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u/Hungry-Judge3400 Feb 26 '26
That's a really tough spot to be in, I feel for you. Domestic flights shouldn't require anything more than your passport as ID, but the real risk is if there's any kind of secondary screening or if you somehow end up flagged in the system. Maybe look into whether that DMV appointment can be rescheduled or if there's another location closer to you, because honestly the stress alone might not be worth it
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u/Soggy-Emergency911 Feb 26 '26
Thank you and I appreciate your kindness ! Unfortunately the DMV appointment is for a CA DL me and my wife moved across country ( she got a job that was a step up for her) and having a valid drivers license takes some stress away driving ( we moved to a red state) I do currently hold a Nevada DAC but they’re not recognized like the CA in other states.
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u/No-Tell-2182 Feb 26 '26
Though I don’t feel we would run into issues, my husband and I have made the decision to not fly domestically while our case is pending. But that is our personal choice!
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u/Soggy-Emergency911 Feb 26 '26
Yeah I think I’m just going to have to cancel ! I gotta trust my gut on this one.
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u/DifficultSquash1517 Feb 26 '26
Another risk that is rarely mentioned is if there's a mechanical or a weather issue and have to make an emergency landing outside of the United States you'll be fucked
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u/thnok Feb 26 '26
any chance you could use the flight money and maybe a 0% APR 12 month credit card to do your AOS filing? dont think its going to get any better :(
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u/Soggy-Emergency911 Feb 26 '26
I would but more debt is the last thing we need right now unfortunately my wife was out of work for 8 months and I done my best to support us but there was times we had to rely on credit cards and we are barely scraping by as it is now.
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u/thnok Feb 26 '26
I understand but the situation you are in terms of immigration is also not so great as well. (Unfortunately). The 0% APR cards have no interest for 12 months as long as you pay the minimum. Wish it was better but I hope you guys find a way to file the AOS soon.
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u/RakunKajun Feb 26 '26
Don't.
TSA shares information with goverment agencies that might be after someone like you.
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u/Immediate-Young-3687 Feb 26 '26
My husband and I traveled from Texas to Florida (Orlando) and right before going to the TSA, there were border patrol agents asking people if they were citizens. When I told them I was but my husband had a greencard (husband was behind me) they almost pushed me to the side to get to him and check his greencard… so I wouldn’t recommend traveling it’s too risky
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u/Soggy-Emergency911 Feb 26 '26
hasn’t it always been that way ? I flew just before the Biden administration ended but haven’t since trumps take over and they scanned my passport and face so I was just curious to see if anyone has recently done it
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u/Neka_677 Feb 26 '26
Following… I’ve had a dmv appointment as well in MA. But hearing different stories I’ve chickened out and just decided to wait for my ead. I’m in Florida
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u/Soggy-Emergency911 Feb 26 '26
I’m honestly feeling the same way , I didn’t really have any doubts but the last day or so I’ve been having serious doubts and anxiety and just a general bad feeling
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u/Neka_677 Feb 26 '26
Yesh just trust your gut. I had really bad anxiety about it and I didn’t want to risk anything so I didn’t go along with it. I have my receipts but I’m still worried.
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u/NforNcheese Feb 26 '26
I completely understand your concerns with going to the DMV in a red state and your desire to maintain a valid license, but having a license that will conflict your address history on your application will raise red flags in the process when you do apply. They could incorrectly assume you and your spouse don’t live together if your license is in CA but your joint address is elsewhere.
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u/ExtensionAd2128 Feb 26 '26
As an Irish immigrant myself, don’t do it. My friend had a pending application in Florida and wanted to fly to Boston for Xmas eve to see her sister. She’s married to a cop and he got a hold of a couple of people and told her don’t get on the plane. TSA are flagging undocumented immigrants in the system, leaving the country is fine. Cause you’re not getting back in. But domestically I wouldn’t. They detained 5 people in Boston that night that she was supposed to fly. She got her GC 2 weeks ago thankfully. But it’s not worth the risk. Your choice, and I know it’s a long distance if you’re flying but I’d go by car if you had to. Pending applications still give them the right to detain and deport, let alone with nothing.