Do U.S. residents have to apply for a passport under the new law to be able to travel to mexico?

Question

...when does this go into effect?

Answer 1

No, not if you mean Legal Permanent Residents.

U.S. lawful permanent residents may continue to use this Alien Registration Cards or other valid evidence of permanent residence status to return to the U.S.

All acceptable documents for LPRs denote identity and citizenship, and are secure, fully adjudicated documents that can be verified and authenticated by Customs and Border Protection (you know the ones that let the 19 terrorist into the USA) at ports of entry.

Source(s):

8 CFR 211.1(a)

However, that applies only when you come back into the country, going to another country is different and you should contact their respective consulates or ambassies.

Answer 2

No, not if you mean Legal Permanent Residents.

U.S. lawful permanent residents may continue to use this Alien Registration Cards or other valid evidence of permanent residence status to return to the U.S.

No passport requirement for green card holders.

All acceptable documents for LPRs denote identity and citizenship, and are secure, fully adjudicated documents that can be verified and authenticated by Customs and Border Protection at ports of entry.

Answer 3

I hope they do, Mexicans (legal) and Canadians need one to enter the US...

Answer 4

Yes and to Canada too

Answer 5

Yes