{"id":1917,"date":"2025-01-02T21:38:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T18:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nowruzmedia.com\/?p=1917"},"modified":"2025-02-07T09:43:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T17:43:06","slug":"1917","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nowruzmedia.com\/en\/2025\/01\/1917\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying with a REAL ID: What Immigrants Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1919\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1919\" style=\"width: 1752px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1919 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nowruzmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screen-Shot-2025-01-02-at-10.00.29-AM-e1735840927764.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1752\" height=\"1155\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1919\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo sourced from the California DMV website.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Starting May 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will require all domestic travelers to present a REAL ID to access secure airport areas and board flights. A REAL ID is a type of identification available to U.S. citizens and immigrants with a legally recognized status in the country. This law is being implemented to enhance national security and prevent potential threats, restricting the types of identification that undocumented immigrants can use for domestic flights.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Is a REAL ID?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A REAL ID is a state-issued driver\u2019s license or identification card that meets federal security standards. These IDs can be identified by a star or specific marking in the upper right corner of the card.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Do I Need a REAL ID to Fly in 2025?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>After May 7, 2025, all passengers must present an approved form of identification that meets REAL ID standards at TSA checkpoints in airports to enter secure areas and board domestic flights.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Can I Get a REAL ID?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/real-id\/\">REAL ID<\/a>, you must visit your state\u2019s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and provide the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proof of identity: Such as a birth certificate or passport<\/li>\n<li>Proof of legal status: Such as a Green Card (permanent resident card) or visa<\/li>\n<li>Proof of residency in the state: Such as a utility bill or lease agreement<\/li>\n<li>Proof of Social Security Number: Such as a Social Security card or tax return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Immigrants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or a valid temporary legal status to obtain a REAL ID.\u00a0 Note: The REAL ID application process may take time and requires multiple documents. It is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disruptions in domestic travel.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Getting a REAL ID Is Important<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the May 7, 2025 deadline approaching, travelers are encouraged to apply for a REAL ID as soon as possible to avoid travel disruptions and ensure uninterrupted access to federal facilities.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Can I Use a Passport Instead of a REAL ID?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, passports will still be accepted as an alternative to a REAL ID for domestic flights. However, undocumented individuals who lack an acceptable form of identification and do not use facial recognition technology will be denied access to secure airport areas and will not be allowed to board their flights. For travelers without U.S. citizenship or legal status, it is crucial to explore alternative forms of identification before the REAL ID enforcement date to ensure smooth domestic travel.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting May 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will require all domestic travelers to present a REAL ID to access secure airport areas and board flights. A REAL ID is a type of identification available to U.S. citizens and immigrants with a legally recognized status in the country. This law is being implemented to enhance national security and prevent potential threats, restricting the types of identification that undocumented immigrants can use for domestic flights. What Is a REAL ID? A REAL ID is a state-issued driver\u2019s license or identification card that meets federal security standards. These IDs can be identified by a star or specific marking in the upper right corner of the card. Do I Need a REAL ID to Fly in 2025? After May 7, 2025, all passengers must present an approved form of identification that meets REAL ID standards at TSA checkpoints in airports to enter secure areas and board domestic flights. How Can I Get a REAL ID? To apply for a REAL ID, you must visit your state\u2019s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and provide the following documents: Proof of identity: Such as a birth certificate or passport Proof of legal status: Such as a Green Card (permanent resident card) or visa Proof of residency in the state: Such as a utility bill or lease agreement Proof of Social Security Number: Such as a Social Security card or tax return Immigrants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or a valid temporary legal status to obtain a REAL ID.\u00a0 Note: The REAL ID application process may take time and requires multiple documents. It is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disruptions in domestic travel. Why Getting a REAL ID Is Important With the May 7, 2025 deadline approaching, travelers are encouraged to apply for a REAL ID as soon as possible to avoid travel disruptions and ensure uninterrupted access to federal facilities. Can I Use a Passport Instead of a REAL ID? Yes, passports will still be accepted as an alternative to a REAL ID for domestic flights. However, undocumented individuals who lack an acceptable form of identification and do not use facial recognition technology will be denied access to secure airport areas and will not be allowed to board their flights. For travelers without U.S. citizenship or legal status, it is crucial to explore alternative forms of identification before the REAL ID enforcement date to ensure smooth domestic travel. \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,66],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-life-in-america-en","category-recent-updates-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Flying with a REAL ID: What Immigrants Need to Know - Nowruz Media<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/nowruzmedia.com\/en\/2025\/01\/1917\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Flying with a REAL ID: What Immigrants Need to Know - Nowruz Media\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Starting May 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will require all domestic travelers to present a REAL ID to access secure airport areas and board flights. 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