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Lawful Presence in ICE Encounters

The process and documents required to establish lawful presence during ICE encounters, including federal immigration documents and state-issued IDs.

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Jan 17, 2026
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What documents does ICE accept to prove U.S. citizenship during enforcement encounters?

ICE accepts a range of documents as “probative evidence” of U.S. citizenship — typically a U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport, Certificate of Naturalization or Certificate of Citizenship, and certa...

Jan 16, 2026
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What identification documents are acceptable evidence of lawful presence during ICE encounters?

Accepted evidence of lawful presence in an ICE encounter centers on federal immigration documents—green cards, passports with visas or admission stamps, Form I-94 arrival/departure records, and Employ...