What do I carry to re-enter the U.S.? [split/merged topic]

[RMYS 4]

Hello everyone.

Since my question is relate to this topic, I will leave the question here instead of making a new post.

After getting married I take care of the AOS, AP and EAD. I already get my card with the AP and EAD together. My AOS have a RFE.

I will go on vacations to my country for 10 days. When I come back the only thing I have to present is the security to get in the country again is the card and passport? Do I have to bring my marriage certificate too? Just walking on the street instead of using my passport I can now use the AP/EAD card as away to identify myself?

[usmsbow 795]

Hello everyone.

Since my question is relate to this topic, I will leave the question here instead of making a new post.

After getting married I take care of the AOS, AP and EAD. I already get my card with the AP and EAD together. My AOS have a RFE.

I will go on vacations to my country for 10 days. When I come back the only thing I have to present is the security to get in the country again is the card and passport? Do I have to bring my marriage certificate too? Just walking on the street instead of using my passport I can now use the AP/EAD card as away to identify myself?

Yes, when you return to the US, you just have to present your AP/EAD card and passport.

As for ID card, the problem is many Americans are not familiar with it. I wouldn't be surprised if bars/restaurants/stores wouldn't accept it as legit ID if you used it to show you were old enough to buy alcohol. So sure, you can use it as ID, but it might not be very useful for you. Passport and driver license much more useful.

[RMYS 4]

Hello everyone.

After getting married I take care of the AOS, AP and EAD. I already get my card with the AP and EAD together. My AOS have a RFE.

• I will go on vacations to my country for 10 days. When I come back the only thing I have to present is the security to get in the country again is my Employment Authorization Card (I-512 Advance Parole) and passport?
• Do I have to bring my marriage certificate too?
• Just walking on the street instead of using my passport I can now use the AP/EAD card as a way to identify myself?

[TBoneTX 43,058]

Are you sure that you satisfied the RFE for your AOS? If they deny your AOS, your EAD & AP become invalid.

Yes, present your combination card with passport.

You might not "need" your marriage certificate, but I strongly recommend that you carry it until you get your green card.

In regard to identification, it depends on who stops you, and where, and why. The "stop & identify" statutes for each U.S. state differ, and the issue is complex. I'm supplying a couple of links below. If you're merely asking about supplying identification when (for example) you're making a credit-card purchase in a store, either your passport or your card should suffice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqMjMPlXzdA

http://www.aclu.org/files/kyr/kyr_english.pdf

[TBoneTX 43,058]

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[Dashinka 23,239]

Per your question regarding your marriage certificate, it is always prudent to keep a copy of the certificate with you when traveling. Also, since you have the combo card, I would look into getting a state ID/drivers license. As already stated, this is a more recognized form of ID when you need it to verify your age, or ID when using a credit card, etc.

Good Luck!

[RMYS 4]

Thanks everyone for the replies.