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Passports or other limited forms of ID will be required to enter the US
by air beginning January 23, 2007. Persons arriving by land and sea (including returning US citizens) *may* be *required* to cary a passport as early as January 2008. Currently, most people presenting at Customs to enter the US are carrying a passport voluntarily. The current law requires that the person entering be able to prove "to the satisfaction of the Customs Examiner" their country of origin and citizenship, and a valid passport is a document that any Customs Examiner must accept as satisfactory. Comments from the State Department: (note: this information from the State Department Web Site reads that the January 23, 2007 implementation is "proposed". The State Department finalized the requirement on November 22, 2006) New Requirements for Travelers Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) The proposed implementation timeline has two phases: · Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document. · As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries. Travel Documents for U.S. Citizens Under WHTI Under the proposed implementation plan, the following documents will be acceptable to fulfill document requirements: · U.S. Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport when traveling via air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, and may also use a U.S. passport when traveling via sea and land borders (including ferry crossings). · The Passport Card (also referred to as the PASS Card): This limited-use passport in card format is currently under development and will be available for use for travel only via land or sea (including ferries) between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Similar in size to a credit card, it will fit easily into a wallet. · DOS and DHS also anticipate that the following documents will continue to be acceptable for their current travel uses under WHTI: SENTRI, NEXUS, FAST, and the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document. As proposed, members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty traveling on orders will continue to be exempt from the passport requirement. Background The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State to develop and implement a plan to require all travelers, U.S. citizens and foreign nationals alike, to present a passport or other document, or a combination of documents, that denote identity and citizenship when entering the United States. Congress amended portions of the Act in 2006. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is the Administration's proposed plan to implement this mandate. The goal of the Initiative is to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized, secure and reliable documentation which will allow the Department of Homeland Security to quickly, reliably and accurately identify a traveler. |
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Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for
Mexicans? On 28 Nov 2006 22:32:40 -0800, "Chuck Gould" wrote: Passports or other limited forms of ID will be required to enter the US by air beginning January 23, 2007. Persons arriving by land and sea (including returning US citizens) *may* be *required* to cary a passport as early as January 2008. Currently, most people presenting at Customs to enter the US are carrying a passport voluntarily. The current law requires that the person entering be able to prove "to the satisfaction of the Customs Examiner" their country of origin and citizenship, and a valid passport is a document that any Customs Examiner must accept as satisfactory. Comments from the State Department: (note: this information from the State Department Web Site reads that the January 23, 2007 implementation is "proposed". The State Department finalized the requirement on November 22, 2006) New Requirements for Travelers Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) The proposed implementation timeline has two phases: · Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document. · As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries. Travel Documents for U.S. Citizens Under WHTI Under the proposed implementation plan, the following documents will be acceptable to fulfill document requirements: · U.S. Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport when traveling via air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda, and may also use a U.S. passport when traveling via sea and land borders (including ferry crossings). · The Passport Card (also referred to as the PASS Card): This limited-use passport in card format is currently under development and will be available for use for travel only via land or sea (including ferries) between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Similar in size to a credit card, it will fit easily into a wallet. · DOS and DHS also anticipate that the following documents will continue to be acceptable for their current travel uses under WHTI: SENTRI, NEXUS, FAST, and the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document. As proposed, members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty traveling on orders will continue to be exempt from the passport requirement. Background The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State to develop and implement a plan to require all travelers, U.S. citizens and foreign nationals alike, to present a passport or other document, or a combination of documents, that denote identity and citizenship when entering the United States. Congress amended portions of the Act in 2006. The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative is the Administration's proposed plan to implement this mandate. The goal of the Initiative is to strengthen border security and facilitate entry into the United States for U.S. citizens and legitimate foreign visitors by providing standardized, secure and reliable documentation which will allow the Department of Homeland Security to quickly, reliably and accurately identify a traveler. -- John H **** May your Christmas be Spectacular**** ******and your New Year even Better!****** |
