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 CBP Anticipates Heavy Holiday Traffic, Encourages Travelers to Plan Accordingly
(Monday, March 17, 2008)
contacts for this news releaseBlaine, Wash. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reminding travelers planning trips across the border into the United States to make sure they have the proper documents and to anticipate heavy traffic during the observance of Easter weekend. All travelers, including U.S. and Canadian citizens, are now asked to present proof of citizenship and identity when entering the United States at land and sea ports of entry. This requirement can be met with a passport, NEXUS frequent crosser card, an enhanced Washington State driver’s license, or a birth certificate with a driver’s license. Travelers 18 and under can present just a birth certificate. "During the month of March, the Easter holiday observance and spring break occur during the same general timeframe and could result in heavy traffic entering the United States through Blaine area ports," said Service Port Director Margaret Fearon. "So we are advising all travelers when planning their trips to please allow extra time for crossing the border and to ensure they are in possession of the proper documents." These ID changes are the result of a 9/11 commission recommendation that was subsequently passed into law by Congress. For a complete list of details and acceptable travel documents see the Fact Sheet. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws. | |  prev | next | (43 of 78)
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