Travel within the US while on AOS

[TBoneTX 48,435]

If the OP would be driving through the Falfurrias checkpoint, she probably lives more in the McAllen-Harlingen area (in the Valley) rather than out toward Del Rio, si man. I rather enjoy the cute little Del Rio airport, by the way.

The only observation of note that I have about the airports in either city is that the TSA is very aggressive at the Harlingen airport. However, they have nothing to do with immigration.

I've never flown from the Laredo or Brownsville airports, but if my experiences at the other four commercial border airports are any guide, there should be no extra "immigration" scrutiny at any of them, no man.

[alexa84 0]

Thank you all for the advise. Tbone guessed right again, I do live in the Valley and will be letting you know what is the outcome of this adventure. Himher thanks for the insight also. I have another question though, my status while on AOS is called pending AOS or protected status right?? Because i had a lady (who works at a law firm, but is not a lawyer) told me I was OUT OF STATUS all the time until I get my GC, thing that seems outrageous to me because it could mean I can be deported any moment between the submittal of my AOS application and delivery of my GC, it does not make sense. Needless to mention I am not in violation of any rule, did not overstayed, visa still hasn't expired, etc.

[Iyawo Ijebu 157]

Thank you all for the advise. Tbone guessed right again, I do live in the Valley and will be letting you know what is the outcome of this adventure. Himher thanks for the insight also. I have another question though, my status while on AOS is called pending AOS or protected status right?? Because i had a lady (who works at a law firm, but is not a lawyer) told me I was OUT OF STATUS all the time until I get my GC, thing that seems outrageous to me because it could mean I can be deported any moment between the submittal of my AOS application and delivery of my GC, it does not make sense. Needless to mention I am not in violation of any rule, did not overstayed, visa still hasn't expired, etc.

Seems pretty straight forward to me.

[Ban Hammer 14,686]

one post removed for name calling, post returned below minus the tos violation.

I assume that you are in the deconstutionalized zone between the border and the rest of the country but inside the highway checkpoint. My brother used to practice medicine in Del Rio and I have flown from that airport and also recall the checkpoint, which was miles north of the actual BORDER.

They did not ask for a passport at the airport for the flight from Del Rio to Houston and there is no immigration counter, only normal check-in like any other normal domestic airline counter. I flew out of Del Rio on my drivers license as I was not carrying a passport or any other form of identification at the time.

The officer was incorrect in that with a passport, K1 visa, and AOS receipt notice you are in legal status "Pending AOS" and cannot be prevented from traveling from state to state, even from deconstitutionalized South Texas.

I believe I would gather my documents and try it. It's what? a 15-minute drive and they aren't going to deport you right there LOL. Otherwise, if too nervous I'd skip the drive and take the flight and stay out of that area between the border and the 25 mile checkpoints until you have your EAD at least.

Good luck

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Thank you all for the advise. Tbone guessed right again, I do live in the Valley and will be letting you know what is the outcome of this adventure. Himher thanks for the insight also. I have another question though, my status while on AOS is called pending AOS or protected status right?? Because i had a lady (who works at a law firm, but is not a lawyer) told me I was OUT OF STATUS all the time until I get my GC, thing that seems outrageous to me because it could mean I can be deported any moment between the submittal of my AOS application and delivery of my GC, it does not make sense. Needless to mention I am not in violation of any rule, did not overstayed, visa still hasn't expired, etc.

People are often idiots once you file AOS you are in a new period of authorised stay BUT I should warn you... there is at least one story i am aware of where a girl (USC) and her husband (immigrant) had filed for AOS, had their NOA1, and travelled on a bus to another state. ICE boarded the bus and did NOT accept his NOA1. They saw his visa/I-94 were expired and locked him up in immigration jail. About $25K+ later in legal fees and bond he was free to go but he did go before an immigration judge who threw it out because of course he (the immigrant) was legal to stay at the time. Didn't stop ICE from locking him up though, or stop her/them from having to pay all that money. The NOA1 only proves you filed. Doesn't prove it's still pending and that you haven't been denied. So just be REALLY wary.

I always have trouble finding the thread (with the above story) but I'll keep trying!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I always have trouble finding the thread (with the above story) but I'll keep trying!

I've given up It's just been too long so i can't remember enough...

[TBoneTX 48,435]

OP Amiga: According to an answer that I got from a sharp immigration abogado (lawyer) when I myself had the question that you now have, your status is "applicant for adjustment" or simply "adjustment applicant," si man.

[alexa84 0]

Hello all, so I traveled yesterday by car and passed the falfurrias checkpoint. Just showed my passport that had the unexpired I-94 stapled. I had all my paperwork ready just in case, they did not ask anything. I was quite surprised after hearing some awful stories. One thing though, when the officer asked if we were us citizens my husband said he was and handed my passport, we didn't give any other information and were not asked anything else, if my I-94 had been expired might have been a different story. Just wanted to share my experience , thank you all for the responses.

[TBoneTX 48,435]

So glad that it worked out, Amiga! Give us future reports if anything ever happens differently. And remember: Avoid the Alpine checkpoint, si man!