VA Breaking the contract penalty

[a786363567]

I am an international student studying in the states. I am with an international education agency and I've signed the contract saying that I am not allowed to drive; however, the contract does not state anything about penalty whatsoever. So I was wondering what penalty would be by doing things that I am not allowed.
I live in Virginia.

Thank you!

 

[justalayman]

you have two other threads concerning this or associated issues. Please keep your associated posts to one thread. Here is one:

https://forum.freeadvice.com/business-contracts-franchises-85/intl-educational-agency-not-doing-its-job-622832.html

and the other:

https://forum.freeadvice.com/auto-accidents-vehicle-claims-1/who-will-responsible-if-i-get-into-accident-intl-student-minor-623759.html


bottom line: if you do not comply with the rules in force you will likely be escorted out of the US. You are not only dealing with the rules of the agency you are sponsored by, you are bound by the laws in place and more than likely you are not allowed to obtain a drivers license or travel outside of a very limited area under the immigration laws of the US. If you decide to break the law and drive without a license, your exit will likely be even quicker.

 

[a786363567]

you have two other threads concerning this or associated issues. Please keep your associated posts to one thread. Here is one:

https://forum.freeadvice.com/business-contracts-franchises-85/intl-educational-agency-not-doing-its-job-622832.html

and the other:

https://forum.freeadvice.com/auto-accidents-vehicle-claims-1/who-will-responsible-if-i-get-into-accident-intl-student-minor-623759.html


bottom line: if you do not comply with the rules in force you will likely be escorted out of the US. You are not only dealing with the rules of the agency you are sponsored by, you are bound by the laws in place and more than likely you are not allowed to obtain a drivers license or travel outside of a very limited area under the immigration laws of the US. If you decide to break the law and drive without a license, your exit will likely be even quicker.

What's your problem? I guess you didn't understand my question. I am trying to obtain a license but the agency doesn't let me. I am just asking, within the scope of the contract, what my penalty would be. Everybody knows that it's illegal to drive without a license.

 

[not2cleverRed]

What's your problem? I guess you didn't understand my question. I am trying to obtain a license but the agency doesn't let me. I am just asking, within the scope of the contract, what my penalty would be. Everybody knows that it's illegal to drive without a license.

We understand your question.

What *you* don't understand is the word *no*.

You are here conditionally. You and your parents agreed to certain terms in order to come here. One of those terms was that you would not have a learners permit or license.

We do not know the terms of the contract, because YOU have not shared that with us. However, it is highly likely that it contains wording to the effect that if you break the contract you will be booted out of the program and sponsorship withdrawn.

Other than that, google "Magic 8 Ball". Maybe you'll get an answer you like.

 

[justalayman]

What's your problem? I guess you didn't understand my question. I am trying to obtain a license but the agency doesn't let me. I am just asking, within the scope of the contract, what my penalty would be. Everybody knows that it's illegal to drive without a license.

Ok jerk, I was nice. I didn't chastise you but simply asked you keep all associated questions together. It is for your benefit as much as anybody elses. I also gave you an answer to your question, which apparently you failed to read.

but here, I'll rephrase it for you:

should you violate your contract, it is up to the other party to enforce the contract and any action available is up to them, as long as it is not illegal. I suspect they will simply send you back to your home country. Continuing to sponsor a person that willingly violates the law causes liability for them as well as sullies their reputation. It is simpler to just get rid of the person that has a problem complying with the contract they signed.

I also stated that it is more likely than not you are not legally allowed to obtain a driver's license and as such, any driving you perform would be illegal and you would be subject to the penalties of the governmental entity involved (fines and/or jail) . On top of that, breaking the law while here on a visa can cause the visa to be revoked which means you would be going home.

clear enough for you?

 

[quincy]

I am an international student studying in the states. I am with an international education agency and I've signed the contract saying that I am not allowed to drive; however, the contract does not state anything about penalty whatsoever. So I was wondering what penalty would be by doing things that I am not allowed.
I live in Virginia.

Thank you!

First of all, I am surprised that the contract you and your parents signed states nothing about the penalties of violating US laws while in the US as an exchange student. Every exchange student organization I am familiar with notes very clearly what happens - you can be terminated from the program and sent home.

Following is a link to the US Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs on Exchange Program frequently asked questions. Under the question, "How will our exchange student get around?", the Government answers: "Since exchange students are not allowed to drive, the host family is expected to provide transportation.

http://exchanges.state.gov/us/commonly-asked-questions-0

You are not allowed to drive. Period.