Do you carry your greencard?
Apr 2nd 2006, 4:40 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by nettlebed
Not wishing to be an argumentative son of a seacook, but why do you find it difficult? Whenever I leave the house I always take mine with me, unless I am just popping out to the car (on my property, and hence -- in theory -- protected by the 4th). Even if I am going to the mailbox (off my property) I always carry it.
Not producing it when required is (IIRC) a misdemeanor punishable by a $1000 fine, plus maybe some other penalty.
However, I also believe that only persons duly authorised by the USCIS are able to demand its production, not Roscoe P. Coltrane/Cletus, etc...
Not producing it when required is (IIRC) a misdemeanor punishable by a $1000 fine, plus maybe some other penalty.
However, I also believe that only persons duly authorised by the USCIS are able to demand its production, not Roscoe P. Coltrane/Cletus, etc...
If you lose it however there is a definitive cost and hassle and delay.
I suppose I could put it on a chain around my neck, beyond that there are many circumstances I do not have my wallet with me, or do not want to have it with me.
Apr 2nd 2006, 5:31 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Minty
As a new greencard holder, I was wondering if you always carry your greencard with you, and if not, why not?
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Apr 2nd 2006, 5:34 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Minty
I was chatting with another expat last night and the subject of carrying greencards came up. I recently received mine (about 2 months ago) and the accompanying letter said that it should be carried at all times ... so I do!
My friend said that he never carries his greencardas he uses his drivers license if he needs ID. Also he said that Greencards are like gold dust and that if "people" know you are carrying one they might be tempted to take it.
As a new greencard holder, I was wondering if you always carry your greencard with you, and if not, why not?
Minty
My friend said that he never carries his greencardas he uses his drivers license if he needs ID. Also he said that Greencards are like gold dust and that if "people" know you are carrying one they might be tempted to take it.
As a new greencard holder, I was wondering if you always carry your greencard with you, and if not, why not?
Minty
Apr 2nd 2006, 6:32 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Folinskyinla
Hi:
The law REQUIRES you to carry the orginal. I recommend you make a photocopy to keep at home. You may want to apply for a "re-entry permit" via form I-131. It is green card in booklet form and its valid for two years [or expiry of condition].
One of these days, I might tell you the story of an IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY who was an LPR and carried a copy rather than the original. It is amusing, but shall we say that I personally observed a reason to carry the damn original?
The law REQUIRES you to carry the orginal. I recommend you make a photocopy to keep at home. You may want to apply for a "re-entry permit" via form I-131. It is green card in booklet form and its valid for two years [or expiry of condition].
One of these days, I might tell you the story of an IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY who was an LPR and carried a copy rather than the original. It is amusing, but shall we say that I personally observed a reason to carry the damn original?
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Apr 2nd 2006, 6:37 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
I carry the original, haven't had to show it to anyone, but then it's unlikely to get knicked in this town, and also close enough to the border to have the odd border patrol knocking around, though they tend to be with the coast guard checking on the boats than on the roads, but better safe and all that.
only pulled my greencard out once for ID because I couldn't find my drivers license.
only pulled my greencard out once for ID because I couldn't find my drivers license.
Apr 2nd 2006, 6:37 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Hypertweeky
You can't just say that his story is amusing and keep it to yourself!
Thanks.
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Apr 2nd 2006, 6:37 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Hypertweeky
You can't just say that his story is amusing and keep it to yourself!
Thanks.
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His colleague had to talk himself out of the situation.
Apr 2nd 2006, 6:46 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Bob
I carry the original, haven't had to show it to anyone, but then it's unlikely to get knicked in this town, and also close enough to the border to have the odd border patrol knocking around, though they tend to be with the coast guard checking on the boats than on the roads, but better safe and all that.
only pulled my greencard out once for ID because I couldn't find my drivers license.
only pulled my greencard out once for ID because I couldn't find my drivers license.
I am still waiting on mine, I work with a couple of guys who are foreigners and their green cards have a metal band on the back, does yours?
It is so sunny and hot I could go to the pool!!
Apr 2nd 2006, 6:47 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Folinskyinla
Yes, I can. The incident happened in the presence of 19 other immigration attorneys and the attorney in quetstion is now a US Citizen and is still in practice. We all learn from either our mistakes or the ones of others. Even Immigration Attorneys learn that way. It is better that mistakes not happen, but that is the human condition.
Apr 2nd 2006, 6:48 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Boiler
He did post it somewhere else, from memory they were on a junket close to the border and their bus got pulled.
His colleague had to talk himself out of the situation.
His colleague had to talk himself out of the situation.
Apr 2nd 2006, 6:51 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Hypertweeky
Hey it is nice to know people are not after your greencard!!
I am still waiting on mine, I work with a couple of guys who are foreigners and their green cards have a metal band on the back, does yours?
It is so sunny and hot I could go to the pool!!
I am still waiting on mine, I work with a couple of guys who are foreigners and their green cards have a metal band on the back, does yours?
It is so sunny and hot I could go to the pool!!
Looks like a fancy Credit Card.
Not that I have looked at it since I copied it.
Apr 2nd 2006, 6:53 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Boiler
Yep
Looks like a fancy Credit Card.
Not that I have looked at it since I copied it.
Looks like a fancy Credit Card.
Not that I have looked at it since I copied it.
Ps: You look at it everyday..
Apr 2nd 2006, 7:01 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Hypertweeky
I am still waiting on mine, I work with a couple of guys who are foreigners and their green cards have a metal band on the back, does yours?
It is so sunny and hot I could go to the pool!!
It is so sunny and hot I could go to the pool!!
Apr 2nd 2006, 8:36 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Hypertweeky
I am still waiting on mine, I work with a couple of guys who are foreigners and their green cards have a metal band on the back, does yours?
It is so sunny and hot I could go to the pool!!
It is so sunny and hot I could go to the pool!!
Apr 2nd 2006, 8:40 pm
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Re: Do you carry your greencard?
Originally Posted by Bob
aye, naff and shiny, with all the different presidents and state flags along either end...some funky holograms though...and errr....wouldn't recommend using it to scrape the ice off your windscreen in winter either.
Please speak English. LOLRene