Expert Answer: ### Traveling to Hawaii with a Pending Asylum Case
1. **Can You Travel to Hawaii?**
- Yes, you **can** travel to **Hawaii** while your **asylum case is pending**, as it is a **U.S. state** and does not require international travel.
- Since Hawaii is part of the **United States**, it is the same as traveling to another U.S. state (like California or Texas).
2. **What Documents Should You Carry?**
- **Valid identification** (e.g., your **EAD (work permit)**, passport, or other government-issued ID).
- **Asylum application receipt notice (Form I-797C)** as proof of your pending case.
- **State-issued ID or driver's license** (if available).
3. **Is It Safe to Travel by Air?**
- Domestic flights within the U.S. generally do not involve immigration checkpoints.
- However, **TSA officers may request identification**, so carrying your valid documents is essential.
- If you are in **removal proceedings**, consult an immigration attorney before traveling, as ICE enforcement could still be a risk.
4. **What About Traveling by Cruise?**
- Some cruise lines **travel through international waters**, even when going to Hawaii.
- If you take a **closed-loop cruise** (starting and ending in the same U.S. port), there is usually no issue.
- **Check with the cruise line** before booking to ensure they accept travelers with a pending asylum case.
### Final Advice:
- **Yes, you can travel to Hawaii**, but carry your documents and avoid routes that pass through international borders.
- If unsure about your situation, consult an **immigration attorney** before traveling.
