Returning home for a visit

[waterwaterwaterloolooloo]

Mike, 9/11 isn't something that happens on a daily basis. If something of that nature does happen again, it's unfortunate and yes it could happen in an instant. But never once traveling to or from the US have I thought disaster was going to strike, and planned for disaster. The chances of something happening the day the poster goes across the border or tries to come back to the US are pretty small, in my eyes. While it is good to be prepared, most of us have enough to be concerned about without having to make contingency plans.

Also, if something of a catastrophic nature did happen, a utility bill isn't going to help you out. I have never seen anyone at the border (and until I moved to the US 6 months ago, I was taking a trip once a month here for three years) carrying phone bills , water bills, etc. to prove that they are completely legit.

Sorry I was a tad bit aggressive in my last post, but you have to understand.a lot of people on the internet try to scare people when it comes to processes that can be quite simple. A lot of extra concern or worry can make people nervous if they think something is going to happen, when everything is going to be completely fine. I know that I am already nervous when I go over the border to begin with so I don't personally need any extra hoopla about what could possibly happen.

[Gambler]

Thanks for the replys. I will be driving there. I guess I'm just really curious about what the customs people do when checking out the people crossing boarders. I pull up, a Canadian with U.S. plates on vehicle, I'm wondering how he can check me out if all I have is a birth cert from Canada and a green card from U.S. and the only valid licence is from U.S. I'm starting to see some importance to having a passport.
And yes Mike, you have a point when travelling, there always is a "what if". No one crossing on 9/10 knew what was coming the day after.

Dave

[waterwaterwaterloolooloo]

Dave, your license has nothing to do with it. When you live somewhere else, you HAVE to get a license from that state, province or country. In 2 months I will have a new jersey license and my Ontario one will be invalid. That doesn't mean they will think that is strange. Thousands of people cross the border every day in that same situation. Having a passport always helps. It's too bad you won't have one just yet. But your Canadian birth certificate still proves you are Canadian.