Is Puerto Rico domestic or international from the USA?
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I am currently waiting for my green card in the USA. I was wondering if I could travel to Puerto Rico since it is a territory. Under my green card application I'm not allowed to leave the USA, if I do it is seen as abandoning my application. However if the flight is domestic I assume there would be no problem as there is no immigration.
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I am currently waiting for my green card in the USA. I was wondering if I could travel to Puerto Rico since it is a territory. Under my green card application I'm not allowed to leave the USA, if I do it is seen as abandoning my application. However if the flight is domestic I assume there would be no problem as there is no immigration.
usa puerto-rico
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If you have a state ID, just use that one. I flew to Puerto Rico few years ago as F-1 student.
– mlt
Aug 11 '14 at 18:38
@mlt What state ID did you use?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 18:45
You can fly domestic airlines with ID of any state. I had MN driver's license that time.
– mlt
Aug 12 '14 at 20:00
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I am currently waiting for my green card in the USA. I was wondering if I could travel to Puerto Rico since it is a territory. Under my green card application I'm not allowed to leave the USA, if I do it is seen as abandoning my application. However if the flight is domestic I assume there would be no problem as there is no immigration.
usa puerto-rico
asked Aug 11 '14 at 12:09
Vagish
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I am currently waiting for my green card in the USA. I was wondering if I could travel to Puerto Rico since it is a territory. Under my green card application I'm not allowed to leave the USA, if I do it is seen as abandoning my application. However if the flight is domestic I assume there would be no problem as there is no immigration.
usa puerto-rico
asked Aug 11 '14 at 12:09
Vagish
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asked Aug 11 '14 at 12:09
Vagish
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asked Aug 11 '14 at 12:09
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asked Aug 11 '14 at 12:09
Vagish
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If you have a state ID, just use that one. I flew to Puerto Rico few years ago as F-1 student.
– mlt
Aug 11 '14 at 18:38
@mlt What state ID did you use?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 18:45
You can fly domestic airlines with ID of any state. I had MN driver's license that time.
– mlt
Aug 12 '14 at 20:00
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If you have a state ID, just use that one. I flew to Puerto Rico few years ago as F-1 student.
– mlt
Aug 11 '14 at 18:38
@mlt What state ID did you use?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 18:45
You can fly domestic airlines with ID of any state. I had MN driver's license that time.
– mlt
Aug 12 '14 at 20:00
If you have a state ID, just use that one. I flew to Puerto Rico few years ago as F-1 student.
– mlt
Aug 11 '14 at 18:38
If you have a state ID, just use that one. I flew to Puerto Rico few years ago as F-1 student.
– mlt
Aug 11 '14 at 18:38
@mlt What state ID did you use?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 18:45
@mlt What state ID did you use?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 18:45
You can fly domestic airlines with ID of any state. I had MN driver's license that time.
– mlt
Aug 12 '14 at 20:00
You can fly domestic airlines with ID of any state. I had MN driver's license that time.
– mlt
Aug 12 '14 at 20:00
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Flights to Puerto Rico are considered domestic flights, and US Citizens do not need a passport to travel between the US and any US territories. However, foreign citizens do need a passport to travel between the two, (see answers.usa.gov) so I can't say for certain how a trip like that will affect your Green Card eligibility. Your best bet is to check with an immigration official.
edited Aug 11 '14 at 22:45
Alan Munn
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What ID do US citizens take? Would an Ohio driving licence suffice?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 12:49
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@user102008 I've added a link to a citation. (It will appear when the edit is approved.)
– Alan Munn
Aug 11 '14 at 21:56
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But how do they know you are not a U.S. national if you just use another photo ID?
– user102008
Aug 12 '14 at 0:33
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I've been to PR twice as a non-US citizen, both times traveling from the mainland. On neither occasion did I need to talk to CBP, and on neither occasion did I need to show my passport (I have a US drivers license). However, any non-Citizen should always travel with their passport, especially when travelling to areas like PR or the border states. Regardless, none of this is relevant for the original question.
– Doc
Aug 12 '14 at 1:05
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@Doc There is a distinct gap between "you must show these documents" and "you must be able to show these documents upon request".
