SCCBC Forum - Help! Are you going to the U.S.?

Tedd

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Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
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.

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jimmc8 Novice Offline Old Guy Posts: 80 BC	Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.? Reply #1 - 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.
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Doodson International License Offline Doodson Posts: 1,684 BC , Canada	Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.? Reply #2 - 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.
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db Senior Racer Offline What would Johnny Canuck do? Posts: 237	Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.? Reply #3 - 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.
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jimmc8 Novice Offline Old Guy Posts: 80 BC	Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.? Reply #4 - Feb 13^th, 2012 at 8:20pm Sorry, You are right about the expiry date!
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Tedd Spectator Offline GMP Racing (Genuinely Modern Pleasures) Posts: 35 BC, Canada	Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.? Reply #5 - 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.
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Doodson International License Offline Doodson Posts: 1,684 BC , Canada	Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.? Reply #6 - Feb 20^th, 2012 at 5:38pm REALLY ? hmmm
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Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.?
Reply #7 - 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.

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Keith Robinson International License Offline I RACE;THEREFORE I AM! Posts: 1,454	Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.? Reply #8 - 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)
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Sign_Guy Ex Member	Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.? Reply #9 - 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!
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bigjim5551212 Senior Racer Offline Drive Hard Posts: 150 vancouver	Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.? Reply #10 - 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.
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gogreen Novice Offline beyond westwood Posts: 64 b.c.	Re: Help! Are you going to the U.S.? Reply #11 - Feb 29^th, 2012 at 2:53pm And did you get Hyderized ?
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