Can the EAD be used as an ID? - Page 2

you can just take a copy of the I-821D to the club or show the security guys the text that USCIS sent you.

Immigration documents always conform to Federal requirements and since Real ID is law the documents in question have to be made around those specs.The new EAD looks like this and under Cateogory it shall say C33.

*pinch*

You're not dreaming. That's the non-driver's ID actually. Only difference between the two is that one says "Driver's License" and the other "Identification Card."

And ours will say "temporary visitor" and the date your ead expires in red...

Yep. I turn 21 next month, and was dreading having to show my passport when going out to drink. This came right on time! hahaha!

Oh that visitor label sucks lol. BUT WHAT THE HELL! that's the little piece of card that i longed for almost 8 years. i always dreamed one day i could use my own ID instead of my student ID for everything.

Might as well get both and id and a DL to be a boss!

Ahh, the EAD is soo beautiful.

That's actually illegal.

People, the EAD is a federal document and please don't be foolish enough to bring with you everywhere in order to use it as an ID. That's not the main purpose of this document, and just like your SS card, you will have to file several forms to get it replaced if lost or stolen. EAD is also several times more serious of a document than a SS card, as it is a valid form of proving your identity, age, employment eligibility and signature. It is one of the very few List A documents available, and is considered on the same level as the Green Card and the US passport in terms of proving the four aforementioned factors.

Also, there is no reason why getting a learners permit would take longer than getting a state ID, so the latter should only be gotten if you have no use for a DL.

Care to explain why owning a state id and a DL at the same time is illegal?