For Residents of Canada
Air Travel: Canadian citizens flying to or through the United States must have a valid passport or a NEXUS card for use at NEXUS kiosks only at designated airports. For more information, see Trusted Traveler Programs on page 11.
Land and Sea Travel: Documents that Canadian citizens may show for U.S. entry:
• Canadian passport
• Enhanced driver’s license, currently available in the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
• Trusted Traveler Card. See Trusted Traveler Programs on page 11.
Students and Exchange Visitors
Before leaving your country:
• Confirm that your passport and nonimmigrant visa are still valid for entry into the United States. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected stay.
• Check that your visa reflects the correct, intended visa classification.
• Verify on your visa the correct name of the institution or exchange program you will attend, if your visa includes this information.
• When you receive your visa, it will be attached by the consular officer to your passport. You will also receive a SEVIS form – I-20AB, I-20MN or DS-2019. The consular officer will seal this form and any additional immigration documents in an envelope and attach it to your passport. Do not open this envelope! The CBP officer at the U.S. port of entry will open it and review your papers. Any discrepancies or problems may require you to visit the U.S. embassy or consulate to resolve the discrepancies or obtain a new visa to enter the country.