Canada

[PJ]

Hi All,

 

Okay, we've given up on our Europe trip (for the time being). Didn't feel like going through the process of applying for a visa.

 

So, we're going to go to Canada instead.

 

Just wanted to make sure ... my wife has the 2 year greencard, can she just go with the green card?

 

Thanks,

 

P.J.

[wawafish]

My wife and I visited Vancouver, BC in July. We drove across the border from WA to Canada (and back again the same day) using her Chinese passport and 2 year conditional green card with no problems.

There were 6 of us in the car, 5 US citizens plus my wife. On the way back into WA, the immigration officer just asked to see the face of the "LPR" (legal permanent resident); my wife leaned forward so the officer could see her face and that was that.

[PJ]

Whew ... that's a relief, considering we already bought tickets. Air canada had a sale last night, so I booked before I really looked into the whole permanent resident being able to go.

 

P.J.

[david_dawei]

Looks like your in the clear, this year...

 

I think [by 2008] they are going to change the rules to require a passport for re-entry to the US.. Canadians will not be allowed into the US in 2007 without a passport... so border control is tightening up...

[skibum]

Begining Jan 8, 2007, US citizens will need passports to visit Canada and Mexico. I do not think that visas will be necessary for USCs. As far as LPR, I don't know what they will require.

[david_dawei]

Just saw an article on yahoo... here's the latest from DOS...

 

New Requirements for Travelers

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html