UNDER TPS, Can I travel to Hawaii???

[ProudUSC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by davdah:
Actually SunDevil is correct. The drivers license is accetable for USCs only. For TPS they should consult with the district director. For most states its not an issue. With Hawaii and Alaska there is the potential for a flight diversion into a foreign country. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Welcome back, Davdah! We've missed you around here! I thought you were weaseling out of our bet - lol.

[Sprint_girl07]

Davdah!!

[JSalas]

THANK YOU guys for the advice..

Sprint_girl07; we are planning to go to Maui, however I am afraid they'll not let me back on mainland. What kind of status did you have back then??
My work permit clearly states: NO VALID TO RE-ENTER USA

[ProudUSC]

I won't interrupt this thread anymore, but wanted to say, Davdah, I'm not too excited about this election anymore. Much has transpired - don't know what to believe, what not to believe, but it has turned sort of dirty. So, I was just teasing about the bet. I could care less at this point. Oh, and to bring you current, Iperson switched to Obama.

Welcome back, just the same, even if on a limited basis.

[Sprint_girl07]

JSalas, Davdah is correct about flight diversion.

If you have your passport still I would suggest in taking that too. Your immigration docs you must take, to prove status.

My plane coming back nearly diverted elsewhere as our plane had mechanical problems and was losing pressure or something and we had to fly at a unusal height. Oxygen was not that good on plane I can tell you, rather frightening.
We were half way towards the Mainland of US but they decided it was best after all to turn around and go back to HI.
The pilot apparently was trying to find clearance on where to land that was nearer, so we could have ended up on foreign territory.

I flew ATA..which now no longer run thankfully..at the airport there were 2 other planes that also had mechanical problems, one where the door wouldn't shut properly! eek

However saying all that, domestic flights do not go through the same areas as international ones.
There isn't the usual ID checks like we do entering the US.
I had expired ID, and even flew on a different last name, and it didn't seem to be an issue.

My son flew on his passport as he had no other ID.

We were in the middle of AOS. Our visa's had expired. No GC, expired work permit, and new and old passport at British Embassy.
My husband of course used just his DL.

Airline told me I could just use a DL if I had one, but I didn't.
However as you are a Citizen of another country and not of this one, I would take a passport if you can and your immigrations docs.

Alternatively..I believe you can apply for AP under TPS?
You don't need it, but I guess maybe handy if you did ever divert to another territory.
Something to look into anyway.

[ProudUSC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by davdah:
Its good to be missed. Glad to be back. I have some stories but I have to keep my lips zipped until all is done. Tough to do since I like to yap so much. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Uh-oh, hope this isn't bad news. Well, if you want some fun, go read the Avatars for Caribbeanman thread - lots of good stuff in there - lol! That's our 'play' thread. Happy reading!

[Sprint_girl07]

Hey Davdah I've answered you on avatar thread.

[JSalas]

Sprint_girl07; what's AP???

[Sprint_girl07]

Oh if you get a chance to Island hop..check out Kauai..imo its the prettiest island, and romantic

Oh, also don't bother about getting those flowers (Lei greeting) ordered upon arrival, its expensive, and flowers not as good.
Airport sells them them cheaper, and usually you get some free when you arrive at a hotel.

BUt if you want the experience, then its worth it I guess. It's not what it used to be, usually its just one guy calling out your name at the gate and sings a little or just says Aloha and puts flowers around your necks.

You can only get these greetings by ordering them in advance, and its not that cheap.

[Sprint_girl07]

Ap is Advanced Parole.

[ProudUSC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">You can only get these greetings by ordering them in advance, and its not that cheap. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I think when I was there, the lei greeting was free - that was many, many years ago, though. I visited Maui and the Big Island. Never made it to Kauai, but I heard it is one of the prettiest islands of the bunch.

[JSalas]

Sprint_girl07 isn't AP only if you plan to travel back to your original country?

[Sprint_girl07]

AP is used to re-enter the US with.

I know that TPS requires it if you plan on leaving the US for vacation or whatever, but I don't know if it can apply to you or not.
It would be worth looking into though.

[Sprint_girl07]

Yeah Proud, it is no longer free, and its a huge market out there now.

You have to order it within a certain amount of days too, most companies require it, to make sure it is set up right.

There are loads of sites on the web where you can order them.
When I went there were not that many people who get it anymore due to the price etc

Hotels give them free, and many places during the trip give them out too.
I got one inside of airport, near the lounges that was 3 times bigger, and quality of Leis were so much better. They lasted most of my vacation. Rooms smelt lovely

If you put them in fridge while you are out of room they last longer too.

[whiteUSCNeedsHelp]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ProudUSC:
As long as you are flying between US territories, you only need a driver's license or other state issued id to fly. You should be fine if you have a valid drivers license, JSalas. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And you call your self a ProudUSC. Get a grip on United States of America's geography. This now proves you are not natural, you are a converted breed from other country. Don't make us USC look bad by your stupid comments. Hawaii is a State, one of the 50 states in the Union.