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#7580489 - 02/28/14 12:00 PM Flying into US for work...anything I need to know?
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Haven't flown to the US in years, and have never done it for a work event so is there anything out of the norm that I need to know for US customs going in through Terminal 1?

Flight is too damn early in the am and I won't be getting any sleep beforehand so I want to make the process as smooth as possible. Leaving on Monday morning so I imagine the terminal will be pretty busy.
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#7580495 - 02/28/14 12:01 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Big Tasty]
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#7580497 - 02/28/14 12:01 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Big Tasty]
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I tell them I'm going for sales meetings all the time. If I have tools with me I have the invoice available to show them something was purchased from me and I'm going to support it.
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#7580498 - 02/28/14 12:01 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Big Tasty]
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Nothing. I fly to the US all the time and there's nothing you really need to be prepared for. Come up with a short statement for customs explaining why you're there. Anything good to keep you from having to talk to much \:D Just makes the process easier. Other than that you're set!

Know the address of the hotel you will be at. Have the onsite customer/alternate corporate office address on hand just incase and that's about it.
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#7580502 - 02/28/14 12:04 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: 4age]
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#7580508 - 02/28/14 12:06 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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\:D will keep it on the down low.
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#7580540 - 02/28/14 12:18 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Big Tasty]
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#7580547 - 02/28/14 12:20 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: f22b-dohc]
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Lol, don't get asked questions because Nexus card....
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#7580718 - 02/28/14 01:03 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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#7580721 - 02/28/14 01:04 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Euphoricuck]
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#7581140 - 02/28/14 03:16 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: LNXGUY]
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#7581149 - 02/28/14 03:18 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: OracerO]
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make sure you tell them that you're not any work in the states or else you'll need a work permit. you're just going there for a meeting or conference
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#7581162 - 02/28/14 03:21 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: zaius]
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 Originally Posted By: zaius
make sure you tell them that you're not any work in the states or else you'll need a work permit. you're just going there for a meeting or conference



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#7581224 - 02/28/14 03:54 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Risky Business]
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#7581245 - 02/28/14 04:12 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Risky Business]
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 Originally Posted By: Яeesky Beeznuss
 Originally Posted By: zaius
make sure you tell them that you're not any work in the states or else you'll need a work permit. you're just going there for a meeting or conference




i was writing it off my phone. anyways, yeah, be careful of how you word what you're doing in the states for work.

if there is any hint of you doing work that should/could be done by Americans, or working on American material, they will give you a hard time.

e.g. if you're doing accounting on American accounts, they'll need the company your visiting to provide information on why you're doing this work and stuff and how it's authorized via company contract etc.

then again, it'll depend on how anal your Customs officer is.
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#7581273 - 02/28/14 04:25 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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 Originally Posted By: Chocolate Troll
Lol, don't get asked questions because Nexus card....


yup this - don't forget the private Whirlpool bridge you can drive across with the card.
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#7581337 - 02/28/14 05:01 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: mk39920]
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^^ Same for Queenston/Lewiston during the week, they have Nexus lane open. Not open on weekends though
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#7581346 - 02/28/14 05:05 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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Ya but you had to get a Google implant and fucked in the ass by a border guard in order to get a nexus card
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#7581347 - 02/28/14 05:05 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Choco 'Nuck]
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i filled in my application for my nexus in december. my appointment is in may at pearson. WTF

what's the point if everyone is getting one? lol
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#7581408 - 02/28/14 05:33 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: zaius]
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There is no point. My buddy has worked in the states for 5+ years now and crosses back and forth every single day. He refuses to get a nexus card, claims it's absolutely useless. Some people use a nexus card as a status symbol.

"yo bro, i got nexus, do you even know who I am?"
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#7581415 - 02/28/14 05:36 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: robbbby]
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Everyone I know who has one is exactly like that
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#7581447 - 02/28/14 05:52 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Euphoricuck]
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It'll probably save you a few minutes at the airport, that's about it.
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#7581480 - 02/28/14 06:14 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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gah. cost me $60USD for 5 years. gives me more time to be in the lounge i guess.

oh yeah, flying out on a Monday morning isn't bad. should take around 1 hour to get through customs and security IF you only have carry on. the new scanning machines before customs is pretty fast. hammer that out quicker than the other people fumbling through the instructions.

if they're doing that waiting room thing at the end of the terminal, then good luck. i flew once and they would only let you go to customs if your boarding time was at a specific time. if your time was later than the one on the TV screen in the waiting room, you'd have to wait there till your boarding time was called.
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#7581520 - 02/28/14 06:43 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: zaius]
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You going for work ?
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#7581560 - 02/28/14 07:38 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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 Originally Posted By: eddie _82
It'll probably save you a few minutes at the airport, that's about it.

It saves you a whole lot more. I almost missed my flight to RTP once when the line up to clear immigration was over an hour long at Pearson. Dedicated immigration and security lines means it save you a lot of time. Same thing for driving, you are allowed to use the truck lane back into Canada at Queenston/Lewiston and other crossings.

