No ID--How will i do my biometrics

[GhanaMade88 0]

i should be receiving my biometrics app letter soon and im stuck at my ID situation.......I was brought here at the age of 3 without inspection so i have no passport, i cant get a state ID because i dont have a social security card. Did anyone go through a similar situation? can i just bring a non-government ID? what can i do?

[Otto 83]

Not sure you'll be able to complete the biometrics - the whole point of biometrics it to ensure the identity of the alien (finger prints, photo).

You have no official photo ID of any kind? (What non-government ID would you bring?)

[Bobby+Umit 161]

"Without inspection"? I think that will stop your AOS process.

Foreign Nationals Entering The U.S. Without Inspection

If a foreign national entered the U.S. illegally, and was not examined by an immigration officer, he/she is not eligible for adjustment of status. This applies even to foreign nationals married to U.S. citizens or to foreign nationals who have a U.S. citizen as an immediate relative.

Source: http://www.whiteandshepherd.com/immigration3.html

The only cases that will allow you to remain and AOS if your didn't get inspected are these:

Abused spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents who entered without inspection may adjust status regardless of the date they entered the U.S. They may file a self-petition for themselves and for their children.

Aliens who entered without inspection who are present in the United States on December 21, 2000 and who are beneficiaries of a petition or labor certification filed on or before April 30, 2001.

Are you consulting with a lawyer?

To answer your question, I do not believe a non-government ID would be sufficient.

[GhanaMade88 0]

"Without inspection"? I think that will stop your AOS process.

Foreign Nationals Entering The U.S. Without Inspection

If a foreign national entered the U.S. illegally, and was not examined by an immigration officer, he/she is not eligible for adjustment of status. This applies even to foreign nationals married to U.S. citizens or to foreign nationals who have a U.S. citizen as an immediate relative.

Source: http://www.whiteandshepherd.com/immigration3.html

The only cases that will allow you to remain and AOS if your didn't get inspected are these:

Abused spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents who entered without inspection may adjust status regardless of the date they entered the U.S. They may file a self-petition for themselves and for their children.

Aliens who entered without inspection who are present in the United States on December 21, 2000 and who are beneficiaries of a petition or labor certification filed on or before April 30, 2001.

Are you consulting with a lawyer?

To answer your question, I do not believe a non-government ID would be sufficient.

i have an approved battered spouse petition

[Bobby+Umit 161]

"Without inspection"? I think that will stop your AOS process.

Foreign Nationals Entering The U.S. Without Inspection

If a foreign national entered the U.S. illegally, and was not examined by an immigration officer, he/she is not eligible for adjustment of status. This applies even to foreign nationals married to U.S. citizens or to foreign nationals who have a U.S. citizen as an immediate relative.

Source: http://www.whiteandshepherd.com/immigration3.html

The only cases that will allow you to remain and AOS if your didn't get inspected are these:

Abused spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents who entered without inspection may adjust status regardless of the date they entered the U.S. They may file a self-petition for themselves and for their children.

Aliens who entered without inspection who are present in the United States on December 21, 2000 and who are beneficiaries of a petition or labor certification filed on or before April 30, 2001.

Are you consulting with a lawyer?

To answer your question, I do not believe a non-government ID would be sufficient.

i have an approved battered spouse petition

Then your good

[GhanaMade88 0]

"Without inspection"? I think that will stop your AOS process.

Foreign Nationals Entering The U.S. Without Inspection

If a foreign national entered the U.S. illegally, and was not examined by an immigration officer, he/she is not eligible for adjustment of status. This applies even to foreign nationals married to U.S. citizens or to foreign nationals who have a U.S. citizen as an immediate relative.

Source: http://www.whiteandshepherd.com/immigration3.html

The only cases that will allow you to remain and AOS if your didn't get inspected are these:

Abused spouses and minor children of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents who entered without inspection may adjust status regardless of the date they entered the U.S. They may file a self-petition for themselves and for their children.