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JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We better not go there, or this thread outlining updated requirements for arriving by air and the proposed implementation date for tightening requirements for arriving by boat would very quickly become political. That might be a good question to ask your elected congressional representatives. Both those who shaped the current policies and regulations as well as the newly elected representatives who will have the opportunity to amend current policies and regulations. |
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On 29 Nov 2006 21:27:53 -0800, "Chuck Gould"
wrote: wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. Coming back in by boat is a little more complex than driving across in a car. Everybody who isn't previously enrolled in NEXUS or a similar program has to report to a US Customs Port of Entry. Once there, only the skipper is allowed to go ashore until cleared by customs and the skipper has to proceed directly to the customs office. Better have 1) ship's papers, 2) Photo ID, preferably a passport but in any case sufficient to prove residence and citizenship, for everybody aboard. 3) A list of items being brought back into the country. 4) An inventory of alcohol and tobacco aboard. 5) A disclosure of any firearms on the boat. 6) A list of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard. 7) $25 to buy a decal/permit to reenter the US. The decal is an annual deal, so the $25 only applies to the first reentry every year. Boaters who are pre-screened by the NEXUS or similar programs can clear by telephone upon reentry, but they must be prepared to report to a Customs Office if so ordered by the party on the phone. Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) -- John H **** May your Christmas be Spectacular**** ******and your New Year even Better!****** |
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"JohnH" wrote in message
... On 29 Nov 2006 21:27:53 -0800, "Chuck Gould" wrote: wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. Coming back in by boat is a little more complex than driving across in a car. Everybody who isn't previously enrolled in NEXUS or a similar program has to report to a US Customs Port of Entry. Once there, only the skipper is allowed to go ashore until cleared by customs and the skipper has to proceed directly to the customs office. Better have 1) ship's papers, 2) Photo ID, preferably a passport but in any case sufficient to prove residence and citizenship, for everybody aboard. 3) A list of items being brought back into the country. 4) An inventory of alcohol and tobacco aboard. 5) A disclosure of any firearms on the boat. 6) A list of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard. 7) $25 to buy a decal/permit to reenter the US. The decal is an annual deal, so the $25 only applies to the first reentry every year. Boaters who are pre-screened by the NEXUS or similar programs can clear by telephone upon reentry, but they must be prepared to report to a Customs Office if so ordered by the party on the phone. Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) Real beer. |
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JohnH wrote:
On 29 Nov 2006 21:27:53 -0800, "Chuck Gould" wrote: wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. Coming back in by boat is a little more complex than driving across in a car. Everybody who isn't previously enrolled in NEXUS or a similar program has to report to a US Customs Port of Entry. Once there, only the skipper is allowed to go ashore until cleared by customs and the skipper has to proceed directly to the customs office. Better have 1) ship's papers, 2) Photo ID, preferably a passport but in any case sufficient to prove residence and citizenship, for everybody aboard. 3) A list of items being brought back into the country. 4) An inventory of alcohol and tobacco aboard. 5) A disclosure of any firearms on the boat. 6) A list of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard. 7) $25 to buy a decal/permit to reenter the US. The decal is an annual deal, so the $25 only applies to the first reentry every year. Boaters who are pre-screened by the NEXUS or similar programs can clear by telephone upon reentry, but they must be prepared to report to a Customs Office if so ordered by the party on the phone. Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) -- John H **** May your Christmas be Spectacular**** ******and your New Year even Better!****** Unfortunately, ports such as my home town are used by smuggling rings to get product into the US indirectly.... especially in container traffic. |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:29:41 -0500, Harry Krause wrote: On 11/30/2006 7:18 AM, JohnH wrote: On 29 Nov 2006 21:27:53 -0800, "Chuck Gould" wrote: wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. Coming back in by boat is a little more complex than driving across in a car. Everybody who isn't previously enrolled in NEXUS or a similar program has to report to a US Customs Port of Entry. Once there, only the skipper is allowed to go ashore until cleared by customs and the skipper has to proceed directly to the customs office. Better have 1) ship's papers, 2) Photo ID, preferably a passport but in any case sufficient to prove residence and citizenship, for everybody aboard. 3) A list of items being brought back into the country. 4) An inventory of alcohol and tobacco aboard. 5) A disclosure of any firearms on the boat. 6) A list of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard. 7) $25 to buy a decal/permit to reenter the US. The decal is an annual deal, so the $25 only applies to the first reentry every year. Boaters who are pre-screened by the NEXUS or similar programs can clear by telephone upon reentry, but they must be prepared to report to a Customs Office if so ordered by the party on the phone. Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) Cuban cigars, of course. True, although I get mine from a different source - a very different source. :) Directly from Fidel himself?? |
