Hi! We're a US citizen and a Canadian who both lives in Texas. My Canadian husband is a permanant resident and has his green card. We want to visit Canada in the Summer because I've never been there and my husband wants to introduce me to his friends and show me where he grew up. Our question is this...how does he declare himself at the boarder and will there be any problems crossing over and back? Or at least any that you can think of. We're just not exactly sure how to do it without them thinking that he's trying to bring me to Canada to stay. We have a house in Texas, all his belongings are there and I have children who live in Texas as well.

I suspect you actually meant "at the airport" (San Antonio to Canadian border is easily a 2-day complete drive).

The return ticket (yours) will probably be enough for CIC officer at the airport (or if you really do want to drive, border); his GC should be adequate to show to USCIS officer at PFI (or CBP at border).

We've been to Canada several times since I got my green card... we have had no problems crossing.. Just answer alltheir questions and you will be fine.. They will ask citizenship, just say canadian and american.. they might ask how long you are going for, what his status is in the US.. that sort of thing.. it has never even come up that they think i am bringing my husband to canada to stay...

The few times when my wife and I (Im the Canuck) travel, its been very easy. Handed them our passports (mine is Cdn, hers is American) and thats about it. They are usually more concerned about me than her for some strange reason, even though I'm the Cdn!!

'at's cuz u done wored out ur welcome Flames.......theyre afeared u might come back and drink all the coffee

I'm goin gto S'toon fo rup to a month this summer, I will be getting my fill of Hortons coffee!! Don't get in my way!!

We will be driving, actually. Which means that there will be no return ticket.

Thanks, everyone, for the replies! That makes me feel much better.

Should be no problem. Just bring ties to the U.S. with you (mortgage, kid's enrollment in school, employment letter, etc., etc.).

all I did when I crossed the border into Canada was show them my green card... I did this both ways.... I didn't have any problems ... I did have my passport handy in case they wanted to see that too but they didn't ask for it....

We drove too...


why would they have to?? he is a permanent resident of the United States already...

his proof is his green card...

I think her bigger concern is about her ( the USC) and being questioned going into Canada and what issues may arise questioning her intent.

Oops, missed the green card bit. I would think that would be a good "proof of ties to the U.S." for her too since her husband is a permanent resident of the U.S.

But if she has concerns, bring paperwork. It's not a hassle to bring and I know I'd feel much better if I was in her situation.

her intentions are to visit family.... that is what we said and we had no problems...

they just asked why we were going to Canada and how long we were planning to stay....

just be truthful and you should have no problems....

When we travelled to Ottawa for Christmas we went up to Immigration together and handed over our passports. The official asked us where we lived, what my husband (US citizen did) there, what I did there, where we were going, why and for how long. That was it - nice and easy. You should have no problems - just answer the questions. Enjoy your visit and meeting your husband's friends and family. Canada is a lovely place to visit - and don't forget to visit a Tim Hortons!.

Do Americans need passports to get back into the country yet if they're driving from Canada? Or is it just flying even for them that passports are required.

I get all confused.

It may be better just to get your passports updated if you haven't already, just in case.

as of now if you are driving across the border you don't need a passport yet ....