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Question for our TSA reps re:ID checks and non-US passports/visas
I have a question for some of the resident TSA members (IIRC there are 2 or 3 here). ALSO For the constant people that harp and rip on the TSA please post somewhere else. I am well aware of all the anti-TSA posting on the forum. I would just like some information or links to info from anyone who knows their regs.
What are the TSA rules when ID checking foreign passports and also checking VISAs and/or greencards?
For example: Today at the initial screening at DFW they were telling everyone with a passport to have it open to the Visa and even asked the Mexican nationals in front of me for their green cards, after seeing the passports. What are the TSA policies for people without VISAs using the passport for ID. Is it different for VISA waiver countries, and official and diplomatic passports? I have also read various threads here about the TSA looking at expired VISAs etc and would like clarification.
Again,aAny info would be helpful, as I travel with multiple foreign nationals re: work, family, and government business, some without VISAs and I need to get proper info. If our TSA folks here do not know for sure, could you point me to someone's email or contact info that might know.
Thank you.
Ciao,
FH