no greencard, it is safe to travel inside the US?

[saunders 0]

My sister had her AOS interview last september 17, at Los Angeles.

She has expired visa(k1-visa).Is is safe for her to travel from LAX to New Jersey???

She is still waiting for her GC?

[jom 4]

YES DEFINITELY. I don't have my greencard yet and my interview will be this coming Thursday but I have been to 16 states outside of Florida since I arrived here last year. Her only limitation is being unable to travel outside of the US without a GC.

If she travels by plane just make sure her name in the ticket is the same with her passport or State ID, or Driver's license.

Hope she enjoys New Jersey

Edited September 22, 2008 by jom

[payxibka 10,047]

My sister had her AOS interview last september 17, at Los Angeles.

She has expired visa(k1-visa).Is is safe for her to travel from LAX to New Jersey???

She is still waiting for her GC?

Not by airplane. Just be aware that the TSA has begun random checking of immigration status at the aiport checkpoints..... So the answer is NOT 100% no problem. While she is OK it may take some explaining.

Edited September 22, 2008 by payxibka

[*JG* 2]

If in doubt, carry the NOA with you.

I say yes, she will be absolutely fine. We traveled domestically before Andre got his Green card.

[saunders 0]

If in doubt, carry the NOA with you.

I say yes, she will be absolutely fine. We traveled domestically before Andre got his Green card.

She will travel by plane. She needs to go to New Jersey because my Uncle died today.

But she is worried if, it is safe for her to travel, without the GC, and TSA is very strict .

[jom 4]

Since she already had her interview I presumed she already received her Work Authorization Card? That would also be a valid Identification. Just make sure that her name on the plane ticket is the same with the ID she is going to present. As the other have corrctly stated, bring her NOA2, passport, and marriage license in case they need more documentation.

Goodluck

[payxibka 10,047]

Since she already had her interview I presumed she already received her Work Authorization Card? That would also be a valid Identification. Just make sure that her name on the plane ticket is the same with the ID she is going to present. As the other have corrctly stated, bring her NOA2, passport, and marriage license in case they need more documentation.

Goodluck

You cannot presume that (though it is a good question) as the EAD application is optional.

[saunders 0]

Since she already had her interview I presumed she already received her Work Authorization Card? That would also be a valid Identification. Just make sure that her name on the plane ticket is the same with the ID she is going to present. As the other have corrctly stated, bring her NOA2, passport, and marriage license in case they need more documentation.

Goodluck

Yes, she had her EAD card, and CA Nurse License Card, but no state ID card yet.

[jom 4]

Since she already had her interview I presumed she already received her Work Authorization Card? That would also be a valid Identification. Just make sure that her name on the plane ticket is the same with the ID she is going to present. As the other have corrctly stated, bring her NOA2, passport, and marriage license in case they need more documentation.

Goodluck

You cannot presume that (though it is a good question) as the EAD application is optional.

I know, but the sister is under a K1 visa and a Filipina and most likely she also applied for EAD together with the AOS just like 99% of the Filipina beneficiaries here.

Wanna bet? lol

[*JG* 2]

If in doubt, carry the NOA with you.

I say yes, she will be absolutely fine. We traveled domestically before Andre got his Green card.

She will travel by plane. She needs to go to New Jersey because my Uncle died today.

But she is worried if, it is safe for her to travel, without the GC, and TSA is very strict .

I hate to break it to you; but most green card holders do not regularly carry their green card.

[saunders 0]

Since she already had her interview I presumed she already received her Work Authorization Card? That would also be a valid Identification. Just make sure that her name on the plane ticket is the same with the ID she is going to present. As the other have corrctly stated, bring her NOA2, passport, and marriage license in case they need more documentation.

Goodluck

Thank you jom, you are very kind.

Take care and Godbless

If in doubt, carry the NOA with you.

I say yes, she will be absolutely fine. We traveled domestically before Andre got his Green card.

She will travel by plane. She needs to go to New Jersey because my Uncle died today.

