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Customs officials offer border-crossing tips for busy Victoria Day and Memorial Day weekends

Posted 5/17/12

Travelers planning cross-border trips over the next two holiday weekends (Victoria Day May 18-21 and Memorial Day May 25-28) are being encouraged by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make sure …

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Customs officials offer border-crossing tips for busy Victoria Day and Memorial Day weekends

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Travelers planning cross-border trips over the next two holiday weekends (Victoria Day May 18-21 and Memorial Day May 25-28) are being encouraged by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to make sure they have the proper documents and plan for a possible increase in traffic.

CBP officials want to inform the traveling public that there are a number of steps that can be taken to facilitate their arrival into the United States at crossings at Ogdensburg, Massena and elsewhere along the U.S.-Canada border.

Travelers are encouraged to prepare for cross border activity in advance. They can obtain local border traffic conditions by visiting the CBP website at www.cbp.gov. Wait time information is updated hourly and is useful in identifying periods of light use and short waits.

Travelers might familiarize themselves with the “Know Before You Go” section of the CBP website and consult the border wait times page (Know Before You Go) (Wait Times - Airport and Border). Travelers should have their approved travel documents available for inspection and be prepared to declare all items acquired outside of the United States.

Options that can make a return to the U.S. quicker include carrying a valid Passport, U.S. Passport Card, Trusted Traveler card (NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST) or an Enhanced Driver’s License. Children under the age of 16 can present an original or copy of their birth certificate. Visit the WHTI website for additional information (getyouhome.gov).

CBP also reminds U.S. lawful permanent residents that the I-551 form (green card) is acceptable for land and sea travel into the United States.