If you are a Canadian citizen, you will need a valid passport (valid at least six months into the future) to enter the U.S. as of January 23, 2007. In addition to a valid passport, you need the following documents:

1. An unexpired I-20 or DS-2019 with a travel signature less than one year old
   
2. Proof of full-time enrollment in the form of a Certificate of Enrollment or NYU transcript from the NYU Registrar's Office at 25 W. 4th Street (or the registrar's office for your school)
   
3. Proof of financial ability , i.e., documentation verifying your funding source as indicated in Section 8 of your I-20 or Section 5 of the DS-2019; this may include personal or family bank statements, affadavits of support, or copies of your fellowship or scholarship letter
   
4. While you do not need an an entry visa to enter the U.S. in F-1 or J-1 status, you must present your Form I-20 or DS-2019 and make a request upon entering the U.S. to be granted F-1 or J-1 status. This means that you must receive or retain in your possession an I-94 card indicating that you were admitted for either F-1 or J-1 status for duration of status ("F-1 D/S" or "J-1 D/S"). Canadians who enter without the appropriate documents for F-1 or J-1 status are considered short-term tourists ineligible for employment or any other benefits associated with F-1 or J-1 status.

• Landed immigrants must have a valid F-1 or J-1 visa, as well as a valid passport and evidence of Canadian permanent residency to enter the U.S.