If you are desiring to go to America by air than it is mandatory for you to show the passport. Returning U.S. citizens, Canadians and other neighbouring nationals will also have to abide by the new rule, which will come into force on Jan. 23.2007 The changes are likely to be announced on Nov. 22.2006
Michael Chertoff, Homeland Security Secretary disclosed the date in an interview with AP.
Right now, there are 8,000 different state and local entities in the U.S. issuing birth certificates and driver’s licenses. Having to distinguish phony from real in so many different documents “puts an enormous burden on our Customs and Border inspectors,” he added.
This might be an unwelcome decision for returning U.S. citizens because at present they can return to America having merely their own driver’s license or birth certificates. The rapidly changing polices of the American government is causing problems for the citizens.
However, frequent visitors between America and Canada, officials of American Army on official business and some U.S. merchant mariners are out of this rule under some circumstances.
Via: msnbc
