Did you get your passport?

JANUARY 31, 2008
U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children at that time.

SUMMER 2008
At a later date, to be determined, the departments will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have either a U.S. passport; a U.S. passport card; a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, FAST, or SENTRI; a valid Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business; or a valid U.S. Military identification card when traveling on official orders.

The implementation date will be determined based on a number of factors, including the progress of actions undertaken by the Department of Homeland Security to implement the WHTI requirements and the availability of WHTI compliant documents on both sides of the border. DHS and DOS expect the date of full WHTI implementation to be in the summer of 2008. The precise implementation date will be formally announced with at least 60 days notice.

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Posted by: Heidi Cool
Posted on: October 22, 2007 02:23 PM

For those on campus it is worth noting that Printing Services takes passport photos. They did mine for my last renewal and I found it to be very convenient. I now just carry my passport anytime I travel.

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Posted by: Karen Green
Posted on: October 24, 2007 04:17 PM

I found a really cool site that allows you to create passport photos for free: http://www.epassportphoto.com

I have used it a few times, and so have my family and friends, and it really works great.

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Posted by: Jeffrey Quick
Posted on: October 26, 2007 09:00 AM

Not news. Welcome to Gulag Amerika.
I grew up in a border town, where crossing over was no big deal. I even researched term papers in the Sarnia ONT library.No more,

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