New U.S. border rules take effect for land and sea entry

[tonado]

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/06/01/us.ca...ules/index.html

 

"Beginning Monday, the slow squeeze of border security will tighten further when a rule takes effect requiring U.S. and Canadian citizens to present passports -- or a very limited number of other travel documents -- when entering the United States at land and sea borders."

[Guest ShaQuaNew]

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TRAVEL/06/01/us.ca...ules/index.html

 

"Beginning Monday, the slow squeeze of border security will tighten further when a rule takes effect requiring U.S. and Canadian citizens to present passports -- or a very limited number of other travel documents -- when entering the United States at land and sea borders."

 

Something tells me that this is not going to be enforced.

[Smitty]

With a major city on the otherside of the border, so near to Seattle, this was in the news a day or three back.

 

There will still be a grace period, but it won't be for long. After that, if you don't have your papers, you will have to wait until you have been verified.

 

I thought what's the big deal? Run a check on the computer, and BAMM, you're on your way. Wrong! The official in the news announcement said it could take several days! Several days? Are they going to send an border agent to my house to see if I'm at home, or if I show up, or get the mail?

 

Seriously, what the f is the deal with this?

[dnoblett]

Other travel docs allowed for land crossings are:

 

Passport Card: http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html

Enhanced Driver's license: EX: NY: http://www.nysdmv.com/edl-main.htm (Other states may offer them too.)