ONCE AND FOR ALL...

[faylen 0]

i don't want to keep asking the same questions that everyone else is asking, but where can i find some concrete answers about the docs that are required when crossing the cad/us border?

i can't apply for a new passport because cic is taking too long to send the canadian citizenship replacement card that i applied for however many months ago. if i try to cross the border (going into canada) with an expired canadian passport (about 3 years expired) and my green card, will they let me in? and if i do get in, will i be able to come back out (going back to the US) with the same docs without any problems? thank you.

[Krikit 1,163]

Carry your expired passport with you. The CBP Officer at the Buffalo Peace Bridge told me that an expired passport was better than no passport at all. You only need your greencard for land border crossings..... both directions.

From the Canada Border Services Agency site:

"If you are a permanent resident of the United States, you must bring your permanent resident card (i.e. green card) with you."

From the US Customs and Border Protection site:

"Foreign nationals that are lawful permanent residents of the U.S. must present a Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card", INS Form I-551), a Reentry Permit (if gone for more than 1 year), or a Returning Resident Visa (if gone for 2 years or more), and their passport to reenter the United States if traveling from outside the Western Hemisphere. If traveling to Canada or Mexico, the Permanent Resident Card is sufficient, although, carrying a passport as well could help facilitate your reentry. (LPRs that are out of the U.S. for more than 180 days are subject to new immigrant inspection procedures as per 8 USC 1101.)"

[faylen 0]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THAT VALUABLE INFORMATION.

So, do you think it's okay for me to cross the border in April then? Maybe I should print out those docs from the websites just in case I get questioned? Anyway, thank you again. You've been very helpful! =D

Carry your expired passport with you. The CBP Officer at the Buffalo Peace Bridge told me that an expired passport was better than no passport at all. You only need your greencard for land border crossings..... both directions.

From the Canada Border Services Agency site:

"If you are a permanent resident of the United States, you must bring your permanent resident card (i.e. green card) with you."

From the US Customs and Border Protection site:

"Foreign nationals that are lawful permanent residents of the U.S. must present a Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card", INS Form I-551), a Reentry Permit (if gone for more than 1 year), or a Returning Resident Visa (if gone for 2 years or more), and their passport to reenter the United States if traveling from outside the Western Hemisphere. If traveling to Canada or Mexico, the Permanent Resident Card is sufficient, although, carrying a passport as well could help facilitate your reentry. (LPRs that are out of the U.S. for more than 180 days are subject to new immigrant inspection procedures as per 8 USC 1101.)"

[Krikit 1,163]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THAT VALUABLE INFORMATION.

So, do you think it's okay for me to cross the border in April then? Maybe I should print out those docs from the websites just in case I get questioned? Anyway, thank you again. You've been very helpful! =D

You are very welcome. And it's absolutely okay to cross the border in April. Just in the way of reassurance.... I have never been asked for my ID at the Canadian border, and they only want to see my greencard at the American border. You'll be fine. Have a great trip!

[faylen 0]

thanks again crickey!