Visiting US by Amtrak Train

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bombamma
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Posted on: 08-12-08 14:33:20

Ya took that very train from TO to Penn stn NY..and never will again..too boring a ride..to time consuming..though they had a guide on board to explain the water channels that we passed by and that were once used for transportation or something like that..which was boring too so guess it went bonkers.

BeeBee and rest...here are some random thoughts from what i recollect

1) The immigration staff got on the train and checked our ppts etc..those with PR card were asked to follow them to thier office where they completed the immigration formalities like finger scan
If i recollect right, this is where we pay them the fee..pl. make sure you have the exact amount in cash (cant recollect if it had to be american)

2) If someone has a difficult case then the rest of the passengers are delayed coz the train wont leave until the immig officers decide in letting the traveller into the US or ask him / her to off board.

3) Parents travelling with children, please make sure you have the necessary letter from the other parent (if the child is travelling with a single parent)..We had this case when we were travelling and the mother along with the child and other family members were not allowed into Canada.

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PARAGMEHTA
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Posted on: 08-12-08 15:00:56

Hi Bombamma,
Is it possible to contact you as I am planning to go to USA via train during xmas and have couple of questions, if you dont mind can I call you or you can call me on 647-839-0038, my name is Parag and you can call me anytime after 5pm if thats ok with you, would really appreciate your call back or if you can give me your number please.
Thank you very much,
Parag

Beebee
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Posted on: 08-12-08 15:36:33

Hi Bombamma,
Please tell me when and where they check US visa details enroute to Newyork and when and where they check Canadian visa details enroute to Toronto.
Thanks.

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bombamma
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Posted on: 08-12-08 16:40:57

Beebee,
They check these at the Canada / US border in either direction

Thanks

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Beebee
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Posted on: 09-12-08 10:16:54

Thank you verymuch,

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PARAGMEHTA
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Posted on: 10-12-08 19:32:00

Has any Canadian Citizen traveled via Amtrak to New York - USA, can anyone please share their experience regarding USA Immigration at border, I talked to couple of friends from CD but they have traveled to USA via train on PR, if any Canadian Citizen can please share their experience then it would be really appreciated, I am a Canadian Citizen and planning to go to USA for the first time via Amtrak during XMas break. Please advise ASAP.

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