
What are the laws in place for people trying to gain entry without a passport in Portland Oregon
Canadian nationals are not required to carry a passport or visa to enter the US. All other nationals require a visa from the US Embassy in their country of residence as a permission to visit the country. You will have to be issued a valid passport before the embassy officials can seal your visa.
Attempts to travel to a US airport without passport are made impossible for a traveler by security measures which are strong in most airports of the world. Attempts to reach Portland by sea, ground or air and gaining entry into the US can be treated as a serious offence by officials. The laws enforce imprisonment for sentences depending on the specific jury and conditions.
http://travel.state.gov/
http://passportsandvisas.com/blog/index.php/2009/03/new-us-passport-laws-in-place-on-june-1-2009/