– LessPop_MoreFizz
Aug 12 '14 at 1:27
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It's domestic, period, so no passport control. Never heard of CBP officials doing spot checks for flights to/from Puerto Rico but if they do, you could explain your Status to them in case you don't bring your passport. They will be able to check it out
Btw, once you get your Green card it's all you need even when entering the US from overseas. For example if you go to Europe, although a passport is needed for entry over there, once you get back to the US you simply present the Green Card.
answered Apr 26 '16 at 23:02
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CBP does random checks of flights from Puerto Rico to the mainland, due to the high incidence of illegal immigrants from the Dominican Republic or elsewhere. Legally this is similar to the highway checkpoints in the southwestern US.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:14
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I see! However, seeing as passports aren't required for the travel itself, surely one should be able to board without unless the officer smells something fishy?
– Coke
Apr 27 '16 at 1:21
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Right. They aren't looking for the people with visas or green cards. They're looking for people who got illegally smuggled into the country.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:22
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Flights to Puerto Rico are considered domestic flights, and US Citizens do not need a passport to travel between the US and any US territories. However, foreign citizens do need a passport to travel between the two, (see answers.usa.gov) so I can't say for certain how a trip like that will affect your Green Card eligibility. Your best bet is to check with an immigration official.
edited Aug 11 '14 at 22:45
Alan Munn
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answered Aug 11 '14 at 12:21
LessPop_MoreFizz
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What ID do US citizens take? Would an Ohio driving licence suffice?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 12:49
1
@user102008 I've added a link to a citation. (It will appear when the edit is approved.)
– Alan Munn
Aug 11 '14 at 21:56
2
But how do they know you are not a U.S. national if you just use another photo ID?
– user102008
Aug 12 '14 at 0:33
1
I've been to PR twice as a non-US citizen, both times traveling from the mainland. On neither occasion did I need to talk to CBP, and on neither occasion did I need to show my passport (I have a US drivers license). However, any non-Citizen should always travel with their passport, especially when travelling to areas like PR or the border states. Regardless, none of this is relevant for the original question.
– Doc
Aug 12 '14 at 1:05
1
@Doc There is a distinct gap between "you must show these documents" and "you must be able to show these documents upon request".
– LessPop_MoreFizz
Aug 12 '14 at 1:27
 |Â
show 3 more comments
up vote
21
down vote
accepted
Flights to Puerto Rico are considered domestic flights, and US Citizens do not need a passport to travel between the US and any US territories. However, foreign citizens do need a passport to travel between the two, (see answers.usa.gov) so I can't say for certain how a trip like that will affect your Green Card eligibility. Your best bet is to check with an immigration official.
edited Aug 11 '14 at 22:45
Alan Munn
693410
answered Aug 11 '14 at 12:21
LessPop_MoreFizz
8,93213563
What ID do US citizens take? Would an Ohio driving licence suffice?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 12:49
1
@user102008 I've added a link to a citation. (It will appear when the edit is approved.)
– Alan Munn
Aug 11 '14 at 21:56
2
But how do they know you are not a U.S. national if you just use another photo ID?
– user102008
Aug 12 '14 at 0:33
1
I've been to PR twice as a non-US citizen, both times traveling from the mainland. On neither occasion did I need to talk to CBP, and on neither occasion did I need to show my passport (I have a US drivers license). However, any non-Citizen should always travel with their passport, especially when travelling to areas like PR or the border states. Regardless, none of this is relevant for the original question.
– Doc
Aug 12 '14 at 1:05
1
@Doc There is a distinct gap between "you must show these documents" and "you must be able to show these documents upon request".
– LessPop_MoreFizz
Aug 12 '14 at 1:27
 |Â
show 3 more comments
up vote
21
down vote
accepted
up vote
21
down vote
accepted
Flights to Puerto Rico are considered domestic flights, and US Citizens do not need a passport to travel between the US and any US territories. However, foreign citizens do need a passport to travel between the two, (see answers.usa.gov) so I can't say for certain how a trip like that will affect your Green Card eligibility. Your best bet is to check with an immigration official.
edited Aug 11 '14 at 22:45
Alan Munn
693410
answered Aug 11 '14 at 12:21
LessPop_MoreFizz
8,93213563
Flights to Puerto Rico are considered domestic flights, and US Citizens do not need a passport to travel between the US and any US territories. However, foreign citizens do need a passport to travel between the two, (see answers.usa.gov) so I can't say for certain how a trip like that will affect your Green Card eligibility. Your best bet is to check with an immigration official.
edited Aug 11 '14 at 22:45
Alan Munn
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answered Aug 11 '14 at 12:21
LessPop_MoreFizz
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edited Aug 11 '14 at 22:45
Alan Munn
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edited Aug 11 '14 at 22:45
Alan Munn
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edited Aug 11 '14 at 22:45
Alan Munn
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answered Aug 11 '14 at 12:21
LessPop_MoreFizz
8,93213563
answered Aug 11 '14 at 12:21
LessPop_MoreFizz
8,93213563
answered Aug 11 '14 at 12:21
LessPop_MoreFizz
8,93213563
8,93213563
What ID do US citizens take? Would an Ohio driving licence suffice?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 12:49
1
@user102008 I've added a link to a citation. (It will appear when the edit is approved.)
