{"id":45128,"date":"2025-08-05T04:07:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T12:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/?p=45128"},"modified":"2025-08-05T04:07:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T12:07:31","slug":"green-card-holders-and-visitors-should-carry-id-all-the-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.us-immigration.com\/blog\/green-card-holders-and-visitors-should-carry-id-all-the-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Card Holders And Visitors Should Carry ID All The Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re living in the U.S. as a green card holder, student, worker, or visitor, here\u2019s an important and urgent update:
You must carry your immigration documents at all times\u2014or face legal consequences.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s the clear message from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which recently issued a public advisory stating that failure to carry your alien registration ID\u2014even during routine travel\u2014can result in fines and a misdemeanor charge.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlways carry your alien registration documentation. Not having these when stopped by federal law enforcement can lead to a misdemeanor and fines,\u201d CBP warned on X (formerly Twitter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This rule isn\u2019t new. It\u2019s part of Section 1304(e) of Title 8 of the U.S. Code<\/strong>, which mandates that all non-citizens aged 18 and above must carry their registration card<\/strong> (such as a Green Card) at all times.
And now, enforcement is being prioritized more strictly than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No Room for Error: DHS Cracks Down on Non-Compliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is making one thing clear\u2014non-citizens must follow the law to the letter. DHS Director Kristi Noem emphasized:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere will be no sanctuary for non-compliance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even U.S. Vice President JD Vance echoed this sentiment, stating that permanent residency is not a guaranteed right<\/strong> and green card holders can be deported at the administration\u2019s discretion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s a stark reminder: no matter how long you\u2019ve lived in the U.S., unless you are a citizen<\/strong>, your future in the country can be uncertain. An expired Green Card could also create issues. If you have an expired Green Card, renew<\/a> it today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Citizenship Is the Safer, Smarter Choice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Green card holders are still subject to regulations, surveillance, and risks that don\u2019t apply to naturalized citizens.
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By becoming a U.S. citizen, you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n