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	<title>U.S. Canada Border Blog &#187; Passports</title>
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		<title>How do I apply for or renew a Canadian passport?</title>
		<link>http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/2010/07/23/how-do-i-apply-for-or-renew-a-canadian-passport/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;re a Canadian citizen traveling or residing abroad and you suddenly realize that your Canadian passport has expired. Are you going to be allowed back into Canada with an expired passport? Probably, since countries must welcome back their citizens. But, it&#8217;s best to obtain a replacement before you travel via land or water across international boundaries. You [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What happens if a U.S. visa is lost or stolen?</title>
		<link>http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/2010/07/07/what-happens-if-a-u-s-visa-is-lost-or-stolen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:11:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oh no! Your U.S. visitor visa or your valid passport with a 10-year U.S. visitor visa attached is lost or stolen. Now what do you do?
1. Go to the police station in the city or town where your documents were lost or stolen and file a police report. The police may want to see copies [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Passport office to open in downtown Buffalo</title>
		<link>http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/2010/02/17/passport-office-to-open-in-downtown-buffalo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jodi Sokolowski</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a move that breathes symbolism, a U.S. passport office will open this fall in the Genesee Gateway building &#8212; aptly named for being an entrance into downtown Buffalo&#8217;s business district.
The General Services Administration (GSA) for the U.S. Department of State signed a lease for approximately 10,000 square feet in the building for  the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I lost my U.S. passport or Green Card. Help!</title>
		<link>http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/2010/01/21/i-lost-my-u-s-passport-or-green-card-help/</link>
		<comments>http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/2010/01/21/i-lost-my-u-s-passport-or-green-card-help/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Serotte</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/?p=216</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Traveling without a passport may be worse than driving without a driver&#8217;s license because your passport confirms your citizenship, while a driver&#8217;s license just permits you to drive a vehicle. More importantly, a passport allows you to travel internationally (except in cases where you also need a visa) and, of course, back into your home [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does my passport have to be valid for six months beyond my trip to the U.S.?</title>
		<link>http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/2009/11/02/does-my-passport-have-to-be-valid-for-six-months-beyond-my-trip-to-the-u-s/</link>
		<comments>http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/2009/11/02/does-my-passport-have-to-be-valid-for-six-months-beyond-my-trip-to-the-u-s/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:28:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Serotte</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/?p=227</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You are planning to vacation in the United States and your suitcase is packed, the hotel and flights booked, and your passport in hand. But someone just told you they heard your passport has to be valid at least six months after your return date back home. You look at your passport and see that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How do I get a U.S. passport, and fast?</title>
		<link>http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/2009/10/21/how-do-i-get-a-u-s-passport-and-fast/</link>
		<comments>http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/2009/10/21/how-do-i-get-a-u-s-passport-and-fast/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Serotte</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A family member in the United States has suddenly become ill or was taken to the hospital and you need to get there fast.  But as a U.S. citizen living in Canada &#8212; long before the June 1, 2009, passport requirement &#8212; you find yourself in an urgent situation.
You haven&#8217;t renewed your U.S. passport yet [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yes, you do need a passport to enter the United States, even if you are a U.S. citizen</title>
		<link>http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/2009/08/03/2-yes-you-do-need-a-passport-to-enter-the-united-states-even-if-you-are-a-u-s-citizen/</link>
		<comments>http://www.uscanadaborderblog.com/2009/08/03/2-yes-you-do-need-a-passport-to-enter-the-united-states-even-if-you-are-a-u-s-citizen/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:02:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Serotte</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Identification]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though the U.S. State Department spent several years publicizing a law that requires everyone to have a valid passport to enter the country, we still answer calls about it every day. The requirement became effective June 1, 2009. 

U.S. and Canadian citizens traveling by land and sea are required to present a passport book or passport card, or state-issued enhanced driver's license to enter or re-enter the United States.]]></description>
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