I 'm candian i've been in the U.S for a yr and all i have is my birth certificate can i get back into canada ?

Question

I 'm candian i've been in the U.S for a yr and all i have is my birth certificate can i get back into canada ?

Answer 1

You need a picture ID as well, this is why passports are so handy.

You're only allowed in the US for 6 months at a stretch and if you've been there for a year, you must have some sort of visa that allows you to be. If you're illegally there, good luck to ya!

Answer 2

See the site below for rules. However, it is probably a good idea to talk to the Canadian Consulate in advance of crossing the border. These days it is always a good idea to have a passport even though the U.S. Canadian border is a "Free" border.

"For foreign visitors renewing their multiple-entry Form I-94. All current, valid Form I-94s remain in effect. US-VISIT biometric collection requirements will be either at the time of the next issuance of the Form I-94 or at the discretion of the Customs and Border Protection Officer.

NOTE: Customs and Border Protection Officers retain the discretion to refer a visitor for US-VISIT processing as part of the inspections process if there is a concern about the nature of travel.

Applicability to Canadian Citizens

Most citizens of Canada are not subject to the US-VISIT process, including:

• Canadian citizens who are visa exempt.

• Canadian citizens traveling on Canadian passports with diplomatic visas or visas for international organizations (A, G or NATO).

• Canadian citizens who are studying or

working in the United States, who normally do not have a non-immigrant visa in their passport.

• Canadian citizens who are permanent residents of the United States.

• Children under 14 and persons over the age of 79 are exempt.

• Applicants for admission at primary vehicle inspection presenting a valid, unexpired, multiple-entry Form I-94 may be admitted without being subject to secondary inspection even if the applicant is not yet enrolled in US-VISIT.

NOTE: Customs and Border Protection Officers retain the discretion to refer a visitor for US-VISIT processing as part of the inspections process if there is a concern about the nature of travel."

Answer 3

yes, you can get back into Canada because you birth certificate shows that your are citizen, you might need a picture ID such as a drivers licence, i reccomend that if you dont have a passport you should go get one, they come in handy and are one of the most wonderful pieces of ID.! everyone should have one, especailly while traveling.

Answer 4

Well, it seems you are in the US illegally, so just get caught by the police and you can be deported.  You won't need any more id for that!  Of course, you may never be allowed back into the US.

Answer 5

You will need some picture ID, no drivers license or Govt ID? Contact a Cdn consulate and talk to someone there about it