California to Revoke 17,000 Noncitizen CDLs After Audit

California state officials announced plans Wednesday to revoke approximately 17,000 commercial driver's licenses issued to noncitizens, following a federal audit that identified compliance issues with national standards. The licenses, held by individuals with temporary legal status in the United States, will expire in 60 days unless the holders obtain reissuance that aligns with federal requirements, according to notices sent by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

The revocations stem from findings by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which reviewed California's commercial driver's license program and determined that more than one in four nondomiciled licenses sampled did not meet federal guidelines. Specific problems included license expiration dates extending beyond the holders' authorized stay in the country, inadequate documentation, or other violations of immigration-related rules. In some instances, license holders remain legally present but must renew their credentials to match their visa or work authorization periods. The audit, part of a broader federal review prompted by safety concerns, examined 145 licenses and found 25 percent noncompliant,...