January 20, 2009
Starting June 1, 2009, all travelers(including U.S. and Canadian citizens) seeking to enter the U.S. at land and sea ports of entry will be required to present an approved travel document to enter the U.S. Please note these requirements are in addition to all other requirements for lawful entry to the U.S., such as a valid unexpired visa, Reentry Permit, Advance Parole and/or a Lawful Permanent Resident card. Approved travel documents for use at land and sea ports of entry include: a passport, a passport card, a NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST trusted traveler program card, or a state or province-issued enhanced driver's license. NEXUS is a joint CBP-Canada Border Services Agency program that simplifies the entry process for pre-approved, low-risk travelers. SENTRI is a land-border crossing program that provides expedited CBP processing for pre-approved, low-risk travelers along the U.S./Mexico border. The Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program is available to commercial drivers crossing the northern and southern borders of the U.S. Travelers under the age of 16 may present a birth certificate or alternative proof of citizenship. For detailed information on which documents will qualify for entry into the U.S. under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, please see www.GetYouHome.gov.
