Domestic Flying with expired I 94?

[t1g3rtoes 1]

Hi all-

I have seen this topic floated a bit with mixed replies, and a few "long in the tooth" threads on the subject that might now be a bit dated.  So I thought I'd pose the question anew:

 

My wife came over on a K1 in October.  We were married in December, but her I-94 expired earlier this month.  We are slowpoking thru getting our AOS paperwork mailed off, and hope to have that completed next week.  But in the meantime, we would like to travel in the not-so-distant future.

 

Although her I-94 is expired, it's been my understanding that we can fly domestically, so long as she brings her up-to-date passport.  To be on the safe side, we also plan to take a copy of our marriage certificate, along with her social security card for good measure. 

 

Is there anything concrete that stipulates that domestic air travel is kosher for us?  Are there any risks involved that we should be aware of?

 

Thanks in advance for the replies, folks.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Even with those things your wife can be subject to removal from the country.

 

that being said, domestically this is seldom an issue 

[f f 725]

if the plane has to make a landing outside the us for any reason (medical or malfunction or something) your wife will be stuck outside the us till you complete the cr1 "fun".

 

look at where you are traveling between since even if it starts and ends in the us it is sometimes faster to fly over another country.

 

good luck

[Ash.1101 1,756]

Domestically it shouldn't be an issue.


But do understand that until you send off the AOS and receive the NOA1 (I-797) your wife is in overstay/illegal status. Being married doesn't mean anything to immigration, nor does having a social, and she's expected to have a passport since she's from another country.

It would be a lot better for ya'll to at least wait until you receive the I-797 to show she has applied for the AOS and is in a time of authorized stay. That's the highest form of proof you can have while waiting for AOS to be adjudicated, pre-EAD/AP of course.

[Hope&Love 38]

Hi

 

To be on the same side, at least wait until you get NOAs and bring them along with passport and SSN. Also, make sure to stay away from border cities(Canada and Mexico) as well as Hawaii. 

[*FishF00D* 45]

2 hours ago, Hope&Love said:

Hi

 

To be on the same side, at least wait until you get NOAs and bring them along with passport and SSN. Also, make sure to stay away from border cities(Canada and Mexico) as well as Hawaii. 

Out of curiosity, why would you suggest to stay away from Hawaii - possible emergency landings out of country?

[Fr8dog 312]

11 hours ago, f f said:

if the plane has to make a landing outside the us for any reason (medical or malfunction or something) your wife will be stuck outside the us till you complete the cr1 "fun".

 

look at where you are traveling between since even if it starts and ends in the us it is sometimes faster to fly over another country.

 

good luck

This would only be the case if the passengers would depart the aircraft. The aircraft is considered US-soil by international treaties (also signed by the US).

[Corey911 37]

17 hours ago, t1g3rtoes said:

Hi all-

I have seen this topic floated a bit with mixed replies, and a few "long in the tooth" threads on the subject that might now be a bit dated.  So I thought I'd pose the question anew:

 

My wife came over on a K1 in October.  We were married in December, but her I-94 expired earlier this month.  We are slowpoking thru getting our AOS paperwork mailed off, and hope to have that completed next week.  But in the meantime, we would like to travel in the not-so-distant future.

 

Although her I-94 is expired, it's been my understanding that we can fly domestically, so long as she brings her up-to-date passport.  To be on the safe side, we also plan to take a copy of our marriage certificate, along with her social security card for good measure. 

 

Is there anything concrete that stipulates that domestic air travel is kosher for us?  Are there any risks involved that we should be aware of?

 

Thanks in advance for the replies, folks.

We traveled TX-MN and back, non-stop flights, TSA precheck, had just marriage cert. on us + passport + his state id (+military id), no one cares, once your wife international passport is not expired you are good to fly domestic.

[t1g3rtoes 1]

Sounds like it's advisable to wait for acknowledgement of receipt of the AOS packet.

 

If it colors opinion, we would be traveling from Tennessee to the Northeast corridor- maybe NY, Philadelphia, Boston, DC, etc.

[Fr8dog 312]

Bring the NOA-1 and maybe a copy of the marriage certificate, it will make your life a lot easier if you happen to run into someone that decides to check. Just don't put them in your checked luggage.

[t1g3rtoes 1]

4 hours ago, Fr8dog said:

Bring the NOA-1 and maybe a copy of the marriage certificate, it will make your life a lot easier if you happen to run into someone that decides to check. Just don't put them in your checked luggage.

i keep reminding myself:  papers and documents needed to pass airport checkpoints in-hand....illicit drugs go in the checked baggage....gotta keep that straight