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REMOVAL OF VISA AND PASSPORT WAIVER FOR CERTAIN LANDED IMMIGRANTS OF CANADA In light of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, beginning March 17, 2003, all Canadian landed immigrants seeking to enter the United States as nonimmigrants must possess a valid passport and nonimmigrant visa in order to enter. Please note that there is no change to the Visa Waiver program for residents of residents of Canada or Bermuda who are nationals of a designated Visa Waiver country, who present a valid passport issued by that country; they may continue to be admitted without a visa if they are entering the United States for less than 90 days for business or pleasure. For more information, please visit the following Web site: http://www.usembassycanada.gov/content/content.asp?section=travel&document=landed_newrequirements_021803 POSTED: FEBRUARY 20, 2003

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