Texas

[Charlie Bell]

On 10/03/2008, at 3:41 PM, lud at tpg.com.au wrote:

> Quoting Russell Chapman <rchapman at ozemail.com.au>:
>
>> Who's never been asked for ID other than at border crossings (ie from
>>
>> Canada, from Mexico, or in airports) and usually leaves his passport
>>
>> behind when being a tourist in US because I'm paranoid about losing
>> it
>> or having it taken from me. Never been further south than Virginia or
>>
>> California, though...
>
> Losing the passports is our big worry too. As you say, I also thought
> that carrying them with us at all times was a silly risk and
> unnecessary. At no stage during the entry formalities were we told  
> that
> it was a requirement. Still think it,s utterly stoopid, but with the
> note the mongrel supposedly left on our records, we are in no position
> to ignore it (especially if we want to extend our stay in the country
> next year).

I carry mine in a hidden place when I'm travelling. I keep a certified  
photocopy (including the relevant visa page...) with me to produce on  
demand, and leave a certified copy at home and with a friend.

Charlie.