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Natalia123456   1

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I am currently in AOS process after marrying US citizen afrer getting K1 fiancée visa. Recently I received my Colorado State ID with the black bar on the upper left, which says :not for federal identification and voting “ . Can i use this id to board the plane within us? Also can i use my EAD card for the same purpose? 

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Marcelina   246

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Colorado ID is compliant with new real id politics so you are good to go! EAD is also fine :)

 

check this out: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id

 

But having your passport and documents regarding pending AOS wouldn’t hurt. It’s always better to be prepared ;)

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I got a Colorado DL with a black bar on it. I've only been questioned once out of about 5 domestic flights I've taken with it. 

Spoiler

Aug 2011 - Arrived on F1 visa

09/06/2015 Started exchanging messages

10/13/2015 We met in person

07/01/2017 We got engaged!

10/31/2017 We got married!

11/08/2017 AOS Package (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) sent via USPS - Chicago Lockbox

                      (Priority Mail - USPS autocorrected zipcode to 60680-4187)

11/12/2017 Package delivered (Delayed due to USPS mistakenly took it to 60624 and Veteran's Day) 

11/13/2017 Received Date (Priority Date)

11/21/2017 Received 4 e-mails & 4 text notifications (01:30 AM EST); checks cashed

11/28/2017 Received 4 NOA1 hard copies

12/09/2017 Received Biometrics Appointment Letter (for i-485 and i-765)

12/21/2017 Biometrics Appointment

01/08/2018 **I-765 and I-131 Approved** (61 days)

01/16/2018 %%Received combo card%% (tracking shows USCIS sent it on Jan 11 from MO, then Jan 15 USPS closed for MLK day) 

01/20/2018 Received approval letters for EAD and AP

09/20/2018 Received text 'Interview was scheduled' and interview notice will be mailed

09/27/2018 Received Interview notice by mail

10/25/2018 Interview day

10/26/2018 I-485 case status updated to "We ordered your new card"

10/29/2018 Case Status updated to "We approved your Form I-485"

10/31/2018 Case Status updated to "We mailed your new card"

11/01/2018 My card was picked up by the USPS with tracking number assigned

11/05/2018 Green Card Received 

 

Side note: I turned my maiden name into second middle name. In the combo card, my given name is First Firstmiddleinitial, however on the back of the card, they attempted to list my second middle name. 

 

My application package:

Interview Experience:

 

 

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

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It's unlikely your status will ever be questioned, but you should carry proof of it anyway.

 

Pinned thread on this topic:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/562879-cbp-at-tsa-airport-checkpoints-why-theyre-there-how-best-to-handle/

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

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I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Natalia123456 Rookie

Natalia123456   1

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1 hour ago, Marcelina said:

Colorado ID is compliant with new real id politics so you are good to go! EAD is also fine :)

 

check this out: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id

 

But having your passport and documents regarding pending AOS wouldn’t hurt. It’s always better to be prepared ;)

I know that Colorado is compliant, but why does it still say on my id about “not for federal identification....bla bla”? For my understanding if it’s compliant it shouldn’t have had that black bar with that “not federal identification...”. Correct me if I’m wrong please. And thanks for your reply.

Natalia123456 Rookie

Natalia123456   1

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1 hour ago, ThomasNC1988 said:

I'm not sure about that, but I would recommend taking your passport if you are doing any traveling and you can use that to board a domestic flight.

MY passport has my maiden name. My id has my husbands last name that I already use....ooops((( maybe I should carry a marriage license along with the id and passport...

Natalia123456 Rookie

Natalia123456   1

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1 hour ago, ColoradoBeauty said:

I got a Colorado DL with a black bar on it. I've only been questioned once out of about 5 domestic flights I've taken with it. 

What did u do when they questioned you? Thanks. 

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

It's unlikely your status will ever be questioned, but you should carry proof of it anyway.

 

Pinned thread on this topic:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/562879-cbp-at-tsa-airport-checkpoints-why-theyre-there-how-best-to-handle/

Thst is very helpful, thank you.

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ColoradoBeauty   79

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2 hours ago, Natalia123456 said:

I know that Colorado is compliant, but why does it still say on my id about “not for federal identification....bla bla”? For my understanding if it’s compliant it shouldn’t have had that black bar with that “not federal identification...”. Correct me if I’m wrong please. And thanks for your reply.

The black bar bothers me too.. but here is an explanation for it

https://www.kolkoassociates.com/immigration-and-firm-news/the-black-bar-the-restricted-colorado-driver-s-license

 

Yeah, I guess for peace mind,  might as well bring all supporting documents  (passport and marriage certificate) 

 

If you don't mind sharing, did you apply for SSN prior to ID? I'm trying to figure out whether have to wait for EAD to get name change on my DL. 

Spoiler

Aug 2011 - Arrived on F1 visa

09/06/2015 Started exchanging messages

10/13/2015 We met in person

07/01/2017 We got engaged!

10/31/2017 We got married!

