My husband was born and raised in Canada and currently has a North American Indian status card issued by his Ojibwe Tribe in Canada. He moved here about 10 years ago, we married, and he has lived here ever since. In the past, his Indian status allowed him to obtain a Social Security Card and live and work in the U.S., as well as travel back and forth between Canada and the U.S. without dual citizenship or a passport.

I have been trying for weeks now to determine (with the the laws by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland security) if my husband can still fly and drive across the U.S.-Canadian border with just his Indian status card.

Any ideas? I have called every government agency and no one can give me a straight answer.

I should also add that he has never applied for a Green Card or U.S. Citizenship (was told he did not need to because of his Native American status) and he does pay U.S. taxes (but can't vote). In addition, when he tried to renew his State of Ohio Driver's license last year on his birthday, he was denied a new license and told he would have to start over with a Temporary Permit and would have to take the written and driving test again. The bonus? This is going to happen EVERY time his license expires.

Anyone know of good resources out there for naturally born Canadian Native Americans living in the U.S.? I am at my wits end . . . neither the U.S. government nor Canadian government has been able to give us good information on his rights.

You should contact the CPB, Customer and Border Protection. They should be able to help you. Check out their website too. Make sure you don't across the border assuming that it will all right, because if it is not - the consequences may be drastic. So, get the facts, and enjoy your trip across the border!