Crossing into the States from Canada
Dec 2nd 2009 | 6:45 am
#1
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From: Vancouver
Crossing into the States from Canada
OK - eldest daughter is heading to the States with her cheerleading team in January for a comp.
We are PR with UK passports. Obviously she is a minor (13) and the plan is that I am going to tag along. However, do I need to get a notarized letter as my husband won't be with us - as he will be staying back in Canada, looking after the other daughter.
My original thought was no - but I don't want to get to the border and there be problems. As it is, we are going to hold up the team bus, as we will need to get visas in order to get into the States!
Help!
Bombards
We are PR with UK passports. Obviously she is a minor (13) and the plan is that I am going to tag along. However, do I need to get a notarized letter as my husband won't be with us - as he will be staying back in Canada, looking after the other daughter.
My original thought was no - but I don't want to get to the border and there be problems. As it is, we are going to hold up the team bus, as we will need to get visas in order to get into the States!
Help!
Bombards
Dec 2nd 2009 | 8:01 am
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 12,830
Re: Crossing into the States from Canada
OK - eldest daughter is heading to the States with her cheerleading team in January for a comp.
We are PR with UK passports. Obviously she is a minor (13) and the plan is that I am going to tag along. However, do I need to get a notarized letter as my husband won't be with us - as he will be staying back in Canada, looking after the other daughter.
My original thought was no - but I don't want to get to the border and there be problems. As it is, we are going to hold up the team bus, as we will need to get visas in order to get into the States!
Help!
Bombards
We are PR with UK passports. Obviously she is a minor (13) and the plan is that I am going to tag along. However, do I need to get a notarized letter as my husband won't be with us - as he will be staying back in Canada, looking after the other daughter.
My original thought was no - but I don't want to get to the border and there be problems. As it is, we are going to hold up the team bus, as we will need to get visas in order to get into the States!
Help!
Bombards
Dec 2nd 2009 | 8:52 am
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From: Red Deer, Alberta
Re: Crossing into the States from Canada
My daughter went across with the Air Cadets. ALL cadets were asked to have a permission letter (just in case) and those that needed visa waiver forms had to get off the bus and do the business - I made sure she had her $6 usd and had seen the form(online) so she knew what to do. One lad that needed a VISA forgot it at home - cost a lot of money to get that one sorted out!
Dec 3rd 2009 | 1:15 am
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Re: Crossing into the States from Canada
My daughter went across with the Air Cadets. ALL cadets were asked to have a permission letter (just in case) and those that needed visa waiver forms had to get off the bus and do the business - I made sure she had her $6 usd and had seen the form(online) so she knew what to do. One lad that needed a VISA forgot it at home - cost a lot of money to get that one sorted out!
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Dec 3rd 2009 | 2:03 am
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Re: Crossing into the States from Canada
We are here with PR and my hubby took both girls in to the US last month without me. He did not have a notarized letter and was not asked any questions regarding my permission and they did not even mention me. I think you will be fine and I hope you have a great trip - Sam
Dec 3rd 2009 | 3:24 am
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From: SW Calgary
Re: Crossing into the States from Canada
OK - eldest daughter is heading to the States with her cheerleading team in January for a comp.
We are PR with UK passports. Obviously she is a minor (13) and the plan is that I am going to tag along. However, do I need to get a notarized letter as my husband won't be with us - as he will be staying back in Canada, looking after the other daughter.
My original thought was no - but I don't want to get to the border and there be problems. As it is, we are going to hold up the team bus, as we will need to get visas in order to get into the States!
Help!
Bombards
We are PR with UK passports. Obviously she is a minor (13) and the plan is that I am going to tag along. However, do I need to get a notarized letter as my husband won't be with us - as he will be staying back in Canada, looking after the other daughter.
My original thought was no - but I don't want to get to the border and there be problems. As it is, we are going to hold up the team bus, as we will need to get visas in order to get into the States!
Help!
Bombards
Additionally our niece went on a cruise in the States last year with her boyfriend's family - she was 15 at the time - and they would not allow her onto the ship without a letter from her parents (which she did not have). It took several transatlantic calls and many tears to sort that one out.
I always err on the side of caution when crossing international borders
J
