Hello & Good-bye

First Post/Last Day of Internship at CIB in Barrington, IL-

Hello Everyone.

For everyone not in the office I will start off by introducing myself. My full name is Perparim Zulbeari. My first grade teacher gave me the nickname Pep because she, and everyone else, had a difficult time pronoucing my name.

I moved to Illinois when I was about seven years old. I usually go back to Macedonia every summer but this is the first time in three years; my first time with a Carnet, however. I can't remember the last time I went back home with out Macedonian customs hassling me about my items. This time around, I think having a Corporation For International Business Carnet is going to be of tremendous help.

I think is a great idea on the part of the company. It will give current and/or potential Carnet users a first had account of how and why a Carnet is used. I think it will also be a great learning experience for me as well. It will give me a better understanding of the process and therefore, if the opportunity for me to be a part of the company again arises, I will be able to better assist customers.

When I applied for the internship while at Illinois State University, I never thought I would learn so much while having a lot of fun working with great people. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. I made really good friends in the office as well as outside the office,.....Rosemarie! Once I am settled in, I will post pictures along with commentary of my travels!! Thank you again CIB!!!

Comments

[CarnetBoom]

Do you tell Customs in a foreign country that you have a carnet or do they ask everyone for one. Do I need a passport if I have a carnet?

[Leslie August]

You will have to present the carnet to customs, both domestically and internationally. Customs does not know that goods are travelling under a carnet necessarily.

Also, a carnet doesn't not substitute for a passport. If the country you are visiting requires presentation of a passport then you will travel with the passport and carnet.

I say this because it is possible to travel to Mexico and Canada from the US with a driver's license only.