Waits at California border crossings were no longer than usual Thursday, the first day of stricter rules for entering the United States.
Drivers waited about an hour at 6 a.m. to cross through the San Ysidro port from Tijuana, Mexico. Pedestrians were delayed about 10 minutes, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
"It's been great—a nonevent," said Gurdit Dhillon, CBP's field operations director in San Diego.
Thursday was the first day U.S. and Canadian citizens 19 years and older had to show documents proving citizenship. Passports work, as do "trusted traveler" cards that have been issued to frequent crossers.
Thursday was the first day U.S. and Canadian citizens 19 years and older had to show documents proving citizenship. Passports work, as do "trusted traveler" cards that have been issued to frequent crossers.
A driver's license must be accompanied by another document, like a birth certificate.
Inspectors were flexible with those who didn't have the right papers. Orville McFarlane of San Diego forgot his birth certificate but was allowed to return from Tijuana with a driver's license. The pharmacy technician knew the rules were changing but forgot when.
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Importance: This article shows that the Calderon administration is making sufficient efforts to tackle illegal emigration. It also shows that the plan is working pretty well and it appears as if it will continue to be a success. Plans like these are needed in the future to completely get rid of the probl
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