to obtain a driver’s license in D.C, the applicant must provide one document which proves he/she is a D.C resident (e.g. utility bill, telephone bill, unexpired rental lease). Furthermore, the applicant must show proof of name and date of birth, and their social security number. A non-U.S citizen who wants to obtain a D.C driver’s license must provide proof of name, date of birth, and U.S duration of stay, and proof of social security number, along with proof of D.C residency. Please visit the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles website (http://dmv.dc.gov/main.shtm) for more information.
b) Tuition: Currently, there is no law which would allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates in this state.
c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit http://www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships_072003.pdf for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.
d) Pending Legislation: n/a
e) Senators: n/a
f) U.S. Representatives:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes – D.
g) Local Government Website: http://www.grc.dc.gov/grc/site/default.asp
h) Mayor: Fenty, Adrian M. Term began January 2, 2007
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