Entered USA by land, left by air, green paper still stapled in passport, do I risk something when going back?
During a previous trip in North America, I entered the United States by train from Canada and left the country by plane.
At the moment we crossed the border by train, US officials came on board to inspect passengers at their seats and had me fill a green form although I have a pending ESTA. As a result, a stub of that form was stapled in my passport. I remember this process being common at airports a decade ago, before the existence of the ESTA.
When boarding my flight to leave the country, no one ever checked my passport except at check-in and security for ID purposes. Now, back home, I find this little green card named "Departure Record" still stapled in, stating that "failure to surrender it may delay further entry into the United States" or something similar. I thought that card was to be taken away at some point in the airport.
Do I need to take any action if I want not to be seen as suspicious on next entry? Or, can I safely remove the card from my passport?
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How long do you have to leave the US before returning?
There is no set period you must remain outside the USA before returning but: "When traveling to the U.S. with the approved ESTA, you may only stay for up to 90 days at a time - and there should be a reasonable amount of time between visits so that the CBP Officer does not think you are trying to live here.Can you enter the US without a passport?
All travelers entering the United States from all other countries need a passport upon arrival (regardless of their country of citizenship). Permanent residents and foreign nationals may also need a U.S. visa. You must apply for a visa before you start your trip.Do green card holders need esta?
Q: I am a legal permanent resident (green card holder) of the U.S. and a citizen of the VWP country. Do I need to apply for ESTA? A: No.What do you need to travel in the US?
Identification- Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent) ...
- U.S. passport.
- U.S. passport card.
- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents.
- Permanent resident card.
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