There are some regulations you need to know about bringing items back with you that you purchased in Mexico. Recently the duty-free personal exemption was raised to $800 per person and can be combined among family members. Firearms are illegal in Mexico although special permits can be obtained in advance for hunting. Check with the nearest Mexican Consulate for regulations regarding hunting permits.

There are regulations for bringing in pharmaceuticals from Mexico, however they are changing on a constant basis. Although many drugs in Mexico are available over the counter at a pharmacy, certain prescription drugs in Mexico do require a prescription from a Mexican pharmacist, and foreigners have been known to purchase them from people not authorized to issue them.

Currently, CDC restricts birds from countries where highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 is present in poultry, in order to prevent the introduction of Avian Influenza. USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) implements regulations regarding the importation of birds. To import a pet bird of non-U.S.

If the horse is not known to carry any diseases transmissible to humans, no CDC regulations would apply. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requires various periods of quarantine depending on the country of origin of the horse. In countries with prevalent screwworm, the quarantine period is 60 days. USDA regulations for importing equines can be found on their Veterinary Services, Import/Export website.

Yes. Hiker's are allowed to enter Canada (and re-enter the USA) with US EPA registered bear deterrents for their own use/protection against bear attacks. (The product must return to the US and cannot be sold or remain in Canada) If you live in Canada or traveling to Canada by airplane you may purchase Canadian Registered UDAP Bear Deterrent in Canada. Please click here for more information

Swamp eels were first introduced to the United States in Hawaii some time around 1900. It was first identified as being present in the continental United States in 1994 based on specimens collected in ponds at the Chattahoochee Nature Center north of Atlanta, Georgia.

You can sit in your home with a view of the ocean and do your work. With a computer and a phone line a person can live in Mexico and do business anywhere in the world. The Residences will have all the conveniences of any home or office. High-speed internet, cable TV and telephone services, and a full business center will be at your fingertips. The border is just 13 miles from The Residences, San Diego Airport is conveniently located and offers numerous daily flights.

Many of the same conveniences and businesses that are available in the United States are just as accessable in Mexico. The following is a list of just a few of the American businesses that are all within a 10-mile radius of the condos.

After 48 hours in Canada - $400 U.S. worth of merchandise duty free every 30 days. Families may combine their $400 exemptions. Less than 48 hours, or if the $400 allowance or part of it has been used within the previous 30 days - an exemption of $200 U.S. is allowed.

We can prepare your cape and horns for shipment back to the U.S. We will crate and ship your trophy to your taxidermist . Call Rick at 888-850-HUNT for details.

Yes. You are allowed to bring back up to 50 pounds of meat. The meat can be cut, frozen and packaged in an ice chest and prepared for delivery. It is possible that the meat may not make it thru customs depending on 'Mad Cow' concerns at the time. We do not recommend that you try and bring back any meat from NZ.

Yes. Since September 11, the customs and immigration officials are very vigilant. You should receive customs information on your outbound flight. If you do not, please ask a flight attendant or immigration officer for information on US cutoms regulations so that you can plan for your return. Review this information carefully, both for departure and reentry into the United States. Allow adequate time for checking in at the airport, both while leaving and returning.

A legal immigrant is a foreign national who has been granted the privilege of living and working permanently in the United States. If your parent is outside the United States, your parent will be notified to go to the local U.S. consulate to complete the processing for an immigrant visa. If your parent is legally inside the U.S., he or she may apply to adjust his or her status to that of a lawful permanent resident using the Form I-485.

You are allowed to bring back into the United States a maximum of 1 carton of cigarettes, 1 Liter of liquor and absolutely no food at all. The duty free exemption is USD800 per person. Any and all purchases above USD800 are subject to a tax on these imported goods.

There is no limit on the amount of money which may be taken in or out of the United States. However, any amount in excess of $10,000 in currency, travelers checks or negotiable instruments, must be declared to the United States Customs at the time of arrival in or departure from the United States. Read more... The amount of money which may be taken out of the United Kingdom is a matter under the jurisdiction of the British Government.

To be eligible to sponsor a relative to immigrate to the United States you must meet the following criteria: You must be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States and be able to provide documentation proving your status. You must prove that you can support your relative at 125% above the mandated poverty line. Click here to find out more information about meeting this criteria and filing the Affidavit of Support.

If your fiancé is not a citizen of the United States and you plan to get married in the United States, then you must file a petition with INS on behalf of your fiancé. After the petition is approved, your fiancé must obtain a visa issued at a U.S. Embassy or consulate abroad. The marriage must take place within 90 days of your fiancé entering the United States. If the marriage does not take place within 90 days or your fiancé marries someone other than you (the U.S.

This is another often misunderstood topic, again frequently by General Aviation instructors who are out of touch with ultralight aviation or have outdated info. The short answer since July of 2000 is unequivocally 'Yes' so long as you hold a pilot permit or licence which requires a minimum of 25 hours of flight time.

The United States Border Security Act is legislation, signed by President George Bush in May 2002, that requires all airlines and cruise lines to collect immigration information from each passenger prior to their cruise to or from the United States. As of March 1, 2003, all cruise lines must electronically report a manifest of all passengers on each cruise prior to their arriving at the port on embarkation day.

Yes. If you enter by land there is no requirement that you be in possession of a round trip or onward ticket. The immigration authorities at the border crossing will issue you with the arrival/departure record card, I-94W. You will be charged a $6.00 administrative fee; the fee is payable in U.S. dollars only. This fee is charged to all travelers regardless of whether or not they have a visa. For those entering the United States by air or sea, the fee is included in the cost of their ticket.

The Company Jet aircraft can be used throughout North America. Also, The Company Jet owners will have access to aircraft capable of flying to any worldwide destination.

If you enter by land there is no requirement that you be in possession of a round trip or onward ticket. The immigration authorities at the border crossing will issue you an arrival/departure record card (I-94W). You will be charged a $6.00 administrative fee which is only payable in U.S. dollars. This fee is charged to all travellers regardless of whether or not they have a visa. For those entering the United States by air or sea, the fee is included in the cost of the ticket.

It will depend on your itinerary. If you have an onward ticket for each stage of your journey, including the journey between the United States and Canada or Mexico, you may travel without a visa. Should you choose to travel this way, you must be in possession of the tickets for each stage of your journey on your initial entry to the United States. You cannot buy the ticket for the journey between the United States and Canada or Mexico on your arrival in the United States.

All cards include a free voice mail where you can receive voice messages from friends and loved ones, you just have to dial 1 800 853 2281 and provide the 16-digits in your card. You can send a voice message to the Additional Card voice mail without the need of dialing the card number. Call 1 800 796 0983 if your card is a Billetel Maestro® Card or 1 877 694 6388 if your card is a Prepaid Billetel MasterCard® and follow the instructions.