{"id":4125,"date":"2020-05-10T11:43:30","date_gmt":"2020-05-10T16:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krilaw.com\/?p=4125"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:19:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T21:19:44","slug":"immigrants-face-unique-issues-in-getting-a-real-id","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krilaw.com\/es\/immigrants-face-unique-issues-in-getting-a-real-id\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigrants Face Unique Issues in Getting a Real ID"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Real ID Act of 2005 will soon make it mandatory to have a <\/span>REAL ID-compliant form of identification<\/span><\/a> for \u201cofficial purposes,\u201d such as air travel and entering federal buildings, including courthouses. While the deadline for requiring REAL IDs has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fact is they will soon become necessary for many people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The strict documentation required for obtaining a REAL ID can present challenges for many immigrants. The attorneys at Kriezelman Burton & Associates, LLC, understand how intimidating and frustrating these requirements can be, and we want to help. Here we\u2019ll provide information on the REAL ID requirements and how they may impact some immigrants. If you have an outstanding immigration or deportation issue that may prevent you from obtaining state identification, contact our office today to request a consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Requirements for Getting a REAL ID<\/h2>\n

Each state will continue to issue driver\u2019s licenses and identification cards through their own agencies \u2013 in Indiana, it\u2019s the <\/span>BMV<\/span><\/a>, and in Illinois, it\u2019s the <\/span>Secretary of State\u2019s office<\/span><\/a>. For this reason, the exact documents accepted will vary by state, but all state will require the following:<\/span><\/p>\n