New Western Hemisphere Travel Rules

On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the final requirements of the land and sea phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. The rules require U.S. citizens re-entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security. The For International Visitors website has travel information for visitors to the United States who are coming to work, study, conduct business or to immigrate.  Our members traveling to the U.S. for academic conferences are encouraged to check this site often.