Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began staffing U.S. airports on March 23, 2026. The government explained that immigration agents will help alleviate delays in Transportation and Security Administration (TSA) services while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown continues. This change highlights the importance of having the proper documents for travel, especially for non-immigrant visa holders.
Important Documentation
Visa holders should always carry the following documents when traveling through airports:
- Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).
- Original Green Card.
- A valid passport.
- State ID or Driver’s License.
- H-1B/H-4 Visa Holders.
- A valid passport.
- H-1B/H-4 visa.
- An I-797 Approval Notice.
- An I-94 Record.
- Employment Letter.
- Pay Stubs.
- F-1 Students.
- A valid passport and F-1 visa.
- Form I-20.
- An I-94 Record.
- A valid student ID.
- Proof of Enrollment.
- Other Visa Holders.
- A valid passport and visa.
- An I-94 record.
- Any supporting documentation required for the holder’s visa.
Carrying physical copies in your carry-on bag maximizes the chances of avoiding problems with immigration agents at the airport.
As always, ILBSG actively monitors ongoing U.S. immigration news. If you have questions about any U.S. immigration related issue, contact us. Working with an experienced attorney ensures you get the right advice based on the most recent laws. In an ever-evolving immigration policy landscape, it’s particularly critical you get the right advice.