What documents should I carry with me if ICE stop me?

Описание: An encounter with ICE will likely be stressful and frightening. You may want to know what documents you should carry with you if you choose to show them to the ICE officer during an encounter. These are general recommendations, and are not intended to replace consulting with a qualified immigration expert.

Depending on your immigration situation, you should keep certain important documents with you.

For a U.S. citizen (naturalized, derived, or acquired at birth):
You are not required to carry identification.

But if you are incorrectly profiled as a non-citizen, you may be detained and fingerprinted while ICE or the police try to determine your identity.

For a Lawful Permanent Resident (“green card holder”):
You should carry your Lawful Permanent Resident card (green card).

You should also keep a paper copy of your card (both front and back) in a safe place, and also keep a photo or other electronic copy (both front and back) saved in a safe location.

If you do not have permanent immigration status but have a valid Employment Authorization Document (“work permit”):
You should carry your work permit card.

You should also keep a paper copy of your card (both front and back) in a safe place, and also keep a photo or other electronic copy (both front and back) saved in a safe location.

If you do not have a permanent immigration status, but have filed an immigration application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS):
If you have an approval notice for that application (and not a work permit card), you should carry that approval notice.