air travel within the U.S.

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phoenixsaint

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Hi People,

I have a general question regarding air travel within the states.

1) when traveling by air within the U.S. must we take both our G.C. and
passport?
2) for children under 18 years of age, do they also need to take G.C. and
passport? Or does it suffice to just take any picture id, such as school
student id?

Thanks.

Phoenix Saint.
 
GC required but...

I travel every week on business within US. I always carry my GC but have never been asked for it. The only thing that is happening is my GC is bent because of carrying it in my wallet..Any suggestions ?????

TPK
 
I was never asked for GC. Even in those days when I was on visa, I used to show Driver's License. That was it. They do not know about your status, citizen or GC holder or on visa until you tell them. In that case, what do Citizens carry? How do they know that you are not a citizen? I always showed picture ID ( DL) and that was it.
 
JoeF said:
They don't. But, if you claim to be a citizen when asked by an officer, when you are not, you become deportable.
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Only if you seek a benefit from federal or state law.
 
18 Usc 911 -

Title 18
CHAPTER 43 - FALSE PERSONATION
Sec. 911. - Citizen of the United States

Whoever falsely and willfully represents himself to be a citizen of the United States shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both

http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/18/911.html

There is a tracking documents about Federal crime
prosecution at Syracus University site. Each year
a couple of cases about 18 USC 911
 
The discussion here has taken another course. It is not about claiming something but providing a proof of identification.

When you are asked for ID at the airport, you simply show Driver's License. In the absence of DL (for those who do not drive) they can show Picture ID. The authority that issues DL can also issue a Picture ID ( this looks same as DL but has a title, ID only).

I am not sure why an airport staff would ask GC after you provide a DL or Picture ID.

It is true that GC holders have to carry GC all the time but it is not necessary to show that at airport for travel. When asked for an ID, it is enough to show DL or Picture ID but if specifically asked for PR then one needs to present that. I am not sure why would airport staff would ask for GC as he/she does not know by looking at your DL about your status.

For those personnel who have authority to ask a GC then one must show that. I am not sure airport staff has authority to that but if they do then one should provide GC as a proof.
 
This is from uscis official web-site. You do not need to physically carry the GC card with you at all times.

Permanent Resident Card
The Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551, is issued to all Permanent Residents as evidence of alien registration and their permanent status in the US. The card must be in your possession at all times. While that does not require that you have on your person at all times, it does require that you have a currently valid card and that you know where it is and can show it to an immigration officer, if requested. The Permanent Resident Card currently is issued with a 10-year validity. You status as a Permanent Resident does not expire with the 10-year validity. Only the card expires. The card is only valid up to the expiration date and must be renewed before it expires.
 
I’m one of those people who don’t carry my PR with me most of the time. I only carry it when traveling, within the US or of course abroad, which I don’t do very often. I figure I’ll risk it, and if CIS gives me hard time I’ll show them their web page before being hauled off to Guantanamo.

But when you board an airplane, ALWAYS ALWAYS have your card. Odds are you’ll never need it, but consider this. Security as we know has been extremely tight the past few years (compared to before). How do you know that you won’t get flagged for something and asked detailed questions? It happened to one of my friends. Somehow the flagged him. Asked him questions including birthplace, job, current address. This happened a few months after 9/11, so things were even more tense. I’m not sure if these questions are legal or not, but be aware that you may be asked these things. The airport is the one place you want to do everything by the book (i.e. no gun jokes :) ).

Rgds,
sadiq

p.s. this gentleman was a SWM (native born Italian American; I still give him a hard time over it).
 
This seems like a good thread for many good points

Okay - for those newly approved ones, who are still waiting for the GC like me - but have I-551 stamp in the passport -

Is it ok to travel overseas w/ I-551 stamp in place ?
 
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