Getting Driver’s License: An Economic Lifeline for Immigrants

v_sundaram_immigrants_driverslicense_500x279.png

A coalition of Asian and Pacific Islander organizations hosted a panel to encourage community members to take advantage of the Safe and Responsible Drivers Act. Photo courtesy of New America Media

By Viji Sundaram, New America Media

Between his full-time job as a paid caregiver and being a parent, Sonny Villar has little time for anything else, especially because of the hours he spends commuting to and from work by bus.

“It’s very, very tiring,” the Filipino native said.

Now, Villar is going online late at night and cramming for the California driver’s license test, scheduled for March 5, so he can get behind the wheel of a car, something he has been wanting to do since he arrived in the United States in 2003.

Read the complete story at New America Media.
 

Don't miss out on our newest articles, episodes and events!
Sign up for our newsletter