11/08/2017 AOS Package (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) sent via USPS - Chicago Lockbox

                      (Priority Mail - USPS autocorrected zipcode to 60680-4187)

11/12/2017 Package delivered (Delayed due to USPS mistakenly took it to 60624 and Veteran's Day) 

11/13/2017 Received Date (Priority Date)

11/21/2017 Received 4 e-mails & 4 text notifications (01:30 AM EST); checks cashed

11/28/2017 Received 4 NOA1 hard copies

12/09/2017 Received Biometrics Appointment Letter (for i-485 and i-765)

12/21/2017 Biometrics Appointment

01/08/2018 **I-765 and I-131 Approved** (61 days)

01/16/2018 %%Received combo card%% (tracking shows USCIS sent it on Jan 11 from MO, then Jan 15 USPS closed for MLK day) 

01/20/2018 Received approval letters for EAD and AP

09/20/2018 Received text 'Interview was scheduled' and interview notice will be mailed

09/27/2018 Received Interview notice by mail

10/25/2018 Interview day

10/26/2018 I-485 case status updated to "We ordered your new card"

10/29/2018 Case Status updated to "We approved your Form I-485"

10/31/2018 Case Status updated to "We mailed your new card"

11/01/2018 My card was picked up by the USPS with tracking number assigned

11/05/2018 Green Card Received 

 

Side note: I turned my maiden name into second middle name. In the combo card, my given name is First Firstmiddleinitial, however on the back of the card, they attempted to list my second middle name. 

 

My application package:

Interview Experience:

 

 

ColoradoBeauty Collaborator

ColoradoBeauty   79

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2 hours ago, Natalia123456 said:

What did u do when they questioned you? Thanks. 

Thst is very helpful, thank you.

 It happened last year, but the TSA person actually didn't ask me anything, but asked his colleague about it. My guess is he is new and didn't know how to interpret the black bar. 

Edited by ColoradoBeauty
Spoiler

Aug 2011 - Arrived on F1 visa

09/06/2015 Started exchanging messages

10/13/2015 We met in person

07/01/2017 We got engaged!

10/31/2017 We got married!

11/08/2017 AOS Package (I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131) sent via USPS - Chicago Lockbox

                      (Priority Mail - USPS autocorrected zipcode to 60680-4187)

11/12/2017 Package delivered (Delayed due to USPS mistakenly took it to 60624 and Veteran's Day) 

11/13/2017 Received Date (Priority Date)

11/21/2017 Received 4 e-mails & 4 text notifications (01:30 AM EST); checks cashed

11/28/2017 Received 4 NOA1 hard copies

12/09/2017 Received Biometrics Appointment Letter (for i-485 and i-765)

12/21/2017 Biometrics Appointment

01/08/2018 **I-765 and I-131 Approved** (61 days)

01/16/2018 %%Received combo card%% (tracking shows USCIS sent it on Jan 11 from MO, then Jan 15 USPS closed for MLK day) 

01/20/2018 Received approval letters for EAD and AP

09/20/2018 Received text 'Interview was scheduled' and interview notice will be mailed

09/27/2018 Received Interview notice by mail

10/25/2018 Interview day

10/26/2018 I-485 case status updated to "We ordered your new card"

10/29/2018 Case Status updated to "We approved your Form I-485"

10/31/2018 Case Status updated to "We mailed your new card"

11/01/2018 My card was picked up by the USPS with tracking number assigned

11/05/2018 Green Card Received 

 

Side note: I turned my maiden name into second middle name. In the combo card, my given name is First Firstmiddleinitial, however on the back of the card, they attempted to list my second middle name. 

 

My application package:

Interview Experience:

 

 

Natalia123456 Rookie

Natalia123456   1

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3 minutes ago, ColoradoBeauty said:

The black bar bothers me too.. but here is an explanation for it

https://www.kolkoassociates.com/immigration-and-firm-news/the-black-bar-the-restricted-colorado-driver-s-license

 

Yeah, I guess for peace mind,  might as well bring all supporting documents  (passport and marriage certificate) 

 

If you don't mind sharing, did you apply for SSN prior to ID? I'm trying to figure out whether have to wait for EAD to get name change on my DL. 

I did get the SSN prior to ID. 

NikLR Grand Master

NikLR   13,231

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Colorado uses the SAVE db to issue driver's licenses.  Once you have your green card you can get a new one and it wont have the black bar. 

Use your passport or ead to fly domestically.  Always book tickets in the same name as your ID. 

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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13 hours ago, Natalia123456 said:

I am currently in AOS process after marrying US citizen afrer getting K1 fiancée visa. Recently I received my Colorado State ID with the black bar on the upper left, which says :not for federal identification and voting “ . Can i use this id to board the plane within us?

Right now, it's probably yes - TSA will likely accept the card.

 

13 hours ago, Natalia123456 said:

Also can i use my EAD card for the same purpose? 

EAD card is recognised by TSA as valid identification.

 

12 hours ago, Marcelina said:

Colorado ID is compliant with new real id politics so you are good to go!

Colorado ID without the black bar is compliant. The state's FAQ declares a license with the black banner is not valid for commercial air travel. 

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Marcelina   246

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1 minute ago, broppy said:

Colorado ID without the black bar is compliant. The state's FAQ declares a license with the black banner is not valid for commercial air travel. 

Thanks for clarifying! But OP has EAD so she is still fine with domestic flights.

 
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