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Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:29:41 -0500, Harry Krause wrote: On 11/30/2006 7:18 AM, JohnH wrote: On 29 Nov 2006 21:27:53 -0800, "Chuck Gould" wrote: wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. Coming back in by boat is a little more complex than driving across in a car. Everybody who isn't previously enrolled in NEXUS or a similar program has to report to a US Customs Port of Entry. Once there, only the skipper is allowed to go ashore until cleared by customs and the skipper has to proceed directly to the customs office. Better have 1) ship's papers, 2) Photo ID, preferably a passport but in any case sufficient to prove residence and citizenship, for everybody aboard. 3) A list of items being brought back into the country. 4) An inventory of alcohol and tobacco aboard. 5) A disclosure of any firearms on the boat. 6) A list of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard. 7) $25 to buy a decal/permit to reenter the US. The decal is an annual deal, so the $25 only applies to the first reentry every year. Boaters who are pre-screened by the NEXUS or similar programs can clear by telephone upon reentry, but they must be prepared to report to a Customs Office if so ordered by the party on the phone. Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) Cuban cigars, of course. True, although I get mine from a different source - a very different source. :) I now know why you are/were despondent about selling the Contender. You were going offshore under the guise of fishing, meeting your Cuban cigar "dealers" and "importing" Cuban cigars. Now you are going to try and satisfy your self with the lower quality and class cigars. |
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On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:29:41 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote: On 11/30/2006 7:18 AM, JohnH wrote: On 29 Nov 2006 21:27:53 -0800, "Chuck Gould" wrote: wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. Coming back in by boat is a little more complex than driving across in a car. Everybody who isn't previously enrolled in NEXUS or a similar program has to report to a US Customs Port of Entry. Once there, only the skipper is allowed to go ashore until cleared by customs and the skipper has to proceed directly to the customs office. Better have 1) ship's papers, 2) Photo ID, preferably a passport but in any case sufficient to prove residence and citizenship, for everybody aboard. 3) A list of items being brought back into the country. 4) An inventory of alcohol and tobacco aboard. 5) A disclosure of any firearms on the boat. 6) A list of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard. 7) $25 to buy a decal/permit to reenter the US. The decal is an annual deal, so the $25 only applies to the first reentry every year. Boaters who are pre-screened by the NEXUS or similar programs can clear by telephone upon reentry, but they must be prepared to report to a Customs Office if so ordered by the party on the phone. Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) -- John H **** May your Christmas be Spectacular**** ******and your New Year even Better!****** Cuban cigars, of course. Ah! That makes good sense. -- John H **** May your Christmas be Spectacular**** ******and your New Year even Better!****** |
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On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 13:25:55 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote: "JohnH" wrote in message .. . On 29 Nov 2006 21:27:53 -0800, "Chuck Gould" wrote: wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. Coming back in by boat is a little more complex than driving across in a car. Everybody who isn't previously enrolled in NEXUS or a similar program has to report to a US Customs Port of Entry. Once there, only the skipper is allowed to go ashore until cleared by customs and the skipper has to proceed directly to the customs office. Better have 1) ship's papers, 2) Photo ID, preferably a passport but in any case sufficient to prove residence and citizenship, for everybody aboard. 3) A list of items being brought back into the country. 4) An inventory of alcohol and tobacco aboard. 5) A disclosure of any firearms on the boat. 6) A list of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard. 7) $25 to buy a decal/permit to reenter the US. The decal is an annual deal, so the $25 only applies to the first reentry every year. Boaters who are pre-screened by the NEXUS or similar programs can clear by telephone upon reentry, but they must be prepared to report to a Customs Office if so ordered by the party on the phone. Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) Real beer. Our local Safeway sells 'Pilsner Urquell', an import and about as real as you can get. Of course, I won't buy it because Safeway over prices their tomatoes. -- John H **** May your Christmas be Spectacular**** ******and your New Year even Better!****** |
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On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:46:46 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote: On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:16:36 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 22:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. I am in the 'everyone should have a passport', or a national ID of some sort, camp. It works for the Europeans. We already have one - it's called a driver's license. No, that's not a mandatory ID, nor is it national. -- John H **** May your Christmas be Spectacular**** ******and your New Year even Better!****** |
