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The rule restricts eligibility to specific visa categories, requires new documentation beyond EAD alone, mandates SAVE verification and 2-year record retention, changes renewal methods, and sets limits on CDL validity and labeling. 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S. or in certain territories. This action follows fatal crashes and audit findings showing widespread non-compliance and security risks. |\n| --- |\n| Why the Change?\u003Cbr>• Safety Concerns: At least five fatal crashes in 2025 involved drivers with non-domiciled CDLs.\u003Cbr>• Systemic Failures: FMCSA audits found 1 in 4 non-domiciled CDLs in California were non-compliant, with similar issues in other states.\u003Cbr>• National Security: Weak ID checks could allow bad actors to gain control of CMVs. |\n\nKey Changes in the Rule  \n1. Eligibility Restricted  \no Only individuals with lawful immigration status in specific employment-based visa categories:  \n􀂃 H-2A (Temporary Agricultural Workers)  \n􀂃 H-2B (Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers)  \n􀂃 E-2 (Treaty Investors)  \no U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and non-citizen nationals in U.S. territories remain eligible.  \no No eligibility for asylum seekers, refugees, or DACA recipients.  \no  \n2. Documentation Required  \no Must present:  \n􀂃 Unexpired foreign passport  \n􀂃 Unexpired Form I-94/I-94A showing approved status  \no Employment Authorization Document (EAD) alone is no longer sufficient.  \n3. Verification & Recordkeeping  \no States must:  \n􀂃 Use SAVE system (USCIS) to confirm immigration status.  \n􀂃 Retain copies of documents for 2 years.  \n􀂃 Require in-person renewals (no mail or online) .  \n􀂃 Downgrade CDL within 30 days if status changes.  \n4. Expiration  \no CDL validity cannot exceed the I-94 expiration date or 1 year, whichever is sooner.  \n5. Labeling  \no “Non-Domiciled” must appear clearly on the CDL—no alternative terms allowed.  \n\n| Impact on Wisconsin Carriers\u003Cbr>• Wisconsin currently issues non-domiciled CDLs. Under this rule:\u003Cbr>o Expect fewer eligible drivers—FMCSA estimates only about 6,000 nationwide per year will qualify.\u003Cbr>o Current non-domiciled CDL holders (~200,000 nationwide) will phase out over 2 years.\u003Cbr>o Carriers employing foreign drivers must verify visa category and prepare for possible driver attrition. |\n| --- |\n| Compliance Timeline\u003Cbr>• Immediate Effect: States must pause issuance until systems comply.\u003Cbr>• Carrier Action: Review hiring practices for foreign drivers; confirm visa status aligns with new requirements. |\n| Why It Matters\u003Cbr>• Safety: FMCSA aims to reduce crashes and improve vetting.\u003Cbr>• Operational Impact: Potential driver shortages for carriers using foreign labor.\u003Cbr>• Costs: States and drivers face added compliance steps; carriers may need to adjust recruiting strategies. |\n\nNext Steps  \n• Submit Comments: [https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FMCSA-2025-0622/document](https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FMCSA-2025-0622/document)  \n• Prepare for Transition: Audit your workforce for compliance with new visa requirements.","cbCainiIKVpV3Dif","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainiIKVpV3Dif","pdf",176961,"English","# Issue Brief\n## Federal Register Notice\n## Key Changes in the Rule\n### Eligibility Restricted\n### Documentation Required\n### Verification & Recordkeeping\n### Expiration\n### Labeling\n## Impact on Wisconsin Carriers\n## Compliance Timeline\n## Next Steps","[{\"question\":\"When does the interim final rule take effect, and how long is the comment period?\",\"answer\":\"The rule takes effect immediately upon publication. 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