How to Cross Canadian Border as Resident Alien

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By CCrock
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If you are a permanent resident, or resident alien of the United States from Canada, and you want to go to Canada for a visit, there are a few options to make sure border entry goes smoothly on both sides, as you enter Canada and as you return through the American border.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Green Card
passport
nexus card
global entry card
US drivers license

Step 1

Apply for a Canadian passport, if your passport has expired. Present your Canadian Passport along with your Green Card for access to cross the Canadian-American borders.
Step 2

Apply for a Nexus Card. The only thing to take into consideration with this option is that all the enrollment centers where you interview after the application is processed are in the states bordering Canada. If you cannot easily make it to one of these enrollment centers, then this would not be a likely option. However, if you are living in a bordering state, this would be a rather cheap solution, as the Nexus card is only around $50.
Step 3

Apply for a Global Entry Card. This costs about the same as a passport ($100). Visit the website in the resources for a an application center near you.

Resources

Global Entry Card

Comments

CCrock said

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on 10/2/2009 machikney, this article is referring to canadian citizens who are living in the United States with a Green Card and permanent resident status. After they changed the rules and you need a passport to cross the border. Since the person is a Canadian citizen but living in the US, they need to apply for a Canadian passport. Hope that helps answer your question :)

machikney said

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on 9/28/2009 not bad info,i dont understand how to get in step one sir.how could i apply for canadain passport,even i have green card here i cant apply for US passport.u write that to show up both canadain passport and green card in .what a confusing to get irritating and mad ...does greencard means i can vote for gov election in canada ????????