Should I carry proof...

[jorton]

Should I carry proof of Citizenship on my person?

Should one carry proof of Residency on his/her person? The letter that comes from US Imigration Service with a new Green Card recommends keeping it in a safe place.

 

[Billy_D]

You should follow the recommendation by keeping it in a safe place. It wouldn't hurt to have a scanned copy in your pc.

 

[The motor guy]

I don't think your going to get thrown out of the country. I'm sure they would allow you to make a trip back to your house to get your proof of citizenship before they send you back over the border. There's tons of illegal immigrants in this country. I don't see why someone would question your citizenship unless maybe you were making a major purchase or your applying for a job or something. So maybe if your doing those two things or your going through border patrol I wouldn't bother keeping it on you cause you don't want to lose it.

 

[crazyoildude]

everyone should have some sort of id in case of an emergency and besides itis the law..
I very seldom carry my wallet (because i always lose it) but i do carry my Police card

 

[MetalSlug]

Just carry a Driver licence is ALL U EVER NEED, unless some special situation where you came in and they ask for those proof. Leave it at home, and just carry your driver license and remember your SSN by heart.

I re enroll to college yesterday, and I apply for finance AID moneys, they ask for my US Citizen proof, its been 10 year and No one ever ask me that, so I have to call my dad, he the one kept all those paper, drove 1 hours to his house and get it, well this time Im kept all those payper, and put on a safe place in my house.

 

[Mr Nice]

MetalSlug,

What country are you from ?

 

[MetalSlug]

Originally Posted By: LT4 Vette
MetalSlug,

What country are you from ?




I hope you understand my privacy, and forget the question ^^

 

[dwendt44]

Drivers license should be enough.

Texas ain't Arizona, at least not yet.

A xerox copy of green card if you wish, might not be a bad idea.
Keep originals in a safe place.

 

[JHZR2]

Dont worry, the only thing that is illegal is to ask an illegal their status. LOL.

I'd reduce-sized photocopy everything to fit on a small sheet and keep that if you think there is a possible issue.

If you have a valid driver's license, then I think youre OK.

If you dont like the prospect of someone assuming that youre illegal, then take it up with your fellow ex-countrymen so they come over the right way.

 

[MetalSlug]

btw dont laminate your SSN card or any important paper type card. ask me how I know lol.

Like I say carry a valid DL and remmeber your SSN by heart, that all you ever need. If you ever lost or forgot your wallet with your DL, and cop ask you, just tell him your SSN.

 

[PandaBear]

No, the most you need is a driver's license, no one should demand to see your passport or green card unless you are apply for something (another id, a job, or benefit) or crossing border.

I wouldn't even carry a copy of either just to satisfy someone's curiosity.

 

[expat]

Personally, I have this thing about carrying ID, I never do.
It's called presumption of innocence.

 

[MonumentOiler]

Depends on your immigration status. If you are a naturalized citizen then you don't have to carry anything. If you are a legal alien resident then the law does require you to carry some documents at all times.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Green Card

Quote:
You have certain rights and responsibilities as a permanent resident.

If you are a permanent resident age 18 or older, you are required to have a valid green card in your possession at all times.

 

[MonumentOiler]

Originally Posted By: expat
Personally, I have this thing about carrying ID, I never do.
It's called presumption of innocence.


You don't appear innocent if you aren't following rules agreed to when accepting a permanent resident status in a foreign country.

What if you are guilty of a minor violation ? A traffic offense or municipal ordinance. A foreign resident would be wise to have all his information in order.

 

[eljefino]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_and_identify_statutes

If OP is from the Middle East, his name will loosely translate into English. (Look at Khadaffi/ Quadaffi.) Also there will be a lot of guys with very similar sounding names.

Hispanic family name structures also get truncated in the States, and there are lots of overlap. You may want to carry ID to prove you're not someone else, who you don't know, but the gov't wants to talk to.

 

[Bluestream]

Geneva Convention: give name, rank and serial-number, but nothing else.

 

[SrDriver]

Passport or the passport the passport ID card.

 

[Pablo]

Just make sure you claim you are here illegally (oops undocumented) AND you have committed murder, rape, etc. Then for sure you won't get tossed out.

 

[jorton]

Originally Posted By: dwendt44
Drivers license should be enough.

Texas ain't Arizona, at least not yet.

A xerox copy of green card if you wish, might not be a bad idea.
Keep originals in a safe place.


In the Rio Grande valley area in Texas I think DPS may ask to see papers at a traffic violation. This area is a transit community for immigrants who are in-process. Mexican nationals are legally employed there, too.

Originally Posted By: MonumentOiler
Depends on your immigration status. If you are a naturalized citizen then you don't have to carry anything. If you are a legal alien resident then the law does require you to carry some documents at all times.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Green Card

Quote:
You have certain rights and responsibilities as a permanent resident.

If you are a permanent resident age 18 or older, you are required to have a valid green card in your possession at all times.


Thank you

Originally Posted By: MonumentOiler
Depends on your immigration status. If you are a naturalized citizen then you don't have to carry anything.


I am assuming laws for born in US and naturalized Citizens is the same. I'm still not sure residents must carry proof, and citizens don't have to.

 

[71Chevyguy]

VERY expensive to replace if lost,keeping it in a safe place is a good idea.