The New York Times has reported that ICE has begun arresting foreign born people with an expired visa to the U.S. at airports, even if they have already filed for a change of status and/or are married to US citizens! Having your receipt with you when you apply for a change of status may not be enough to keep you safe. Although we strongly recommend carrying your USCIS receipts with you at all times, they and a current Employment Authorization ID might not be enough to keep you safe.
We recommend that you:
- apply to adjust your status before your visa to the US expires if possible and keep proof of your application with you at all times;
- keep proof of your employment authorization ID with you at all times; and
- avoid air travel if possible if you are not in status at that moment.
It is a trying time to be an immigrant!