Green card in wallet

[AussieDude 0]

I gotta say too, if I was to lose the green card and apply for a replacement, that's going to be a lot more problematic than worrying about the enforcement of the 'must carry at all times rule'.

Its very difficult to enforce anyhow. If a USC has no requirements to carry any sort of ID, how will they be able to tell a USC with no ID on them from a PR with no ID. Unless its required for everyone to carry some sort of ID, I doubt they will enforce this rule very strictly.

You make some valid points, but you forget such things as racial profiling when it comes to being asked about citizenship. As to how they tell the difference, they ask if you are a US Citizen. If you answer "yes", then unless they have other resonable doubt, they let you go. That right there, is what's called a felony, if you are NOT a US Citizen, and is why they ask on the N-400 form if you ever claimed to be a US Citizen.

Whether it makes sence to carry a GC or not, can be debated. Anybody who drives a vehicle is required to carry a drivers license, so there's not much difference, in that regard. As to what the law requires, is NOT debatable. So it boils down to this... "do you feel lucky? Well do ya?"

I understand. I guess I'm lucky in that I don't live close to a border where it might be more important.

Replacing a driver's license is much easier than replacing a green card though.

If I remember correctly, it used to be that travelers in the US (ie tourists) didn't have to carry their passports with them. I wonder if that is different now.

[*Robert* 2]

I understand. I guess I'm lucky in that I don't live close to a border where it might be more important.

Replacing a driver's license is much easier than replacing a green card though.

If I remember correctly, it used to be that travelers in the US (ie tourists) didn't have to carry their passports with them. I wonder if that is different now.

True statement about replacing a GC.

Travelers must still have their passports, along with a valid I-94.

[bettenan 1]

Hi, I was wondering if there is a need to bring the extension letter along with your "expired" green card (under process) where ever you go. Also do permanent residents have to bring their green card wherever? Isn't having a driver's license in your wallet enough? I've been wondering about this since becoming a permanent resident 2 years ago. Isn't it better to keep your green card at home in case you lose your wallet?

Hubby does not carry his GC in his wallet. He has a valid D/L. We decided we were willing to take the risk of him not carrying VS losing. The GC & extension letter (along with passports and other difficult to replace docs) are kept in a fireproof box, in the house.

We also don't live near a border.

[NickD 203]

Hi, I was wondering if there is a need to bring the extension letter along with your "expired" green card (under process) where ever you go. Also do permanent residents have to bring their green card wherever? Isn't having a driver's license in your wallet enough? I've been wondering about this since becoming a permanent resident 2 years ago. Isn't it better to keep your green card at home in case you lose your wallet?

Hubby does not carry his GC in his wallet. He has a valid D/L. We decided we were willing to take the risk of him not carrying VS losing. The GC & extension letter (along with passports and other difficult to replace docs) are kept in a fireproof box, in the house.

We also don't live near a border.

Ha, we were issued dog tags in the military that we had to wear 24/7, USCIS could do the same to make it a bit more practical. But at the price they charge, a golden locket ID for the ladies, and 30 function waterproof wrist watch with ID for the men.

[Cassie 8]

With the laws as they are here in Oklahoma, I'd rather have them on me. Between my documents and my medicine I carry with me, my purse doesn't travel far from me.

IMHO, the law is the law, whether it may be inconvenient or not.

[*Robert* 2]

Hi, I was wondering if there is a need to bring the extension letter along with your "expired" green card (under process) where ever you go. Also do permanent residents have to bring their green card wherever? Isn't having a driver's license in your wallet enough? I've been wondering about this since becoming a permanent resident 2 years ago. Isn't it better to keep your green card at home in case you lose your wallet?

Hubby does not carry his GC in his wallet. He has a valid D/L. We decided we were willing to take the risk of him not carrying VS losing. The GC & extension letter (along with passports and other difficult to replace docs) are kept in a fireproof box, in the house.

We also don't live near a border.

Ha, we were issued dog tags in the military that we had to wear 24/7, USCIS could do the same to make it a bit more practical. But at the price they charge, a golden locket ID for the ladies, and 30 function waterproof wrist watch with ID for the men.

[AussieDude 0]

Actually, I was reading up on the 4th amendment last night, and unless a policeman has probable cause, you can technically walk away without answering any questions or showing anything if you are not being detained.

Now, I don't think I'd want to be the person to try out this in theory, but we are supposed to be able to be secure in our persons from unreasonable searches and seizures.

[*Robert* 2]

Actually, I was reading up on the 4th amendment last night, and unless a policeman has probable cause, you can technically walk away without answering any questions or showing anything if you are not being detained.

Now, I don't think I'd want to be the person to try out this in theory, but we are supposed to be able to be secure in our persons from unreasonable searches and seizures.

I wouldn't want to test it either. This is where you get into the gray area of "probable cause".

[germangel 0]

With the laws as they are here in Oklahoma, I'd rather have them on me. Between my documents and my medicine I carry with me, my purse doesn't travel far from me.

IMHO, the law is the law, whether it may be inconvenient or not.

I absolutely agree. Here in OK you better have your GC with you...they are crazy bout that stuff here.