But she is worried if, it is safe for her to travel, without the GC, and TSA is very strict .

I hate to break it to you; but most green card holders do not regularly carry their green card.

Thank you Jomo's girl.

Tc and Godbless

My sister had her AOS interview last september 17, at Los Angeles.

She has expired visa(k1-visa).Is is safe for her to travel from LAX to New Jersey???

She is still waiting for her GC?

Not by airplane. Just be aware that the TSA has begun random checking of immigration status at the aiport checkpoints..... So the answer is NOT 100% no problem. While she is OK it may take some explaining.

Thank you

Tc and godbless

[ed1961 0]

I would think that it is ok for her to travel, even with an expired K-1; as long as she met the conditions of the K-1 and was married within 90 days of arrival in the U.S. She is just waiting for the AOS to be processed and has proof that she complied with the K-1 as evidenced by the marriage cert. I don't see how traveling would be an issue.

I think that it is wise to follow the advice of others here and to bring the documents they suggest with her. She very well might be stopped at the airport and questioned about her expired K-1, but with the proofs that she has I would think she should be fine.

My condolences to your family for your loss.

BTW, payxibka is right about the TSA stepping up random checks at airports, but Border Patrol also has set up interior checkpoints in the U.S. along border state highways. They stop vehicles and ask the occupants if they are U.S. citizens. So, even if travelling on U.S. highways there is a possibility that one could be questioned about status and have their visas checked. It's not just at the airports that non-U.S. citizens may be questioned.

[saunders 0]

I would think that it is ok for her to travel, even with an expired K-1; as long as she met the conditions of the K-1 and was married within 90 days of arrival in the U.S. She is just waiting for the AOS to be processed and has proof that she complied with the K-1 as evidenced by the marriage cert. I don't see how traveling would be an issue.

I think that it is wise to follow the advice of others here and to bring the documents they suggest with her. She very well might be stopped at the airport and questioned about her expired K-1, but with the proofs that she has I would think she should be fine.

My condolences to your family for your loss.

BTW, payxibka is right about the TSA stepping up random checks at airports, but Border Patrol also has set up interior checkpoints in the U.S. along border state highways. They stop vehicles and ask the occupants if they are U.S. citizens. So, even if travelling on U.S. highways there is a possibility that one could be questioned about status and have their visas checked. It's not just at the airports that non-U.S. citizens may be questioned.

Thank you 'ed1961

Tc and godbless

[vichygurl 1]

BTW, payxibka is right about the TSA stepping up random checks at airports, but Border Patrol also has set up interior checkpoints in the U.S. along border state highways. They stop vehicles and ask the occupants if they are U.S. citizens. So, even if travelling on U.S. highways there is a possibility that one could be questioned about status and have their visas checked. It's not just at the airports that non-U.S. citizens may be questioned.

Oh my! so its not safe? me and my husband wants to go to New York one of these days by train.. we live in Delaware so its just nearby. Now upon reading this thread I'm afraid. My I-94 expires 2 days ago and we are submitting the AOS papers by this week just waiting for 1 important thing. Are we safe to go? It's his birthday gift for me..I'm dying to go I swear! Lol:)

Vida Taylor

[saunders 0]

BTW, payxibka is right about the TSA stepping up random checks at airports, but Border Patrol also has set up interior checkpoints in the U.S. along border state highways. They stop vehicles and ask the occupants if they are U.S. citizens. So, even if travelling on U.S. highways there is a possibility that one could be questioned about status and have their visas checked. It's not just at the airports that non-U.S. citizens may be questioned.

Oh my! so its not safe? me and my husband wants to go to New York one of these days by train.. we live in Delaware so its just nearby. Now upon reading this thread I'm afraid. My I-94 expires 2 days ago and we are submitting the AOS papers by this week just waiting for 1 important thing. Are we safe to go? It's his birthday gift for me..I'm dying to go I swear! Lol:)

Vida Taylor

My sister told me that she will be leaving today for New jersey, she will bring the documents just in case.