Can TSA check your immigration status?


Can TSA check your immigration status? The TSA checks passengers' identity and whether a passenger has a boarding pass; generally, they are not screening for immigration status.


How long does a deportation stay on your record?

Removal or deportation orders stay in your immigration file forever, so you are for example seeking a tourist visa after the 10-year bar has passed, you need to be very forthcoming and explain what happened and how the situation has changed.


What happens if I miss my flight because of immigration?

You'll get through customs in a couple of minutes (unless you are stopped for extra checks). It's immigration that can take time. If you have booked this as a single ticket and you meet the minimum connection time then the airline is responsible for getting you on the next available flight at no extra cost.


Can an illegal immigrant fly within the US with a Mexican passport?

Yes, as noted above, the list of approved identification to fly domestically includes foreign government-issued passports and/or a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766).


What travel document do I need if I am undocumented?

Undocumented individuals may use the following forms of ID accepted by TSA: State photo identity card. State driver's license. Military ID.