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Title: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Post by Tedd on Feb 13^th, 2012 at 9:55am

I have myself in a bit of a bind. I ordered some tires from JB and had them sent to Blaine, planning to pick them up. But I can't find my Nexus card, do not have an Enhanced Driver's License, and my passport has expired, which means I can't go to the U.S. until one of those things gets corrected -- a couple of weeks, best-case scenario.

If you're planning to go through Blaine any time in the near future and would be willing to pick up the tires for me I would be extremely grateful. Please reply here or send me a message. I expect the tires will have to be declared and taxes paid, which I will, of course, cover.

Title: Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Post by jimmc8 on Feb 13^th, 2012 at 1:36pm

Just for info - if your passport is expired, so is your Nexus. They are linked, with your Visa card.

Title: Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Post by Doodson on Feb 13^th, 2012 at 4:27pm

I was just down there ( Blaine) and on my way back stopped in Surrey to the passport office cause my passport was done the end of the this month , They CUT the corner on the passport and its now canceled , Im in the same boat. Cannot travel to USA till my passport shows up. >:(

Title: Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Post by db on Feb 13^th, 2012 at 7:23pm

jimmc8 wrote on Feb 13^th, 2012 at 1:36pm:

Just for info - if your passport is expired, so is your Nexus. They are linked, with your Visa card.

My passport expires this year, 5 years from its date of issue, my Nexus card expires on my birthday next year. The don't expire at the same time.

Title: Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Post by jimmc8 on Feb 13^th, 2012 at 8:20pm

Sorry, You are right about the expiry date!

Title: Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Post by Tedd on Feb 20^th, 2012 at 4:53pm

Surprisingly (to me), I was able to cross the border using my expired passport. I phoned ahead and they said that would be okay. Go figure.

So I have my tires. Thanks to everyone for your replies.

Title: Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Post by Doodson on Feb 20^th, 2012 at 5:38pm

REALLY ? hmmm

Title: Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Post by Posy on Feb 21^st, 2012 at 9:24am

A Passport is not required for Canadians to get across the border. They are requiring a secure photo ID card to prove who you are. Passport that has expired is still a secure photo ID. My daughter only had her british passport and they accepted that she was born in Canada to avoid paying for a visa that is required for British citizens crossing.

Title: Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Post by Keith Robinson on Feb 21^st, 2012 at 9:28am

That makes a lot of sense!
I guess Home Security has other means of 'checking you out'! 8)

Title: Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Post by Sign_Guy on Feb 23^rd, 2012 at 8:36am

Keith Robinson wrote on Feb 21^st, 2012 at 9:28am:

I guess Home Security has other means of 'checking you out'! 8)

Yeah, like this forum for one!

Title: Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Post by bigjim5551212 on Feb 29^th, 2012 at 1:10pm

You probably only need a drivers licence and birth certificate.

I was at Hyder Alaska in the summer and there was no US customs, but Canada customs was there and needed proof of identity and citizenship.

Title: Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Post by gogreen on Feb 29^th, 2012 at 2:53pm

And did you get Hyderized ? :D