Beware: New US entry requirements

[ConcernedCanuk]

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Will your travel plans take you across international borders? Here's what you'll need to get in.




Planning to travel to the U.S. in the near future? Remember this date: June 1, 2009 . That's when the last phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) comes into effect and restrictions at the border will get even tighter. After May 31, a birth certificate and driver's license won't be enough to get you into the U.S. at land and sea entry points. A Certificate of Indian Status or Certificate of Canadian Citizenship won't be accepted either.

Instead, you'll have to present a WHTI-compliant document when you cross the border. So what are your options?

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The process: You have to be a citizen of Canada and living in the province where you apply. You need to make an appointment and bring the necessary paperwork (like a Citizenship Questionnaire and Travel Restrictions Questionnaire for Quebec). Check with the organization/service location that issues your license for more information on procedures.

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