do you carry your EAD with you? - Page 3

Originally Posted by turmalina

I'd recommend you getting a state ID (if you're allowed to, of course) just for the simple reason that passports and EADs are time-consuming and costly to replace. Just to give you an idea, here in Maryland, replacing an ID is $20 ($30 to get it initially) but in order for me personally to replace my passport, I'd need a week and $150 to replace it. And we all know replace an EAD takes... forever... And $380 (or more, I forget).

Also, another thought, are you confusing a driver's license with an ID? because they are 2 different things.

Originally Posted by msaccountant

Yea here in TX we're able to get state ID's and DL. I wouldn't carry my EAD at all ever. I have a passport and a matricula. Oh and when I mean practice driving I don't necessarily mean on the streets at least not yet. Besides cops here aren't so mean like in other states.

I guess I'll just go ahead and get the ID .

Originally Posted by circasurvive

If you work in an industry that's subject to appearances by immigration officials, carry a copy of your EAD even if you have a state issued ID.