Going through Canada with our Robot - Advice?

FoleyEngineer · #1 11-10-2007, 10:14

Thanks so much for the prompt replies. You've been a big help!

John

RoboDriver · #2 11-10-2007, 11:50

in 08 it will be vary hard because all team members going will need a passport to get in to canada because of that law

FoleyEngineer · #3 11-10-2007, 12:38

On the US State Department's web site (http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html) it says that for land and sea travel, as of:

JANUARY 31, 2008
U.S. and Canadian citizens will need to present either a WHTI-compliant document, or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children at that time.

I'm not sure what other "government issued photo ID" the students could get if they don't have a drivers license. We've got a lot of freshmen and sophomores who don't have their license yet. The birth certificate part is probably easy but you need a gov't issued photo ID too. Suggestions?

Cynette · #4 11-10-2007, 13:02

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On the US State Department's web site...
DHS also proposes to begin alternative procedures for U.S. and Canadian children at that time.

I think you'll be able to see what this means before you actually have to comply with it in 2008 - but it will most likely apply to your under 18 students.

Many states also offer non-driver id cards.

another random thought? Are public schools considered government entities? Most schools require a student id now.

Alan Anderson · #5 11-10-2007, 13:04

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Originally Posted by FoleyEngineer

I'm not sure what other "government issued photo ID" the students could get if they don't have a drivers license...Suggestions?

Most states offer photo IDs at the same place you get a drivers license.

lukevanoort · #6 11-10-2007, 13:11

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Originally Posted by FoleyEngineer

I'm not sure what other "government issued photo ID" the students could get if they don't have a drivers license. We've got a lot of freshmen and sophomores who don't have their license yet. The birth certificate part is probably easy but you need a gov't issued photo ID too. Suggestions?

See here for the info on Michigan's state ID cards. They're $10, but that's much cheaper than passports.

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