As of January 1st 2007, a passport will be required to enter the U.S. An I.D. will no longer be accepted. So does anyone know what the punishment will be if you try to cross and only have your I.D.?
2006-12-29 10:29:57 · 8 answers · asked by Hotcakes 3 in Travel ➔ Mexico ➔ Other - Mexico
First of all, it's January 23rd, not January 1st.
Secondly, this requirement is (for now) only for those trying to enter the US by plane. Crossing the border at a land crossing will stay the same for at least another year.
Thirdly, there is no 'punishment' per say. That would be only if a crime were committed. It is not illegal, and will not be illegal for a US citizen to return home with or without a passport, now or in the forseeable future. Even after the new law takes effect, crossing without all the proper documentation will be only a civil matter unless you try "entry without inspection" which is a crime (ie crossing at an unmanned and non-designated place.) Even EWI would be very unlikely to be prosecuted, but it COULD be. In any event, worst case you would just subject yourself to some inconvenience. If crossing by land, even that is a year away.
2006-12-30 04:11:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The punishment will be that you are sent to stupid school.
If a passport is required then a passport is required-why try to cross without one-it will only create problems for you to get into the U.S.
2006-12-30 04:03:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can provide some form of evidence that you might be a US citizen, you will be held at passport control until your citizenship is verified and proven. However, this is at the discretion of the border guard. If you cannot prove right of entry into the US, you will not be allowed into the country and returned on the earliest possible flight back to Mexico.
2006-12-29 18:51:01 · answer #3 · answered by Penfold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you won't be able to leave the US by plane without a passport ... I doubt this will effect that many people
2006-12-29 22:46:28 · answer #4 · answered by sparks_mex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to work as a maid for a government official for less than minimum wage.
2006-12-29 18:34:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deportation?
Nah only if your white. If you dont have the right paperwork but you look hispanic then you probably wont have a problem.
2006-12-29 18:39:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a green card
2006-12-29 18:32:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably none.
2006-12-29 18:37:27 · answer #8 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