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AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada is now accepting applications for the Secure Certificate of Indian Status for the purpose of border crossing. The secure status card is a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative-compliant document and can be used to enter the U.S. by land or water. It is only available to individuals registered with INAC under the Indian Act.

Individuals will need to schedule an appointment to complete an application, as well as present a current Certificate of Indian Status and an original birth certificate issued by a Canadian province or territory, or a state in the United States. In addition, individuals must provide two forms of government-issued identification: such as a driver’s license or passport. There are additional requirements for individuals under the age 15.

For more information on required documents, as well as to make an appointment to apply for a border-crossing Secure Certificate of Indian Status, individuals can call Toll Free 1-877-710-2908 between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm. Applications will be taken in-person at the Indian and Northern Affairs Office located at 15 Eddy Street in Hull, Quebec.