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0 pointsUehreka4mo ago0 comments

I get that you’re trying to help, but trying to find a bureaucratic/technical workaround through original research and proffering it as advice is not a super helpful thing to do right now. At this phase of the game, the best advice you can give people is to follow immigration lawyers and long-time activists on social media and do what they advise.

I know we’re all used to being the problem-solvers in the room, but this is a time where those of us without specific expertise need to take direction from those who do.

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chasil4mo ago

I get that you yourself have not researched this problem.

These are worthless?

Notice this section: "Carry with you evidence of lawful entry or current lawful status in the United States if you have it."

https://www.nilc.org/resources/know-your-rights-expedited-re...

Edit: I went to Medellín, Colombia recently, and going through immigration, I said that I was there for my birthday. The officer then asked me, "That was May xxth?" I responded, "No, my birthday is August yyth." She handed it back and waived me through.

Anyone making a mistake with details will see greater scrutiny.

giraffe_lady4mo ago

Please just take the good advice you were given. This response only proves how out of your depth you are here.

We are currently trying to get my neighbor proof of citizenship so he can get out. He is a US citizen who had his passport on him when ICE took him. Now he has no passport.

chasil4mo ago

This is precisely why the passport card should be carried, but the paper passport should be left at home.

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muddi9004mo ago

Aside; If the months are correct, the birthday is very easy to guess.

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0 pointsUehreka4mo ago0 comments

I know we’re all used to being the problem-solvers in the room, but this is a time where those of us without specific expertise need to take direction from those who do.

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chasil4mo ago

I get that you yourself have not researched this problem.

These are worthless?

Notice this section: "Carry with you evidence of lawful entry or current lawful status in the United States if you have it."

https://www.nilc.org/resources/know-your-rights-expedited-re...

Anyone making a mistake with details will see greater scrutiny.

giraffe_lady4mo ago

Please just take the good advice you were given. This response only proves how out of your depth you are here.

We are currently trying to get my neighbor proof of citizenship so he can get out. He is a US citizen who had his passport on him when ICE took him. Now he has no passport.

chasil4mo ago

This is precisely why the passport card should be carried, but the paper passport should be left at home.

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muddi9004mo ago

Aside; If the months are correct, the birthday is very easy to guess.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse