The significant amount of raids carried out by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the United States (ICE), which have been driven by President Donald Trump's immigration policy, has sparked widespread alarm among the immigrant community.
In addition to this, the large number of cases where people of Latin origin or foreign origin have been arrested and detained for not carrying their documents certifying the legality of their stay in the North American country are added.
Faced with this, and the ongoing work that ICE is carrying out, various experts and organizations supporting migrants, such as the American Immigration Council, have revealed which are the documents that must be carried to avoid this type of arrests and subsequent deportation.
The documents that must be carried during ICE raids
According to experts, there are two documents that must be carried essential according to the person's immigration status.
In the case of U.S. citizens, it is essential for them to carry their U.S. passport, citizenship certificate or U.S. birth certificate. Regarding permanent residents, they should never leave behind their Green Card when going out or at home.
In addition to the above, people with a work permit must carry the certification granted at all times. Similarly, those who have an asylum application pending must carry the papers certifying their process granted by the court or immigration.
In the case of DACA individuals, they must always carry their DACA card. This also applies to TPS beneficiaries, who must not leave this document behind.
According to experts, it is extremely important to avoid carrying any type of fake documentation. They even recommend people to check their belongings to “take out” any document that is not legitimate. Also, and in case of wanting to have a “backup,” having a certified copy is recommended if the original document was stolen or lost.
This type of document functions as an original, so it can be a good way to safeguard the original certificate and have a certification close by in case of any immigration situation.
*This article has been automatically translated using artificial intelligence