Dozens of undocumented immigrants apply for Virginia driver privilege card
and last updated 2021-01-08 11:34:16-05
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. - For Alejandra, a piece of paper from the DMV means a new opportunity and a sense of pride.
On Thursday, the Guatemalan immigrant received a driver privilege card, allowing her to drive to places, such as work and visit her daughter at college without worrying about her legal status if caught driving without a license.
âSi, tenia miedo,â she said in Spanish. âEra muy dificil para mi.â
Her translator said, âShe was afraid. For me, it was difficult because every time I was driving and I saw police, I was afraid to have problems. â