Coming back into the Canada through pearson, saves you a lot of time (I never have checked baggage, just my carryon when I travel for work).
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#7581853 - 03/01/14 12:47 AM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: zaius]
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 Originally Posted By: zaius
gah. cost me $60USD for 5 years. gives me more time to be in the lounge i guess.

oh yeah, flying out on a Monday morning isn't bad. should take around 1 hour to get through customs and security IF you only have carry on. the new scanning machines before customs is pretty fast. hammer that out quicker than the other people fumbling through the instructions.

if they're doing that waiting room thing at the end of the terminal, then good luck. i flew once and they would only let you go to customs if your boarding time was at a specific time. if your time was later than the one on the TV screen in the waiting room, you'd have to wait there till your boarding time was called.


oh god. that bottle-necking lounge at the end of the terminal is THE WORST

it's not exactly clear what it's for, when i started my trip, i flew from YYZ to SFO. Got there at a decent time, by the time I was done checking in, I could've gone through, but i was directed to walk all the way to the end only to double back to the entrance gate. it was stupid as fuck.
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#7581941 - 03/01/14 07:20 AM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: TheRealCSnapper]
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gah. cost me $60USD for 5 years. gives me more time to be in the lounge i guess.

oh yeah, flying out on a Monday morning isn't bad. should take around 1 hour to get through customs and security IF you only have carry on. the new scanning machines before customs is pretty fast. hammer that out quicker than the other people fumbling through the instructions.

if they're doing that waiting room thing at the end of the terminal, then good luck. i flew once and they would only let you go to customs if your boarding time was at a specific time. if your time was later than the one on the TV screen in the waiting room, you'd have to wait there till your boarding time was called.


oh god. that bottle-necking lounge at the end of the terminal is THE WORST

it's not exactly clear what it's for, when i started my trip, i flew from YYZ to SFO. Got there at a decent time, by the time I was done checking in, I could've gone through, but i was directed to walk all the way to the end only to double back to the entrance gate. it was stupid as fuck.


that's exactly what happened to me. i was flying to EWR (newark) and i walked all the way to the end, only to be told to walk all the way back when i got there. i had great pity on all the elderly who were struggling walking all that distance and back while carrying their luggage.

it's either to massively slow you down or piss you off. at that moment, i told myself to finally get a nexus so i could bypass this annoyance.
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#7582279 - 03/01/14 01:02 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: zaius]
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Remember to sign up your kids - they can get Nexus for free if the parents have it. Makes cross border shopping with the family easier as everyone in the car needs a Nexus card.
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#8375912 - 09/23/15 03:57 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: mk39920]
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Bit the bullet and finally signed up for Nexus. Last weekend's trip to Vegas was the last straw. Security and Customs lines for scum class are too damn long now.

Nexus = upper class.
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#8375948 - 09/23/15 04:26 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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I'm heading up to Vegas in 3 weeks, first time there for the wife and I. What are the must see places you visited?
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#8375961 - 09/23/15 04:40 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Big Tasty]
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The buffet
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#8375965 - 09/23/15 04:41 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Big Tasty]
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Best show in vegas, also one of the cheaper shows.


Avoid buffets, theyre more expensive than restos.

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#8375999 - 09/23/15 05:13 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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 Originally Posted By: eddie _69
Bit the bullet and finally signed up for Nexus. Last weekend's trip to Vegas was the last straw. Security and Customs lines for scum class are too damn long now.

Nexus = upper class.


I <3 my nexus and global pass. Now I know what it's like to be middle class and bypass the cattle. ;\)
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#8376059 - 09/23/15 06:10 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Senor Eduardo_82]
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 Originally Posted By: Risky Business
 Originally Posted By: eddie _69
Bit the bullet and finally signed up for Nexus. Last weekend's trip to Vegas was the last straw. Security and Customs lines for scum class are too damn long now.

Nexus = upper class.


I <3 my nexus and global pass. Now I know what it's like to be middle class and bypass the cattle. ;\)

Middle class things

Also, at Risky's title.
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#8376065 - 09/23/15 06:22 PM Re: Flying into US for work...anything I need to know? [Re: Big Tasty]
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 Originally Posted By: Big Tasty
I'm heading up to Vegas in 3 weeks, first time there for the wife and I. What are the must see places you visited?


if you like to eat til you shit your pants, definitely hit up the buffets. i believe the one at Ceasar (Bacchanal) is the ONE to go to.

if you like "fusion" asian food, go to Hakkasan. Get the duck salad.

The french bistro at the cosmo is "cute" and would be an inexpensive date restaurant, i think it's called comme ca. The steak tartare was pretty on point.

not sure if it's still there, at the Crystal, there's a sushi restaurant, they do a lunch prix fixe that's a pretty good deal.

if you want to ball the fuck out, Joel Robouchon. e by jose is another one worth checking out.

and go see britney. obviously.
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