Can I travel to Hawaii if I am married to an American Citizen? 13 Answers as of January 28, 2012

An immigrant may travel anywhere within the U.S. that includes Hawaii.

An Applicant for Permanent Resident Status is permitted to remain in the U.S. while her Adjustment of Status case is pending, and during that time she may travel from state to state (only if she is eligible for, and receives, "Advanced Parole" may she travel outside the U.S. and return). When traveling, some airlines are not completely familiar with immigration laws, and so in addition to taking with you a copy of your Employment Authorization Document showing that your case is pending, you should allow for extra time at the airport(s).

If you are eligible for adjustment, you risk being detained temporarily but the government can allow you to adjudicate your claim. If you are not, you risk being placed in removal proceedings. You should discuss this with your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, how can you be sure that you are eligible for adjustment.

If you are out of status and have a valid green card application pending based on marriage to a US Citizen, travelling to Hawaii generally should not be a problem. However anytime that you travel anywhere either by plane or car you are putting yourself at risk of being asked your immigration status, if you have a valid green card application pending you can always show proof of that with the receipt notices, however it would be safer for you to travel after receiving your work authorization card.

Yes. But be careful and carry your ID papers showing you filed already.

That entirely depends if you qualify for adjustment of status. Being married only to a U.S. Citizen is not by itself a manner for keeping you from being put into deportation proceedings.

Again, Hawaii is a US state; it is not considered international travel so you do not need to have immigration paperwork to travel there.

Yes, unless you travel off the island and are checked by CBP. If so, you may need proof that you have or have filed for advanced parole, where you qualify. If not, then you may have issues with past unlawful presence. There may be other possible consequences of trying to enter the U.S. with immigrant intent, such as no immigrant visa or advanced parole (travel document). Many tourists like to take trips on the ocean while in Hawaii. It is unclear whether this may cause confusion or complications. The same applies to any trip to a U.S. State or territory, where you may leave land and may appear to be entering the U.S. by water in the opinion of the CBP. If you have further questions or concerns, then I strongly recommend that you schedule an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration attorney.

You should be fine as long as you have valid ID (e.g., passport). Bring the receipt notices with you just in case. Have a great trip!

Technically and legally yes because it is part of the US but practically, I find that it is more trying to be re-admitted from a noncontiguous part of the US than the lower 48. Did request an advance parole with your I-485 packet? I always advise that my clients wait to complete the process within the 48 contiguous states. But you should be fine when all is said and done either way. Good luck!