🔺 r/USCISuSpirited_Tree573·69 days ago

TRAVEL EXPERIENCE - Do Not Travel

***WITH EXPIRED DOCUMENTS***. Sharing THIS for anyone who HAS valid unexpired REAL ID and is thinking of traveling with THAT document but doesn't currently have a valid, unexpired GC and has NOT YET received an extension letter or hasn’t filed for renewal or removal of conditions due to delays for ANY reason. I just flew in from Puerto Rico. Getting through TSA and Agriculture was a breeze. However, my 1 a.m. flight felt extremely alarming very quickly. As they began boarding, the airline attendants made an announcement telling passengers to have their documents ready because CBP would be “joining us AT THE GATE today” to verify documents. They then proceeded to check every passenger’s documents right at the entrance of the gate and asked everyone, “What country are you a citizen of?” Everyone in my party is a U.S. citizen, and everyone had their passports in hand. I was able to get through TSA using only my REAL ID, which I obtained through my conditional green card. I am currently working with my lawyer to have my conditions removed. I do not feel comfortable sharing more details regarding my case here. However, my green card expired a month ago , so I was extremely hesitant and…
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US Citizenship and Immigration Services — applications, timelines, status.

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