Apr 16 10

Is a U.S. birth abroad certificate enough to enter the United States?

by admin

A Canadian citizen has a U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad certificate and will be entering the United States as more than just a visitor — for school or work. She doesn’t have time to apply for a U.S. passport. Is the birth abroad certificate enough to cross without problems?
Short answer, yes. She should have [...]

Apr 15 10

Do I need a visa to visit the United States?

by admin

Are you a Canadian Permanent Resident/Landed Immigrant or a foreign national — a non-Canadian citizen — in Canada and want to visit the United States for a brief stay?
If you are not a citizen of one of the Visa Waiver Program countries, you will need to obtain a visitor visa in order to enter the [...]

Mar 9 10

Greece now a member of the Visa Waiver Program

by admin@ssa

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) March 9, 2010. Greek nationals can travel on the VWP beginning [...]

Feb 17 10

Passport office to open in downtown Buffalo

by admin@ssa

In a move that breathes symbolism, a U.S. passport office will open this fall in the Genesee Gateway building — aptly named for being an entrance into downtown Buffalo’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 [...]

Jan 21 10

I lost my U.S. passport or Green Card. Help!

by Michael Serotte

Traveling without a passport may be worse than driving without a driver’s license because your passport confirms your citizenship, while a driver’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 [...]