Our last article exposed a massive bureaucratic trap: because Washington State relies solely on the Enhanced Driver License (EDL) for its REAL ID compliance, lawful non-immigrant COFA citizens from the Federated States of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau are completely locked out of getting a travel-compliant state ID. Warning...
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Can Micronesians or COFA Citizens Get a REAL ID Compliant Driver’s License or Identification Card in the State of Washington?
The short answer is no—but the reason why is a major bureaucratic loophole that every local family needs to understand before booking their next flight. Under the Compact of Free Association (COFA), citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Marshall Islands, and Palau reside in the United States...