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On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:52:26 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote: On 11/30/2006 7:46 AM, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:16:36 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 22:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. I am in the 'everyone should have a passport', or a national ID of some sort, camp. It works for the Europeans. And it worked for the Nazis and the Soviets, both of whom would "grab" the national ID of anyone they didn't like. No thanks. Harry, the ID you've got now could be grabbed just as easily. Why are you so concerned? -- John H **** May your Christmas be Spectacular**** ******and your New Year even Better!****** |
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On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:14:41 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote: On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:39:38 -0500, JohnH wrote: Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) Real beer. Our local Safeway sells 'Pilsner Urquell', an import and about as real as you can get. Of course, I won't buy it because Safeway over prices their tomatoes. You won't buy beer from a store because they over price their tomatoes. Wow - talk about quantum shopping... :) Are *you* the kind of person who would buy beer from a place that grossly overpriced tomatoes? -- John H **** May your Christmas be Spectacular**** ******and your New Year even Better!****** |
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On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:15:26 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote: On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:48:19 -0500, Bert Robbins wrote: Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:16:36 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 22:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. I am in the 'everyone should have a passport', or a national ID of some sort, camp. It works for the Europeans. We already have one - it's called a driver's license. Some states only require a phone bill or a electric bill to confirm residency in the state rather than citizenship in the USA. That's true, but that could be changed easily and with very little effort. Besides, the Nazi's, Soviets, and other associated socialists could take away your electric bill also. Of course they'd wait until you paid it. -- John H **** May your Christmas be Spectacular**** ******and your New Year even Better!****** |
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On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:15:41 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote: On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 09:40:43 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:46:46 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:16:36 -0500, JohnH wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 22:28:27 -0500, wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. I am in the 'everyone should have a passport', or a national ID of some sort, camp. It works for the Europeans. We already have one - it's called a driver's license. No, that's not a mandatory ID, nor is it national. No, but it could be. 'Could' hell, it *should* be. And if they don't drive, they should still have the card - just no vehicles authorized. -- John H **** May your Christmas be Spectacular**** ******and your New Year even Better!****** |
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message ... On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:55:01 -0500, Bert Robbins wrote: Short Wave Sportfishing wrote: On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:29:41 -0500, Harry Krause wrote: On 11/30/2006 7:18 AM, JohnH wrote: On 29 Nov 2006 21:27:53 -0800, "Chuck Gould" wrote: wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. Coming back in by boat is a little more complex than driving across in a car. Everybody who isn't previously enrolled in NEXUS or a similar program has to report to a US Customs Port of Entry. Once there, only the skipper is allowed to go ashore until cleared by customs and the skipper has to proceed directly to the customs office. Better have 1) ship's papers, 2) Photo ID, preferably a passport but in any case sufficient to prove residence and citizenship, for everybody aboard. 3) A list of items being brought back into the country. 4) An inventory of alcohol and tobacco aboard. 5) A disclosure of any firearms on the boat. 6) A list of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard. 7) $25 to buy a decal/permit to reenter the US. The decal is an annual deal, so the $25 only applies to the first reentry every year. Boaters who are pre-screened by the NEXUS or similar programs can clear by telephone upon reentry, but they must be prepared to report to a Customs Office if so ordered by the party on the phone. Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) Cuban cigars, of course. True, although I get mine from a different source - a very different source. :) I now know why you are/were despondent about selling the Contender. You were going offshore under the guise of fishing, meeting your Cuban cigar "dealers" and "importing" Cuban cigars. Now you are going to try and satisfy your self with the lower quality and class cigars. Oh - very close - but no cigar... Heh, heh, heh... Actually, it's pretty simple and if you think about it for a minute, you'll figure it out. Bigger boat, import more cigars. Simple. |
