Travel within the US?

[historygirl]

I need some advice. I would like to attend a conference about 15 hours away from where I live, and I am considering taking a plane. However, my residency is pending. I am waiting for an EAD and response from my I-485 application. My I-130 was approved and I completed biometrics. Can I use my foreign passport as identification? Does anyone have any advice or experience with traveling within the US?

[txh1b]

No problem as long as the ID document is valid. Just carry your 485 receipt copy if you are worried.

[historygirl]

Does anyone have any personal experiences traveling within the US with a foreign passport?

[knowledgeable]

You want my own experience ...

... or just general information from others?

I know a lot of people have travelled in United States with passport from those countries which are in the white list.

Sorry, cannot tell you about my own experience as that would be too personal and revealing!

Take care.

[historygirl]

... or just general information from others?

I know a lot of people have travelled in United States with passport from those countries which are in the white list.

Sorry, cannot tell you about my own experience as that would be too personal and revealing!

Take care.

Pretty much I'm wondering if anyone has had problems using a foreign passport within the U.S. Were they questioned? detained? etc. Did the TSA give them a difficult time? So, any information would be great.

[edosaa]

Pretty much I'm wondering if anyone has had problems using a foreign passport within the U.S. Were they questioned? detained? etc. Did the TSA give them a difficult time? So, any information would be great.

You have a greater chance of being "randomly selected" for additional questions. If you have a valid US drivers license, that's all you need to travel within the United States. No point flashing a foreign passport if you don't have to.

[knowledgeable]

That's absolutely NOT TRUE ...

... please relax and travel with ease. There is no "random" selection for questioning just because you have a foriegn passport.

Imaging if that were the scenario, US will lose the few tourists who do come and spend money.

Enjoy your trip.

[cyntrax77]

I've traveled to Florida, Nevada, Houston
with my foreign passport for past 6 yrs and I have never had any problems.
Dont worry all they care about is a valid ID