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I-68 program
Yeah... mis-read the website I posted... Doug is, as usual, right. LOL
wrote in message ... wrote: I’m going to visit US this summer (by sailing across - Lake Ontario). I have been told that I will need I-68 program/form to get there easier. Yes, it makes the border crossing into the U.S. much easier. I read about that on US GOV website. I’m located in Toronto area. Can somebody explain to me where I have to go to get the I-68 form. My wife and I are US citizens, and called several INS offices before we found somebody that could help. The problem they have is that the 'Homeland Security' department controls everything, and changes the rules without telling anybody. We are much safer from terrorists if it's harder for law-abiding people to get any gov't cooperation. Politics aside, we found that the Customs & Immigration office at the Rochester airport knew about these forms and would issue them, but only if we went in person. Kind of a pain, but we have business in that area anyway. Hope this helps Fresh Breezes- Doug King from this website http://www.cruising.ca/docs/USAE.html "I-68 Form for short U.S. cruises" "All persons coming into the U.S. are subject to Immigration and Customs inspection. The U.S. government's I-68 (Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit) allows both Canadian and American people entering the U.S. on a boat to by-pass inspection. You must still "check in" by phone and everyone one board must have a valid I-68. Boats longer than 30 feet are not elligible but may get a U.S. customs decal. Customs or I.N.S. ports are becoming fewer and further between, so this is a considerable convenience." "Each person on board your boat, including children, must be registered and possess an I-68 form. All individuals not listed on the I-68 form must, upon landing, immediately proceed to the nearest port of entry to be personally inspected by a United States Immigration Inspector. Possession of an approved I-68 satisfies all reporting requirements of the U.S.I.N.S. (Immigration and Naturalization Service)." "If you have a valid I-68 for each person on board meaning very person on board must have a valid I-68 in order to use this program. You may enter at any port but current regulations require that all vessels report their arrival into the United States. This report may be made by phone (or cell phone) to 1-800-827-2851 in the St. Lawrence River and Eastern Lake Ontario or 1-800-927-5015 in the Buffalo and Western Lake Ontario area. You may only use this form to visit the designated border area for up to 72 hours (3 days)." "How to get an I-68 form:" "You can order a copy of the I-68 at: U.S. A. I.N.S. Website, or you can call 1-800-870-3676 (from USA exchanges only). " -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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