Customs Question

bigmoe69er

Distinguished Member
If a Canadian needs to pass through customs by car on the way to Buffalo and this person's passport is in the process of being renewed (but not yet received), will passage be allowed with additional documents?
Thanks for your help!


---Dr. Moe
 
Currently (until 2009 or 10) you may get through ok by showing a Canadian Drivers Licence and possibly your Social Security Card. You likely sent in your old pp in the renewal process, but if you still have it this might help also.
Hopefully they don't send you 'inside' for processing, as this can mean a lengthy delay to sort things out.
I don't think the mandatory showing of a pp comes into effect until next year.
 
Its up to the agent's discretion.
Sometimes they let you through, other times they are jerks and wont.

They can refuse you even if you have all your paperwork in order, there's no law that says you're entitled entry into the States (as foreigner).
 
^ ahhh... checkpoint charlie didn't like your briefcase of sex toys? lol... ;)
 
One face at the border ...

Heinrich Himmler!:eek:
 
Just to clarify, because this stuff is a matter of tight little definitions and rules and accuracy counts: Customs regulates the import and export of things. Immigration regulates the entry and exit of people.
 
y2kmark said:
It's the training!:mad:

you are of course welcome not to cross the border
 
Customs :p ...after getting across the Blue Water bridge from Michigan in to Canada no problems for a 5 night stay in Niagara Falls, I decide to visit N.Y. to see the state park and fill the gas tank up.

US custom officer in N.Y....."you drove all the way to the Falls by yourself just to se the falls and fill your gas tank back up"......me...."well yeah and no"..explain I visited F.E. horse racing track and other fun stuff--besides SP's--I like to see in Niagara, gardens, butterfiles, etc.

Asked me if I ever been arrested, I say no but i have way back for pot but its like "closed" for most people cause I was young at the time...the police can still see it. So the officer knew I wasn't being 100%, he goes "you never ever ever ever ever been arrested for anything"...me..."not that I can recall"....he looks in my trunk and lets me pass.

Coming back in to Canada I get secondary check and was released after 10 mins...custom girl was cute too but I kept my mouth shut.

Going back in though Detroit, I get secondary again...cell phone up on dash they told me....its got like 4 escort company's in the falls on the phone book...but I clear the calls...they still can look it up though...I go inside with a don't give a shit att---I was born in the USA so--.....was just saying yes, no and short answers...they act like they were going to give me the whole check out...goes to me, "have a seat, and which car are you driving"..I say the Buick...before I sit down, he yells out..."the guy in the Buick can go"...."drive safe"....

Customs...pain in the butt but no biggie either...for me anyhow.
 
great bear said:
I would triple cross the Smerf.

I will personally be happy to bring your mangy carcass to Buffalo in my trunk and give you a home in my living room.
 
papasmerf said:
I will personally be happy to bring your mangy carcass to Buffalo in my trunk and give you a home in my living room.

You cannot transport bears dead or alive across the border. US customs has been alerted.
 
great bear said:
You cannot transport bears dead or alive across the border. US customs has been alerted.
What if we bribe customs with delicious, fresh bear meat???
(especially cub meat)
 
Esco! said:
Wow, she has??!! Damn, I'm impressed Bear, you really are connected.
You must be a TIFF'er

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Its peta to be connected rather than disconnected.
 
great bear said:
You cannot transport bears dead or alive across the border. US customs has been alerted.

How about meeting me at Toronto harbor for a nice long sail?? :D