Immigrants who lack American documents have been forced to cross through remote desert.

He lacks proper documents and so cannot open a bank account.

During voting for the second round some polling stations failed to open on time as they lacked the necessary equipment and documents.

As Tibetan refugees often lack documents attesting to their place of birth, the eligibility is usually established by an interview.

It lacked official documents to travel to Paris, professional uniforms, training and practice.

An additional 95 cases involved refugees who were authorized to work but had been denied employment because they lacked "official-looking" documents.

Recent immigrants lacked required documents and could not read forms printed in English.

The bill grants extraterritorial jurisdiction over international waters, and also makes it illegal to lack relevant documents.

Officials counter that the process helps reunify families who might otherwise remain divided because they lack adequate documents.

Now, she says, the appeals court is refusing to help because she lacks proper personal documents and cannot afford to get them.