A consular identification (CID) card is a document that many consulates issue to identify the citizens of their country who reside abroad. CID cards are issued by some governments to their citizens who are living in foreign countries. Each cardholder is given a unique identification number that is displayed on the card. In general, these cards also include the cardholder’s photo, address, birthplace, and expiration date. Special security features may be added. CID cards are now accepted by many US cities, counties, and even financial institutions as a form of identification. You can use your CID card to open an account at a bank or credit union or to make any other financial transaction such as cashing a check or sending money to your home country. Mexican nationals can use a matrícula consular to obtain an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) in order to pay federal income taxes. Several states also honor the card for the purpose of obtaining a driver’s license. However, the card does not confer any U.S. immigration status on the person to whom it is issued.