– Alan Munn
Aug 11 '14 at 21:56
2
But how do they know you are not a U.S. national if you just use another photo ID?
– user102008
Aug 12 '14 at 0:33
1
I've been to PR twice as a non-US citizen, both times traveling from the mainland. On neither occasion did I need to talk to CBP, and on neither occasion did I need to show my passport (I have a US drivers license). However, any non-Citizen should always travel with their passport, especially when travelling to areas like PR or the border states. Regardless, none of this is relevant for the original question.
– Doc
Aug 12 '14 at 1:05
1
@Doc There is a distinct gap between "you must show these documents" and "you must be able to show these documents upon request".
– LessPop_MoreFizz
Aug 12 '14 at 1:27
 |Â
show 3 more comments
What ID do US citizens take? Would an Ohio driving licence suffice?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 12:49
1
@user102008 I've added a link to a citation. (It will appear when the edit is approved.)
– Alan Munn
Aug 11 '14 at 21:56
2
But how do they know you are not a U.S. national if you just use another photo ID?
– user102008
Aug 12 '14 at 0:33
1
I've been to PR twice as a non-US citizen, both times traveling from the mainland. On neither occasion did I need to talk to CBP, and on neither occasion did I need to show my passport (I have a US drivers license). However, any non-Citizen should always travel with their passport, especially when travelling to areas like PR or the border states. Regardless, none of this is relevant for the original question.
– Doc
Aug 12 '14 at 1:05
1
@Doc There is a distinct gap between "you must show these documents" and "you must be able to show these documents upon request".
– LessPop_MoreFizz
Aug 12 '14 at 1:27
What ID do US citizens take? Would an Ohio driving licence suffice?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 12:49
What ID do US citizens take? Would an Ohio driving licence suffice?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 12:49
1
1
@user102008 I've added a link to a citation. (It will appear when the edit is approved.)
– Alan Munn
Aug 11 '14 at 21:56
@user102008 I've added a link to a citation. (It will appear when the edit is approved.)
– Alan Munn
Aug 11 '14 at 21:56
2
2
But how do they know you are not a U.S. national if you just use another photo ID?
– user102008
Aug 12 '14 at 0:33
But how do they know you are not a U.S. national if you just use another photo ID?
– user102008
Aug 12 '14 at 0:33
1
1
I've been to PR twice as a non-US citizen, both times traveling from the mainland. On neither occasion did I need to talk to CBP, and on neither occasion did I need to show my passport (I have a US drivers license). However, any non-Citizen should always travel with their passport, especially when travelling to areas like PR or the border states. Regardless, none of this is relevant for the original question.
– Doc
Aug 12 '14 at 1:05
I've been to PR twice as a non-US citizen, both times traveling from the mainland. On neither occasion did I need to talk to CBP, and on neither occasion did I need to show my passport (I have a US drivers license). However, any non-Citizen should always travel with their passport, especially when travelling to areas like PR or the border states. Regardless, none of this is relevant for the original question.
– Doc
Aug 12 '14 at 1:05
1
1
@Doc There is a distinct gap between "you must show these documents" and "you must be able to show these documents upon request".
– LessPop_MoreFizz
Aug 12 '14 at 1:27
@Doc There is a distinct gap between "you must show these documents" and "you must be able to show these documents upon request".
– LessPop_MoreFizz
Aug 12 '14 at 1:27
 |Â
show 3 more comments
up vote
1
down vote
It's domestic, period, so no passport control. Never heard of CBP officials doing spot checks for flights to/from Puerto Rico but if they do, you could explain your Status to them in case you don't bring your passport. They will be able to check it out
Btw, once you get your Green card it's all you need even when entering the US from overseas. For example if you go to Europe, although a passport is needed for entry over there, once you get back to the US you simply present the Green Card.
answered Apr 26 '16 at 23:02
Coke
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CBP does random checks of flights from Puerto Rico to the mainland, due to the high incidence of illegal immigrants from the Dominican Republic or elsewhere. Legally this is similar to the highway checkpoints in the southwestern US.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:14
1
I see! However, seeing as passports aren't required for the travel itself, surely one should be able to board without unless the officer smells something fishy?
