I want to get back into America with the least amount of trouble. I don't have my passport all i have is my california drivers lisence and high school ID card for a school in America.
2007-01-11 07:51:03 · 6 answers · asked by Sarah L 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
First, the Canada/U.S. border is over 3,000 miles long ... are you asking in regards to the entire border, or a certain portion of it?
Second, the customs officers are all trained the same, to ask the same questions, look for the same things, and follow the same regulations and laws. However, rookie officers tend to be more "by the letter of the law" and thus, large border stations that train a lot of new officers may have a reputation for being tougher.
Third, a drivers license and a school I.D. are NOT proof of citizenship, which is what you need to enter or re-enter the U.S. A birth certificate showing you were born in the U.S., a valid Visa, a U.S. Passport, or a certificate of permanent Residency (green card) would be required to prove citizenship/legal residency.
Fourth ... you seem unduly concerned about re-entering the U.s. and whether or not you will be allowed to. This leads me to believe that you may not be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S. If this is the case, your nervousness and concern may be evident, and may cause the customs officials to look closer into your documentation. If it is NOT the case, then I highly recommend getting hold of your birth certificate or other documentation and having it with you when you cross.
2007-01-11 19:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On average, borders are easier if the crossing is busy. The only time I got a thorough search of my car for no reason was when I crossed at a remote border station and the agents had nothing better to do with their time.
But busy isn't a guarantee. Your young age is on the cusp of where they are wondering if you might be a runaway. So they will ask questions relating to that. (If you are, it won't matter how busy the border you will get caught. So you might want to look into the rights for your age.)
You are right. Your ID you mention doesn't prove your Nationality - it proves your identity. You are normally expected to prove both. A birth certificate proves nationality, a passport proves both. Eg. How many Mexicans have California drivers licenses? Lots.
2007-01-11 11:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by JuanB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you're willing to potentially drive thousands of miles to try an "easy" border crossing?
Yeah, right...
If you're driving, your license should be sufficient to cross the border at any crossing you choose. You are a US citizen, right?
2007-01-11 07:59:46 · answer #3 · answered by Robbie B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are driving it shouldn't matter is you are flying you need a passport starting Jan23rd/07
2007-01-11 07:58:56 · answer #4 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only need a license if you are driving.
2007-01-11 07:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-15 07:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by one 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