where to enter into canada
I live in nc and I am consider a Alaska trip in the near future, within the next couple years .just wondering where would be a good location to enter Canada to go too Alaska ?
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jpbuch9309 wrote:
I drove through North Dakota and it was about 7PM we were the only ones there and I think the border patrol had nothing better to do they held us up for three hours
Something seems wrong with this incident. Being held up for three hours with Border patrol Agents (BP) (green uniforms) seems excessive. The only authority BP has under INA212 is to check for US citizenship and once confirmed, is to release the subject. If you are an LPR (lawful permanent resident, green card holder) or a visiting alien from another country, BP is authorized to conduct document checks, and once found to be in order, release the subject.
If a K9 was involved and that K9 alerted to the vehicle, then and only then would BP be allowed to inspect your vehicle for hidden humans and or illegal narcotics.
Now if you mean border patrol, being the US Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBP) (blue uniforms) at the actual border crossing, well a three hour inspection seems long, but perfectly in order if it was random or there was "mere" suspicion by the CBP Officer that something else needed inspection.
If you were referring to Canadian border patrol (CBSA), that is a different story. Foreign country, different rules with regards to entering their country. You are at their will and pleasure.
Either case, you were released to continue your journey. That would be a plus for you. It is not a GOD given right to enter another country without first having been inspected by that countries' authority.
Many folks arrive at the border check point, both at the US side and the Canadian side, and state, "I or We are going here or there". That statement is given under the assumption that you will be allowed to enter or reenter that particular country.
When I arrive at a border crossing and the inspecting authority asks me, "What is your purpose for coming to this country?", I answer as follows: "Sir or Mam, with your permission, I would like to go to (your intended destination)".
That answer respectfully notifies the inspecting authority that you understand that they have the final decision whether or not you would be allowed to enter their country.
By being respectful of authority, your initial chances of entering the foreign country would, in my opinion, be one step closer to becoming a reality.
Safe travels.
Lakeside