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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "JohnH" wrote in message ... On 29 Nov 2006 21:27:53 -0800, "Chuck Gould" wrote: wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. Coming back in by boat is a little more complex than driving across in a car. Everybody who isn't previously enrolled in NEXUS or a similar program has to report to a US Customs Port of Entry. Once there, only the skipper is allowed to go ashore until cleared by customs and the skipper has to proceed directly to the customs office. Better have 1) ship's papers, 2) Photo ID, preferably a passport but in any case sufficient to prove residence and citizenship, for everybody aboard. 3) A list of items being brought back into the country. 4) An inventory of alcohol and tobacco aboard. 5) A disclosure of any firearms on the boat. 6) A list of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard. 7) $25 to buy a decal/permit to reenter the US. The decal is an annual deal, so the $25 only applies to the first reentry every year. Boaters who are pre-screened by the NEXUS or similar programs can clear by telephone upon reentry, but they must be prepared to report to a Customs Office if so ordered by the party on the phone. Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) Real beer. Hey Mable. Carling Black Label? |
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"JohnH" wrote in message ... On 29 Nov 2006 21:27:53 -0800, "Chuck Gould" wrote: wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. Coming back in by boat is a little more complex than driving across in a car. Everybody who isn't previously enrolled in NEXUS or a similar program has to report to a US Customs Port of Entry. Once there, only the skipper is allowed to go ashore until cleared by customs and the skipper has to proceed directly to the customs office. Better have 1) ship's papers, 2) Photo ID, preferably a passport but in any case sufficient to prove residence and citizenship, for everybody aboard. 3) A list of items being brought back into the country. 4) An inventory of alcohol and tobacco aboard. 5) A disclosure of any firearms on the boat. 6) A list of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard. 7) $25 to buy a decal/permit to reenter the US. The decal is an annual deal, so the $25 only applies to the first reentry every year. Boaters who are pre-screened by the NEXUS or similar programs can clear by telephone upon reentry, but they must be prepared to report to a Customs Office if so ordered by the party on the phone. Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) -- John H **** May your Christmas be Spectacular**** ******and your New Year even Better!****** Pam Anderson? the Molson girl. |
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"Calif Bill" wrote in message ink.net... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "JohnH" wrote in message ... On 29 Nov 2006 21:27:53 -0800, "Chuck Gould" wrote: wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. Coming back in by boat is a little more complex than driving across in a car. Everybody who isn't previously enrolled in NEXUS or a similar program has to report to a US Customs Port of Entry. Once there, only the skipper is allowed to go ashore until cleared by customs and the skipper has to proceed directly to the customs office. Better have 1) ship's papers, 2) Photo ID, preferably a passport but in any case sufficient to prove residence and citizenship, for everybody aboard. 3) A list of items being brought back into the country. 4) An inventory of alcohol and tobacco aboard. 5) A disclosure of any firearms on the boat. 6) A list of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard. 7) $25 to buy a decal/permit to reenter the US. The decal is an annual deal, so the $25 only applies to the first reentry every year. Boaters who are pre-screened by the NEXUS or similar programs can clear by telephone upon reentry, but they must be prepared to report to a Customs Office if so ordered by the party on the phone. Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) Real beer. Hey Mable. Carling Black Label? Wow, I though that was just a 1960's rust belt beer. They sold it in California? |
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" JimH" not telling you @ pffftt.com wrote in message ... "Calif Bill" wrote in message ink.net... "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message ... "JohnH" wrote in message ... On 29 Nov 2006 21:27:53 -0800, "Chuck Gould" wrote: wrote: On Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:43:29 -0500, JohnH wrote: Why make it so hard for American citizens to get in, but so easy for Mexicans? We are talking about going through customs, not wading across the river. I always get waved through with a "do you have anything to declare" but a latin looking person better have his papers in order. I am aware of these new rules and I do have a new passport coming, just in case they are profiling rednecks some day. The picture on mine looks like my high school yearbook picture and so does my driver's license. I need to show my CCW if they want a recent picture. Coming back in by boat is a little more complex than driving across in a car. Everybody who isn't previously enrolled in NEXUS or a similar program has to report to a US Customs Port of Entry. Once there, only the skipper is allowed to go ashore until cleared by customs and the skipper has to proceed directly to the customs office. Better have 1) ship's papers, 2) Photo ID, preferably a passport but in any case sufficient to prove residence and citizenship, for everybody aboard. 3) A list of items being brought back into the country. 4) An inventory of alcohol and tobacco aboard. 5) A disclosure of any firearms on the boat. 6) A list of fresh fruits and vegetables aboard. 7) $25 to buy a decal/permit to reenter the US. The decal is an annual deal, so the $25 only applies to the first reentry every year. Boaters who are pre-screened by the NEXUS or similar programs can clear by telephone upon reentry, but they must be prepared to report to a Customs Office if so ordered by the party on the phone. Sounds fair to me, except that I can't figure out what anyone would be trying to smuggle in from Canada. :) Real beer. Hey Mable. Carling Black Label? Wow, I though that was just a 1960's rust belt beer. They sold it in California? I went to school for a year in Dayton. And was originally a Canuckastan beer. |
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