Ugh Passport Woes

perkyj
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CDN in Illinois

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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:30 am

 

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I take it that because you're waiting for a Canadian passport, that you're a Canadian citizen. From what I've read, the passport is more about US citizens and the fact that they'll be re-entering the US, so if it's a one way plane ticket, for you to fly to Canada and stay, do you really need the passport yet? There are so many rules and dates, but it sounds to me like it might be possible, and I would call an airline to ask specifically about your trip, stating that you are Canadian, and flying to Canada and staying there. I may have it all backwards, but it's worth checking out.

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republican
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Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:06 am

 

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Unfortunately the rules are not the same for us poor Canadians in out here but it a good thought
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Reba
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:01 am

 

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From the Passport Canada website:

Guarantor
Current profile: Canadians living in the United States and Canadians living abroad

Duties of a guarantor
Your guarantor must perform the following tasks free of charge:

Certify the information on the application form by completing and signing the "Declaration of Guarantor" section.
Write, "I certify this to be a true likeness of (either your name or your child's name)" on the back of one of the passport photos and sign.

If applicable, sign and date a copy of the documents to support your identity.

Eligible guarantors
Your guarantor must:

Hold a five-year Canadian passport that is valid* or has been expired for no more than one year, on the day you submit your application;

Have known you personally for at least two (2) years.

In the case of a child, have known you (parent or legal guardian) personally for at least two (2) years and have knowledge of the child;

Be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or older;

Have been 16 years of age or older when he or she applied for his or her own passport.

In the case of a child, in cases where provincial family services have placed a child for adoption with a family, until the adoption is final (probationary adoption), the Provincial Director of Family Services, the Director of the Family Services Agency or the Director of the Incorporated Institution (in Québec) may also sign as guarantor.

Family members and those residing at the same address as yourself may be your guarantor provided he or she meets the specified requirements. Please note however that if you are the parent or legal guardian applying for a passport for your child, you cannot act as guarantor.



So, if you know any fellow passport carrying Canucks whereever you are in the world, they can now be your guarantor.
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republican
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:54 am

 

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Thanks Reba!
By the way guys I have a question. These http://www.ppt.gc.ca/cdn/photos.aspx?lang=eng
are the guidelines on photographs-note they have no date restriction. If I got some photos taken around 14 months ago will they still be OK do you think?
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Megachops
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:04 am

 

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for the photos, i wouldn't risk it and take new ones. they're pretty strict about photos. no shadows, dates etc.

as far as flying there without a passport as someone previously suggested. Heh it would be nice but I don't want to take that risk. It would suck to get all the way there and then be turned away for whatever reason. I think it's better safe than sorry to just fly to buffalo and take the bus over. I've already booked my flight and bus that way and it ended up saving me $100. sure it's going to take about 9 hours longer but meh, good things come to those who wait right?

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republican
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Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:33 am

 

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So, does that mean that my Dad could be my gaurantor? He is a Canadian citizen who has a valid Canadian passport. Oh, and he is over 18 as well.
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Reba
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 3:10 am

 

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Dunno, call the passport office and ask them. It says not if the parent is applying for their child, but who knows if the "child" is an adult and applying for themself?
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acrossthewall
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Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:10 am

 

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The border on the Greyhound bus between upstate NY and Toronto isn't a big deal. The bus pulls over and parks; you get off, collect all of your luggage from the inside and underside of the bus, then line up at the passport-office. Then the customs people ask you the questions and so on, and then you go and usually wait at the other end of the little office until everyone's through. After that it's back on the bus and into Canada. There're a few stops before Toronto (Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, etc.), but it doesn't take long. It's no worse than going through Customs at an airport, and you don't have to fill out the declaration-form either.

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