Thanks, Gus - just a quick question. Exactly who do I call to find out which
border crossings have immigration facilities?
Thanks!
"gus" wrote in message
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> Hi Julie,
> Congratulations on your PR. Unfortunately, you may not land at an
> airport if you are not flying in. Theoretically, you must enter from
> the US. Therefore, you have to drive across the border, and then
> return.
> Border crossings will let you park in their lot on the Canadian
> side, and simply "walk around the flag pole (US)" and return. It is
> not necessary to spend more than 30 seconds in the US if you don't
> want to. The one I went to on the BC/Washington state border didn't
> really care if I took a walk or not. I simply parked in their lot,
> walked in, and went to the immigration desk. No visit across the
> border necessary (although I probably should have gone and bought
> gas). I had previously tried both the airport and the ferry terminal,
> and both turned me down.
> One other thing to remember is that not all border crossings have
> immigration facilities, and those that do may or may not be open all
> the time, so pick your crossing and call ahead. I know there are a
> couple of crossings in Vermont at Derby Line and Highgate, but I don't
> know if they have immigration.
> The only documentation I brought was the passport and associated
> paperwork, as well as other ID. I also had a goods to follow list for
> customs for stuff still in the states I wanted to bring in, in the
> future. Have a nice drive.
> gus
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