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ASBO International’s 93rd Annual Meeting and
Exhibits will be in Toronto, Canada!
October 12-15, 2007
 The Metro Toronto Convention Centre
TRAVEL TO AND FROM TORONTO IS EASY!
However, it’s important that you plan ahead so you have all your travel documents in order.
New rules that took effect in January 2007 require U.S. citizens to present a passport when crossing from Canada back into the U.S.
  Click here for a recent Associated Press report.
Don’t worry, we’re here to help you get started!
 The links on this page will bring you to passport services Web pages that provide you with the latest information and easy access to a U.S. passport.
START WIITH THESE LINKS:
Click here for the U.S. State Department’s Passport Services Office home page.
Click here for the U.S. State Dept.’s “New Requirements for Travelers” Web page.
TRAVELING FROM OVERSEAS?
Please contact the closest Canadian Embassy or Consulate in your country for information, or ...
Click here to search for specific requirements for non-U.S. citizens from Travisa Visa Service, Inc.
CLICK HERE TO JUMP TO MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION:
HANDY PASSPORT FACT SHEET
HOW DO I GET A PASSPORT?
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY FOR MY PASSPORT?
WHERE TO APPLY FOR A U.S. PASSPORT NATIONWIDE
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU WHEN APPLYING
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
DOWNLOAD A PASSPORT APPLICATION
APPLYING “THE EASY WAY” (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
POSSIBLE OBSTACLES TO LEGAL ADMISSION INTO CANADA
INFORMATION FROM THE CANADIAN CONSULATE
CUSTOMS INFORMATION
  HANDY PASSPORT FACT SHEET FROM PCMA
The July 2006 issue of the Professional Convention Management Association's Convene magazine features on article on "Changes at the Border," along with a great passport fact sheet.
 Click here to download this 2-page Passport Fact Sheet
in .PDF (Adobe Acrobat) format (420K).
Please Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat to view this file.
Click here to find a FREE download of Adobe Acrobat Reader.
HOW DO I GET A PASSPORT?
U.S. Citizens:
Click here for the State Department’s National Passport Information Center sitefor complete information. You can also call the Passport Information Center toll-free at: 877/ 4USA-PPT.
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY FOR MY PASSPORT?
Please allow yourself sufficient time to apply and receive your passport in advance of your travel.
U.S. Citizens: The U.S. State Department recommends that you allow 6 weeks for processing of your passport application if you apply from inside the United States.
Overseas passport processing times vary, and you should contact the closest Canadian Embassy or Consulate in your country for specific information.
WHERE TO APPLY FOR A U.S. PASSPORT NATIONWIDE
The Office of Passport Services designates many post offices, court clerks, public libraries, and other state, county, and municipal government offices to accept passport applications on its behalf.
Click here to search for the nearest passport application facilities by ZIP Code, State, or State/City.
 WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU WHEN APPLYING FOR A U.S. PASSPORT
Passport Application and Fees
Proof of U.S. Citizenship (such as a birth certificate)
Proof of identity (such as a driver’s license)
Passport Photos
Click here for complete information.
APPLICATION FEES
Click here for the latest information on U.S. Passport Application Fees.
PASSPORT APPLICATION DOWNLOADS
Click here to find downloads of standard U.S. Passport applications.
Click here for instructions on how to download, fill out, and submit the forms.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
“APPLYING FOR YOUR U.S. PASSPORT THE EASY WAY”
Click here for the U.S. State Department’s FAQs page “Applying for Your Passport the Easy Way.”
You’ll find answers to questions like:
When do I have to apply in person?
Where can I get passport forms?
What do I need to do to apply for a passport in person?
Can I apply for a passport by mail?
IMPORTANT: POSSIBLE OBSTACLES TO LEGAL ADMISSION INTO CANADA
It's important to note that Canadian laws differ from American laws, and certain prior minor offenses in the U.S. are considered as more serious in other countries.
The Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) Web site reads:
Criminal offences include both minor and serious offences such as theft, assault, dangerous driving, driving while intoxicated and manslaughter, among others.
Canada offers special processing for prior offenses that could impede your entry across the border, but you must apply well in advance of your trip.
To ensure that you are not prohibited from entering Canada, consult the CIC's Web page at:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/Visit/inadmissibility.html
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE CANADIAN CONSULATE
Click here to go to the Consular Information Sheet for Canada.
The U.S. State Department provides this information to help travelers better understand the country and any known risks that they should consider.
BORDERS AND CUSTOMS
Click here for Tourism Canada’s Web page on border and customs information.
Click here for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Web site for travelers.
Photos (from top right):
Passport Stamp: Angela Bellefeuille/ASBO International;
Canada National Tower: Courtesy of Tourism Toronto;
Passport: U.S. Department of State;
Flier: Courtesy of the Professional Convention Management Association.
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