Can an immigrant travel within USA only with passport but not visa without being deported?

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   Giacomo BeharPro

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   Answered August 09, 2012 15:39. Under the circumstances you described, it is better not to travel.
   The answer to your second question is a conditional yes.

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   Sanjay PaulPro

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   Answered August 09, 2012 22:08. I agree with the concerns the other lawyers share on this post, it's not a smart idea. You should however immediately speak to an attorney about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). I do free consultations as do many of my colleagues on Avvo.
   
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   J Ferrari

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   Answered August 09, 2012 15:34. Not without substantial risk, particularly if flying or traveling near the border.
   
   You should retain an experienced immigration lawyer, whether myself or one of my colleagues, to review all the facts, advise you, and handle the case.

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   Alexander Ivakhnenko

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   Answered August 09, 2012 16:05. You are taking a considerable risk traveling through the continental U.S. being illegal and having come to the U.S. without any documents.
   To wit, I know that some of my clients were apprehended even within the U.S. on the Armtracks and Greyhound buses during the random check points.
   Also, you are taking even a more serious risk if you travel by planes from federal airports that have federal agents that may and will check your documents upon some suspicion.

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