Im going home Donny Posted May 16, 2002 Report Share Posted May 16, 2002 Hey folks...just wondering if anyone else heard the same thing...I think the spawn of satan/bush just passed some law or another making it mandatory to produce a passport for entry into the states...better jump on that anyone going to Trey/Vermont I also think I heard something weird about fingerprints not sure if I'm willing to dole out the prints..seems creepy...micro-chip-please.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phakinit_thru Posted May 16, 2002 Report Share Posted May 16, 2002 Thanks for the heads up H..I was plannin on crossin the boarder in August but I never needed a passport before. Good ta know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted May 17, 2002 Report Share Posted May 17, 2002 i've heard for a while now especially if you're flying that's its a damn good idea to have a passport. but i havent heard anything official Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted May 31, 2002 Report Share Posted May 31, 2002 This was just issued at my place of work: Please note that our travel agent has issued the following advisory concerning travel to the United States. The US government is moving forward legislation which will require a passport as proof of identity for all visitors / travelers entering the USA. Currently, the Canadian government recommends that all Canadians obtain a valid Canadian passport for travel to any country, including the USA. It would appear that this will shortly be a requirement. Given that processing time for a Canadian passport can take several weeks, employees planning business travel in the US are advised to evaluate the impact of this US legislation, and move forward with passport applications if business travel to the USA is planned for later this year. Furthermore, please be advised that passport fees and associated costs are not reimbursable as business expenses. The Canadian Passport Office provides the following information: Obtain a Passport Application: Visit a passport office (listed below) Postal outlets On-line at www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/passport Processing times for passport applications: Apply in person - 10 working days from date received Apply by mail - 20 working days from date received, not mailed Urgent requests may be accommodated with up to a $70 premium Ottawa and area, contact (819) 994-3500 Toronto and area, contact (416) 973-3251 Fee: $85 (valid for maximum of five years) To apply in person, visit: Ottawa C.D. Howe Building 240 Sparks Street, Level C, East Tower Office hours: 7:30 to 4:30 Toronto Central Parkway Mall, #116-377 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Mississauga Office Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 Joseph Shepard Building #380-4900 Yonge Street, North York Office Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 #210-200 Town Centre Court, Scarborough Office hours: 8:00 to 5:00 #300-74 Victoria Street, Toronto Office hours: 8:00 to 5:00 To send an application by courier: Place du Centre, Commercial Level 2 200 Promenade du Portage Hull QC J8X 4B7 To mail an application: The Passport Office Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Ottawa ON K1A OG3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted May 31, 2002 Report Share Posted May 31, 2002 On a related note, it looks like you now need a guarantor (as you do with a passport) to get a birth certificate in Ontario. A coworker and his wife have a newborn, and the hospital didn't issue a birth certificate; instead, they have to apply, and need a guarantor. (One difference between the birth certificate guarantor and the passport guarantor: there's no "declaration in lieu of" for the birth certificate [or that I could see on the forms].) It used to be (as of Jan. 1995, when I did it) that you could just walk into the courthouse on Elgin, pay about $5, fill out a form, and they'd send it to you. I guess the Gov't of Ont. is trying to prevent things like identity theft. Aloha, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogatthestation Posted May 31, 2002 Report Share Posted May 31, 2002 I live in Canada and go to school in the United State... I have a passport because I needed to get my student visa... However, I have not as of yet had to produce either document when going over the border... I know that I will but I find border crossings no more difficult then they ever were... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancingfool Posted May 31, 2002 Report Share Posted May 31, 2002 dog: what means of travel do you use to pass the border? Crossing by car is still the easiest way and having a licence (if you own the car) may be more accepted for a while. Crossing by plane, and especially by train or bus definitely requires a passport to avoid problems, and has been so for the past five years. I should know, I was once denied entry, and it all started because I didn't have a passport - they automatically thought I was less worthy. And personally, for my vacation this summer, I'll even bring a physical plane ticket to prove I have a way out of the US if necessary - I'm not sure every Immigration officer understands the concept of electronic tickets (again, speaking from experience)... As for fingerprints, it's looked at, as are other biometric measures, but the recent feat of someone completely destroying the validity of fingerprint readers may push that possibility back for a while. No, what is being actually worked at in the US are face recognition machines... which don't work most of the time, or if your face is even five degrees off on the side... and somehow, I don't think it'll stop them from implementing it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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