Aliens who entered without inspection who are present in the United States on December 21, 2000 and who are beneficiaries of a petition or labor certification filed on or before April 30, 2001.

Are you consulting with a lawyer?

To answer your question, I do not believe a non-government ID would be sufficient.

i have an approved battered spouse petition

Then your good

but what kind of id can i bring?

[EZ3145 0]

i should be receiving my biometrics app letter soon and im stuck at my ID situation.......I was brought here at the age of 3 without inspection so i have no passport, i cant get a state ID because i dont have a social security card. Did anyone go through a similar situation? can i just bring a non-government ID? what can i do?

Wait! you came to the United States at the age of 3 and you don't have a passport nor social security card??

Really? why? huh? wait a min. what? ok, I'm speechless. wait, how did that happen?

Did your parents do anything about it before your 18th birthday?

ok, I'm confused. sorry

[GhanaMade88 0]

i should be receiving my biometrics app letter soon and im stuck at my ID situation.......I was brought here at the age of 3 without inspection so i have no passport, i cant get a state ID because i dont have a social security card. Did anyone go through a similar situation? can i just bring a non-government ID? what can i do?

Wait! you came to the United States at the age of 3 and you don't have a passport nor social security card??

Really? why? huh? wait a min. what? ok, I'm speechless. wait, how did that happen?

Did your parents do anything about it before your 18th birthday?

ok, I'm confused. sorry

nope they didnt do anything

[Bobby+Umit 161]

What paperwork did you use to get the first petition? (id wise)?

I've did a few searches on types of id's required, and everything is pointing to a "government" type id, like state/federal issued.

[Otto 83]

How about telling us what ID you DO have?

[GhanaMade88 0]

What paperwork did you use to get the first petition? (id wise)?

I've did a few searches on types of id's required, and everything is pointing to a "government" type id, like state/federal issued.

birth cert, marriage cert

How about telling us what ID you DO have?

i have a non government issued ID

[Bobby+Umit 161]

What paperwork did you use to get the first petition? (id wise)?

I've did a few searches on types of id's required, and everything is pointing to a "government" type id, like state/federal issued.

birth cert, marriage cert

You may want to contact their office and see if you can use them to prove ID.

Some states will allow you to get a State ID, without requiring an SSN, have you checked your state? *ah - i see you answered that*

What paperwork did you use to get the first petition? (id wise)?

I've did a few searches on types of id's required, and everything is pointing to a "government" type id, like state/federal issued.

birth cert, marriage cert

How about telling us what ID you DO have?

i have a non government issued ID

Issued from who?

Once you get your EAD - you should be able to apply for the SSN. Perhaps they will accept your other paperwork to supply you one?

Edited May 13, 2009 by Bobby_Umit

[GhanaMade88 0]

What paperwork did you use to get the first petition? (id wise)?

I've did a few searches on types of id's required, and everything is pointing to a "government" type id, like state/federal issued.

birth cert, marriage cert

You may want to contact their office and see if you can use them to prove ID.

Some states will allow you to get a State ID, without requiring an SSN, have you checked your state?

What paperwork did you use to get the first petition? (id wise)?

I've did a few searches on types of id's required, and everything is pointing to a "government" type id, like state/federal issued.

birth cert, marriage cert

How about telling us what ID you DO have?

i have a non government issued ID

Issued from who?

FROM A STORE IN MANHATTAN

[Otto 83]

FROM A STORE IN MANHATTAN

I can almost guarantee you this 'store' ID will be of little/no value.

Best to contact your local/regional ASC (Application Support Center) and ask them directly.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0000ecd190aRCRD

Have you considered obtaining a new passport from your country of citizenship?

[GhanaMade88 0]

FROM A STORE IN MANHATTAN

I can almost guarantee you this 'store' ID will be of little/no value.

Best to contact your local/regional ASC (Application Support Center) and ask them directly.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0000ecd190aRCRD

Have you considered obtaining a new passport from your country of citizenship?

yes thats what im thinking about....will they give it to me even though ive been here for so long?