IDENTITY
Valid proof of their identity might include:
1) An expired or un-expired valid passport from your home country.
2) An original birth certificate (or a certified copy) from your home country.
3) Other valid photo identification issued by the home country, such as a matricula
consular or other
document issued by any federal, state, or local government of the United States. (NOTE:
Because an
undocumented immigrant runs the risk of being placed in removal (i.e., “deportation”)
proceedings if s/he
comes to the attention of the U.S. government, undocumented immigrants should seek
advice from a licensed immigration attorney or a BIA-recognized agency before
approaching a government agency to seek documentation of identification).
BEWARE of people or agencies that offer to get immigration “papers” or “identification”
for undocumented immigrants. They might be obtaining fake identification documents and
use of such documents could lead to deportation! Obtain photo identification only through
lawful methods, such as through your home government.
Valid proof of their identity might include:
1) An expired or un-expired valid passport from your home country.
2) An original birth certificate (or a certified copy) from your home country.
3) Other valid photo identification issued by the home country, such as a matricula
consular or other
document issued by any federal, state, or local government of the United States. (NOTE:
Because an
undocumented immigrant runs the risk of being placed in removal (i.e., “deportation”)
proceedings if s/he
comes to the attention of the U.S. government, undocumented immigrants should seek
advice from a licensed immigration attorney or a BIA-recognized agency before
approaching a government agency to seek documentation of identification).
BEWARE of people or agencies that offer to get immigration “papers” or “identification”
for undocumented immigrants. They might be obtaining fake identification documents and
use of such documents could lead to deportation! Obtain photo identification only through
lawful methods, such as through your home government.
DISCLAIMER: This is not legal advice. It is for
educational and informational purposes only. If
you need legal advice, consult a licensed
immigration attorney or an accredited
representative from a Board of Immigration
Appeals (BIA) recognized agency. An
undocumented person should not seek legal
advice from a notario or an “immigration
consultant” who is not accredited by the BIA.
educational and informational purposes only. If
you need legal advice, consult a licensed
immigration attorney or an accredited
representative from a Board of Immigration
Appeals (BIA) recognized agency. An
undocumented person should not seek legal
advice from a notario or an “immigration
consultant” who is not accredited by the BIA.
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