Originally Posted by
jredknapp11
And most importantly, remind him to keep that passport and visa handy, you don't want to get asked for your papers without them.
That raises a very interesting question. I was advised that the request for passport is a frequent scam designed either to steal the passport or shake-down the holder. I haven't run into (or heard of) situations where people were asked by "authorities" on the street (except, now, in Arizona).