New U.S. entry requirements---to be effective June 1, 2009 .

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.

So what are your options?

Passport

Best for: People who plan to travel internationally.

NEXUS card

Best for: Canadian and U.S. citizens who frequently cross the Canada/U.S. border.

Process: a lot of the leg work is done before you reach the border to determine your eligibility and conducting risk assessments.In addition to a photograph, you'll also be required to provide biometric data -- like your finger prints and a digital photograph of your irises. it can take six to eight weeks Once you have a membership.

Enhanced Drivers' License (EDL) or Enhanced Identification Card (EIC)

Best for: Canadian citizens who cross at land and sea borders. there's no need to scramble for special documents or cards if you want to make a spontaneous trip.

When you hold the EDL card up to a special reader at the border crossing, the chip sends a signal to the custom officer's computer to automatically pull up your information -- like your biographical and biometric data.

The EIC operates the same way, but it's tailored for people who don't drive. You have to be a citizen of Canada and living in the province where you apply.

Exceptions ('Special Audiences')

Children: Canadian citizens under 15 years old or younger won't need a passport for land and sea entry -- a birth certificate or Canadian Citizenship Card will do. The same rule applies for children under the age of 18 who are travelling with an organized group (like a school field trip) -- proof of citizenship (along with parental approval, of course) is all that's required.

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• 看成是：New U.S. entry (level job) requirements---to be effective Ju -布衣之才- ♂ (0 bytes) () 04/23/2009 postreply 10:07:08

• 呵呵,nope,they need your passport indeed. -喜气连年- ♀ (38 bytes) () 04/23/2009 postreply 10:24:29