Pushpa 2025
Feb 25, 2026
Real ID
hello everybody, I have real ID also, my ID have ( limited time) sign category C9 there is any problem? if I fly in domestic please advise me
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amber BergamotFeb 26, 2026
should be fine, just take a copy of your documents, just in case.
tired from waitinggFeb 26, 2026
where are u tho what state how they put c09 category for driver license weird but it will be limited time of course thats normal
Oluseyi adebolaFeb 26, 2026
Yes, a person with category C09 (pending Adjustment of Status) can travel locally within the USA using their Employment Authorization Document (EAD card, Form I-766), as it is a valid government-issued photo ID accepted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). While state IDs marked "federal limits apply" are not compliant, the EAD card serves as a valid alternative for domestic flights.
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Key Considerations for Category C09 Travel:
Accepted Documents: In addition to the EAD card, an unexpired foreign passport is also accepted by TSA.
REAL ID Deadline: Starting May 7, 2025, a REAL ID-compliant license or an alternative, such as an EAD card or passport, is mandatory.
Risks: While TSA does not typically enforce immigration laws, traveling while relying on non-citizenship documentation (even with pending status) carries inherent risks of encountering Customs and
m mFeb 26, 2026
@bd 2025 You should be good. Early this month, I traveled from LGA, New York to San Diego, California with a Real ID (Limited Term), same category, and I had no issues at all.
Pushpa 2025Feb 26, 2026
thank you guys thank you for your information
Sheena GMar 6, 2026
@Oluseyi adebola even with my real ID and passport I still wouldn’t risk it right now commercially travel 😭

