Q: Can my undocumented stepmother travel from California to Minnesota, and will her stay affect my background history?

A: A person with a pending adjustment of status (ie. Green card) application is considered to be in a period of authorized stay by the attorney general

A: Your stepmother can technically travel by plane from California to Minnesota, as domestic flights within the U.S. typically do not require immigration checks. However, she will need valid identification, such as a foreign passport, to board the flight. Traveling by air carries some risk, as TSA agents could question her immigration status, especially if there's any suspicion or irregularity in her identification.

Her relocation to Minnesota itself won’t directly affect your background history or personal immigration record. Immigration records are generally individual, meaning her status won’t automatically influence yours. However, if you are sponsoring her green card application, her relocation and undocumented status could indirectly draw attention to your immigration filings, though it won't necessarily create a negative mark against you.

Given the complexity of immigration processes and risks involved, it's wise for your stepmother to carefully consider her travel options, perhaps even exploring safer alternatives like road travel. Ensuring she's fully prepared with necessary documentation will minimize risks during the journey. Your background will remain primarily unaffected, but staying informed and cautious is always beneficial.