I'm out of status but want to travel from Los Angeles to New York, USA [duplicate]
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I'm currently out of status and want to travel to New York from Los Angeles. I came here in the US with a tourist visa. I've been out of status for five years. I got married recently with a immigrant resident here is US. I have a valid driver's license because of the law that was given last year for non immigrant visa to obtain a driver's license. I also have a valid passport but my visa and status are no longer up to date.
I'm scared to travel by plane because they might question me regarding my status because President Trump has a lot of new policies and laws being enforced. The travel is for our honeymoon I just want to make sure I can pass through the airport without being questioned about my status.
Best Answer
The TSA does not care about your immigration status or lack thereof. The border patrol sometimes operates at TSA checkpoints, but I'm only aware of this happening at airports closer to the Mexican border (for example McAllen, TX, or San Diego, CA).
I've flown several times between LA and NY without any indication of immigration checks. I've used a non-US passport with no indication of immigration status at TSA checkpoints (I'm a dual US citizen); they've never looked at anything other than the ID page.
Still, the trip increases your risk of exposure. Border Patrol can change their practices without warning. The safest thing to do is to refrain from traveling to New York.
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What does immigration check at the airport?
The officer at primary inspection will verify your identity and check your name against various computer databases. The officers are on the lookout for people who might be a security risk or who are using a tourist or other nonimmigrant visa to gain entry to the United States for illegal purposes or a permanent stay.Can a non US citizen travel within the US?
Yes, as noted above, the list of approved identification to fly domestically includes foreign government-issued passports and/or a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766).Does CBP know when you leave the country?
Those who need to prove their legal-visitor status to employers, schools/universities, or government agencies can access their CBP arrival/departure record information online. CBP now gathers travelers' arrival/departure information automatically from their electronic travel records.Can a US resident travel within the US?
Green card holders traveling domestically in the U.S. should always have a photo ID, such as a driver's license, in order to avoid any potential confusion. Green card holders do not need to carry a passport for domestic travel within the United States.Kendrick Lamar - i (Official Video)
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Answer 2
There is no requirement to use or show your passport while travelling by plane on a domestic flight within the US. If you have a valid driver's license, that will be sufficient to fly. Airline employees are not immigration officers and probably wouldn't even know what questions to ask you.
The above answer was written before it became clear that the current US administration (February 2017) will be much more strongly enforcing checks of immigration status for all persons. As a result, it's no longer safe to assume that domestic travellers will not need to show proof of immigration status.
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