10 Points! How far within the U.S can I travel with my Employment Authorization Card?

Question

I received it about 2 or 3 months ago it expires in December, I am planning on going to South Padre Island, I would like to know if U.S. customs would give me an issue as far as returning. My friend told me after the border as you return to Houston (I live in Houston) there is another checkpoint about 30 - 45 min away. They ask if you are a U.S. citizen. I am not, but I am in the U.S. legally I have the documentation, I have a Texas ID and Drivers License. Social Security Card for Employment purposes only and also my Employment Authorization card. I also attend college in Houston as well.

What are the chances that they will hold me at the checkpoint and not accept any of my documents? I really need advice and if there is online evidence that would be great. A source I mean

Answer 1

I didn't know that Texas would give a drivers license to someone that is not a U.S. citizen.  Oh well, I would think that your checkpoint will probably check your bags when coming back as they should since you are not a citizen of the U.S.  If the documents you have got you into the US, then you shouldn't have any problems.  If I were you, I would call immigration/customs and get verification.  Then if or when you get stopped, you can say you called immigration/customs and they said...fill in the blank.

Answer 2

South Padre Island is in Texas ... you don't need to cross any international border to get there, so I'm not sure why you think it's an issue? You can travel anywhere in the U.S. and South Padre Island is in the U.S.