– Coke
Apr 27 '16 at 1:21
1
Right. They aren't looking for the people with visas or green cards. They're looking for people who got illegally smuggled into the country.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:22
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
It's domestic, period, so no passport control. Never heard of CBP officials doing spot checks for flights to/from Puerto Rico but if they do, you could explain your Status to them in case you don't bring your passport. They will be able to check it out
Btw, once you get your Green card it's all you need even when entering the US from overseas. For example if you go to Europe, although a passport is needed for entry over there, once you get back to the US you simply present the Green Card.
answered Apr 26 '16 at 23:02
Coke
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1
CBP does random checks of flights from Puerto Rico to the mainland, due to the high incidence of illegal immigrants from the Dominican Republic or elsewhere. Legally this is similar to the highway checkpoints in the southwestern US.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:14
1
I see! However, seeing as passports aren't required for the travel itself, surely one should be able to board without unless the officer smells something fishy?
– Coke
Apr 27 '16 at 1:21
1
Right. They aren't looking for the people with visas or green cards. They're looking for people who got illegally smuggled into the country.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:22
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
It's domestic, period, so no passport control. Never heard of CBP officials doing spot checks for flights to/from Puerto Rico but if they do, you could explain your Status to them in case you don't bring your passport. They will be able to check it out
Btw, once you get your Green card it's all you need even when entering the US from overseas. For example if you go to Europe, although a passport is needed for entry over there, once you get back to the US you simply present the Green Card.
answered Apr 26 '16 at 23:02
Coke
48.7k789214
It's domestic, period, so no passport control. Never heard of CBP officials doing spot checks for flights to/from Puerto Rico but if they do, you could explain your Status to them in case you don't bring your passport. They will be able to check it out
Btw, once you get your Green card it's all you need even when entering the US from overseas. For example if you go to Europe, although a passport is needed for entry over there, once you get back to the US you simply present the Green Card.
answered Apr 26 '16 at 23:02
Coke
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edited Apr 26 '16 at 23:07
answered Apr 26 '16 at 23:02
Coke
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answered Apr 26 '16 at 23:02
Coke
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answered Apr 26 '16 at 23:02
Coke
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CBP does random checks of flights from Puerto Rico to the mainland, due to the high incidence of illegal immigrants from the Dominican Republic or elsewhere. Legally this is similar to the highway checkpoints in the southwestern US.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:14
1
I see! However, seeing as passports aren't required for the travel itself, surely one should be able to board without unless the officer smells something fishy?
– Coke
Apr 27 '16 at 1:21
1
Right. They aren't looking for the people with visas or green cards. They're looking for people who got illegally smuggled into the country.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:22
add a comment |Â
1
CBP does random checks of flights from Puerto Rico to the mainland, due to the high incidence of illegal immigrants from the Dominican Republic or elsewhere. Legally this is similar to the highway checkpoints in the southwestern US.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:14
1
I see! However, seeing as passports aren't required for the travel itself, surely one should be able to board without unless the officer smells something fishy?
– Coke
Apr 27 '16 at 1:21
1
Right. They aren't looking for the people with visas or green cards. They're looking for people who got illegally smuggled into the country.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:22
1
1
CBP does random checks of flights from Puerto Rico to the mainland, due to the high incidence of illegal immigrants from the Dominican Republic or elsewhere. Legally this is similar to the highway checkpoints in the southwestern US.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:14
CBP does random checks of flights from Puerto Rico to the mainland, due to the high incidence of illegal immigrants from the Dominican Republic or elsewhere. Legally this is similar to the highway checkpoints in the southwestern US.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:14
1
1
I see! However, seeing as passports aren't required for the travel itself, surely one should be able to board without unless the officer smells something fishy?
– Coke
Apr 27 '16 at 1:21
I see! However, seeing as passports aren't required for the travel itself, surely one should be able to board without unless the officer smells something fishy?
– Coke
Apr 27 '16 at 1:21
1
1
Right. They aren't looking for the people with visas or green cards. They're looking for people who got illegally smuggled into the country.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:22
Right. They aren't looking for the people with visas or green cards. They're looking for people who got illegally smuggled into the country.
– Michael Hampton
Apr 27 '16 at 1:22
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If you have a state ID, just use that one. I flew to Puerto Rico few years ago as F-1 student.
– mlt
Aug 11 '14 at 18:38
@mlt What state ID did you use?
– Vagish
Aug 11 '14 at 18:45
You can fly domestic airlines with ID of any state. I had MN driver's license that time.
– mlt
Aug 12 '14 at 20:00