QUESTION
Is it possible for a person to obtain a state ID card if they came to the US legally but overstayed and now their visa is expired?
Asked on Mar 12th, 2013 on Immigration - New York
3 ANSWERS
NO, if the person is now in the US as an overstay he/she will not be able to get any type of valid state ID.
Answered on Mar 14th, 2013 at 6:36 PM
Adebola O. Asekun
Different states have different requirements for issuance of driver's license or state non-driver ID. Persons not born in US may be required by some states to present proof of lawful presence in United States and some states do not. Whether your friend can obtain a state ID therefore depends on the state where the application for state ID is made.
Answered on Mar 13th, 2013 at 6:22 AM
Not in New York. Unless friend will marry a US citizen and apply for adjustment of status or files for asylum ( if there are grounds for it).
Answered on Mar 12th, 2013 at 3:18 PM