Am I able to fly domestically within the US with just a B1/B2 Visa/Border Crossing Card without a passport?
I am a Mexican citizen in Mexico on the US border and cross almost weekly, so I am legally able to visit. My passport is currently expired and it takes some time to renew it. I am afraid TSA might not be able to except my B1/B2 even though it is an American issued form of ID. I have been looking around the internet and haven't been able to find a similar situation. I have a valid I-94 form as well that grants me permission to travel pass the 100 or miles allowed in the state I travel in.
Best Answer
The list of TSA-accepted ID includes "Border crossing card," so that should be considered acceptable for airport security purposes.
However, keep in mind that you can't use the card alone to cross the border by air, so that will limit your travel options and prevent you from flying back to Mexico if a family emergency or something requires a quick trip home. Unlike a passport, it's also not an incredibly widely known form of ID in the US, so hotels and other businesses that require ID may not be willing to accept it, especially away from the border. You could contact them in advance if you're not sure it will be accepted.
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Can I cross the border with a B1 B2 visa?
B1/B2 visa/Border Crossing Cards are only issued to applicants who are citizens of and resident in Mexico. Applicants must meet the eligibility standards for B1/B2 visas. They must demonstrate that they have ties to Mexico that would compel them to return after a temporary stay in the United States.How far can you travel with a border crossing card?
A BCC allows you to travel up to 25 miles beyond the border into California and Texas. In New Mexico, you can travel up to 55 miles from the border, and up to 75 miles into Arizona.Is a border crossing card the same as a visa?
A border crossing card (BCC) is a U.S. immigration identification card which serves as a B-1/B-2 visa for Mexican citizens. The U.S. Department of State (DOS) issues a border crossing card to Mexican citizens to enter the United States for temporary purposes.Can a US citizen enter the US without a passport?
A passport is not required. Citizens of Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda must present a valid passport from their country to travel to the U.S. by air. When traveling by land or sea, they must provide the necessary travel documents outlined by the Department of Homeland Security.Traveling Without a Legal Status in the US?
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