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[Flames9_RN 358]

Are you planning any travel between Canada and the United States? Are your friends, neighbours or colleagues thinking about any cross border trips? We thought this border travel update might be useful to you.

Regards,

The Connect2Canada Team

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Border Travel Update

New Document Requirements Beginning January 31, 2008

New Border Developments

Canadian Passport Application Checklist

Guarantor Policy for Canadian Passports

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New Document Requirements Beginning January 31, 2008

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) remind the traveling public that as of January 31, 2008, all adult travelers will be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, and proof of identity, such as a driver’s license, when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry.

Currently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers may accept oral declarations of citizenship from U.S. and Canadian citizens seeking entry into the United States through a land or sea border. However, as of January 31, 2008:

Oral declarations of citizenship and identity alone will no longer be accepted

U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older will need to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, AND proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate

Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate

Passports and trusted traveler program cards - NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST - will continue to be accepted for cross-border travel

To view the complete requirements, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1196711811270.shtm.

Travel document requirements for Canadian citizens traveling to the United States by land or water are also available on the Canada Border Services Agency website at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/whti-ivho/2007-11-09-eng.html.

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New Border Developments

Minister Day welcomes U.S. decision to delay passport requirements for land and sea travel under the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative

Please visit http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/media/nr/200...071226-eng.aspx to view Minister Day's response to the decision by the United States to delay until June 1, 2009, at the earliest, implementation of passport requirements for travel by land and sea under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). The 18-month delay of the passport requirement was contained in the budgetary spending bill passed in late December by both houses of Congress and signed into law by President Bush on December 26, 2007.

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Resources

Are you a Canadian living in the U.S. and applying for a passport?

Passport Canada has produced a passport application checklist for Canadians living in the United States. According to Passport Canada, almost half of the applications from the United States are rejected due to common, avoidable errors. This checklist lists the most common problems and how to avoid them. To access the checklist, visit www.connect2canada.com/resources/CdnUsaChecklist.pdf

Canadian Passports: Guarantor Policy

In October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced a new guarantor policy for Canadian passports. This new policy allows most Canadian adult passport holders residing in Canada or the U.S. to act as guarantors for passport applications. Now, any family member as well as any individual residing at the applicant's address may act as guarantor, provided he or she meets the requirements. Please click here to view the complete guarantor requirements.

For additional information related to Canadian passports, visit www.passportcanada.gc.ca

or call 1-800-567-6868.

[trailmix 77]

Oral declarations of citizenship and identity alone will no longer be accepted

Good info flames

Really I guess it is the end of an era. If you just look at that above, it's funny now, when you know more about immigration, how they just wave you through, 'where are you from'? Have a nice time.

Ahhhh the good old days. Well we can tell our grandchildren how they used to just smile and wave us through - as they are having their microchips scanned.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Was still like that in 1 small Canada/USA border crossing!! A few times the Cdn dude just waved me across!! Didnt look at anything or even talk to me!! I must look honest,lol

[Jeremy + Kristy 0]

Oral declarations of citizenship and identity alone will no longer be accepted

Ahhhh the good old days. Well we can tell our grandchildren how they used to just smile and wave us through - as they are having their microchips scanned.

Well, they just smile and wave me through while my microchip is being scanned. (NEXUS)

[trailmix 77]

Oral declarations of citizenship and identity alone will no longer be accepted

Ahhhh the good old days. Well we can tell our grandchildren how they used to just smile and wave us through - as they are having their microchips scanned.

Well, they just smile and wave me through while my microchip is being scanned. (NEXUS)

(I meant the one in their foreheads )

[KarenCee 3]

Thanks so much Flames!

[neiks 19]

Was still like that in 1 small Canada/USA border crossing!! A few times the Cdn dude just waved me across!! Didnt look at anything or even talk to me!! I must look honest,lol

Was that me? Sometimes I think I must look like a "dude" b/c I get the "yes/no sir" to my questions.

[Melyssa 0]

Are you planning any travel between Canada and the United States? Are your friends, neighbours or colleagues thinking about any cross border trips? We thought this border travel update might be useful to you.

Regards,

The Connect2Canada Team

*****************************

Border Travel Update

New Document Requirements Beginning January 31, 2008

New Border Developments

Canadian Passport Application Checklist

Guarantor Policy for Canadian Passports

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

New Document Requirements Beginning January 31, 2008

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) remind the traveling public that as of January 31, 2008, all adult travelers will be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, and proof of identity, such as a driver’s license, when entering the United States through land and sea ports of entry.

Currently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers may accept oral declarations of citizenship from U.S. and Canadian citizens seeking entry into the United States through a land or sea border. However, as of January 31, 2008:

Oral declarations of citizenship and identity alone will no longer be accepted

U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 19 and older will need to present a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, AND proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate

Children ages 18 and under will only be required to present proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate

Passports and trusted traveler program cards - NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST - will continue to be accepted for cross-border travel

To view the complete requirements, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1196711811270.shtm.

Travel document requirements for Canadian citizens traveling to the United States by land or water are also available on the Canada Border Services Agency website at http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/whti-ivho/2007-11-09-eng.html.

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New Border Developments

Minister Day welcomes U.S. decision to delay passport requirements for land and sea travel under the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative

Please visit http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/media/nr/200...071226-eng.aspx to view Minister Day's response to the decision by the United States to delay until June 1, 2009, at the earliest, implementation of passport requirements for travel by land and sea under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). The 18-month delay of the passport requirement was contained in the budgetary spending bill passed in late December by both houses of Congress and signed into law by President Bush on December 26, 2007.

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Resources

Are you a Canadian living in the U.S. and applying for a passport?

Passport Canada has produced a passport application checklist for Canadians living in the United States. According to Passport Canada, almost half of the applications from the United States are rejected due to common, avoidable errors. This checklist lists the most common problems and how to avoid them. To access the checklist, visit www.connect2canada.com/resources/CdnUsaChecklist.pdf

Canadian Passports: Guarantor Policy

In October, the Minister of Foreign Affairs announced a new guarantor policy for Canadian passports. This new policy allows most Canadian adult passport holders residing in Canada or the U.S. to act as guarantors for passport applications. Now, any family member as well as any individual residing at the applicant's address may act as guarantor, provided he or she meets the requirements. Please click here to view the complete guarantor requirements.

For additional information related to Canadian passports, visit www.passportcanada.gc.ca

or call 1-800-567-6868.

I'm trying to find it... but maybe I'll get the answer here first... :-P Would a native status card qualify as I.D.?

Also, I've always wondered why American passports are good for 10 years whereas Canadian ones are only good for 5. Maybe if Canadian passports were good for 10 years there would be less delays and such...