What do I need to go to Jobbie Nooner if I am from Canada?
This is one of the most common questions that the crew get.
In short you need to get your I-68.
Once you got it you can use it for the rest of the year not only for Jobbie Nooner but alsofor The Raft Off, Muscamoot Bay and Jobbie 2 (In other words, come and party with us all summer!)
Read more here
https://www.cbp.gov/travel/pleasure-boats-private-flyers/cbbl
Unfortunately, the acts of a few have made it a little tougher for our Canadian neighbors!
In short you will need a I-68 issued. Everyone on your boat will need one (yes they do check especially if you have Canadian tags)
Once you get to the Island all you have to do is call in with everyone on board.
If you do not have the I-68 you have to check in in person first.
According to the US customs and Border Patrol (aka Homeland Security)
There is no requirement that boaters must obtain a Form I-68. However, boaters who choose not to obtain a Form I-68 must report, in person, for inspection by a CBP Officer at a port-of-entry each time they enter the United States. U.S. citizen boaters who enter the United States with aliens who are without a Form I-68 and without reporting for inspection may be subject to fine and/or possible seizure of the boat. Persons traveling by boat who do not have a Form I-68 and fail to present themselves for inspection are subject to arrest, possible fine, or if a Non-US Citizen, removal from the United States.
The Form I-68, after an initial inspection, permits a boater to report their arrival into the United States telephonically without having to appear at a port-of-entry for an in-person inspection. The initial inspection involves an interview, checking the individual in the Interagency Border Inspection System (IBIS) and possibly other law enforcement databases, completion of the form I-68, and payment of the fee.
Each applicant who is 14 years of age or older must appear in person for inspection. The names and dates of birth of children less than 14 years of age must be listed on one or both of their parents’ Form I-68. If approved, page one of the three-part Form I-68 will be issued to each applicant age 14 years of age and older. Each of the three pages of the Form I-68 will bear the photograph and fingerprint of the applicant for identification purposes. The fees for both individuals and families will remain the same as last year.
I-68 Registration Locations:
Applications for the I-68 program are required to be in person at any of the following designated ports of entry(These are the 2 around us):
| Detroit, MI | (313) 393-3949 |
| Port Huron, MI | (810) 985-9541 ext. 235 |
Frequently Asked Questions:
| Q: | Who is eligible to participate in this program? |
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| Q: | What is the cost of the Form I-68? |
| A: | The fee for an individual Form I-68 is $16.00. There is a family cap of $32.00, but each member of the family who is 14 years of age or older must obtain a separate Form I-68. Children under 14 years of age will be entered on their parent’s form. For fee purposes, a family is defined as husband, wife, unmarried children under 21 years of age, and parents of either the husband or wife. |
| Q: | Where may I obtain the Form I-68? |
| A: | The original three-page, form I-68 is only available at the issuing port-of-entry or other specified location where the inspection is conducted. |
| Q: | May I use a Form I-68 that I received last year? |
| A: | No, Form I-68 is only valid for one year. |
| Q: | How long does it take to obtain the Form I-68? |
| A: | The inspection process requires a short interview and checking of various databases, plus the time necessary to process the form I-68. |
| Q: | Where may I appear for inspection and processing of the Form I-68? |
| A: | The participating District Offices are Anchorage, AK; Buffalo, NY; Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Detroit, MI; Helena, MT; Philadelphia, PA (for Erie, PA); Portland, ME; Seattle, WA; and St. Paul, MN. Interested persons should visit the Website home pages for these offices and look for information on the “Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit” published under “Contacting Us,” and under “Local Filing Procedures.” These home pages will provide telephone numbers where you can call ahead to determine actual issuing locations and other details. Form I-68 is no longer renewable by mail. |
| Q: | What must I do if I don’t have a Form I-68 to enter the United States by boat? |
| A: | Boaters not in possession of a valid Form I-68 must either report in person for inspection at a port-of-entry or designated location or utilize one of the OARS (Outlying Area Reporting Station) videophones each time they apply for admission to the United States. Under the OARS program, videophones installed at public marinas along the Canadian border provide an automated inspection service enabling two-way visual and audio communication between the inspector and the applicant for admission. Any person who does not comply with these procedures may be subject to adverse actions under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act and Title 19 of the United States Code. |
Marina E. Martinez
Marina E. Martinez
When I-68’s first came out , THEY NEVER EXPIRED
When I-68’s first came out , THEY NEVER EXPIRED