Change to U.S. travel policy may affect Canadians. Here’s how

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People in Canada plan to travel to the United States may be affected by a new policy that will make them register if they are south of the border for more than 30 days.

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Implemented under the policy Immigration and Nationality Act (Ina) on March 9.

According to an executive order, called To protect the American people from the attackOn January 20, US President Donald Trump is cracking against those leading the United States, including Canada. Travel policy has come between the growing tensions between the United States and Canada, with re -revenues on Canadian goods, as well as Trump’s comments about Canada becoming the 51st state.

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However, some details cannot yet be shared through US citizenship and immigration services (USCIS)-such as registration forms and implementation-agencies have provided information about the requirements for Canada and other foreign nationals with long-term travel plans.

Global Affairs Canada told the national post in an e -mail statement that he was familiar with USCIS’s “guidance”, which was Appeared online on February 25. “Every country decides who enters its borders. The decision to travel is the only responsibility of the passenger.

Here is what we know.

Why is the new US travel policy?

Section One, one of Trump’s executive order, states that “millions of illegal foreigners have crossed the US border” or they are allowed to fly directly into the United States on trade flights and have long been allowed to settle in US communities in violation of federal laws. “

The order aims to enforce immigration laws to ensure Americans “national security and public safety”.

What does the American travel policy say?

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USCIS has a web page with new policy information, called The need for a stranger registration.

It is related to a section of INA which states that it is the duty of “now or after every stranger in the United States”, which is 14 years of age or older and who lives in the United States for 30 days or more “Apply for registration and the finger should be printed before the expiry of thirty days.”

It states that the text “contains laws that are implemented on March 9, 2025.”

The agency says, “Registration is not an immigration status, and registration documents do not allow employment permission or any other right or benefit under any other US law.”

Are all Canadians plan to register for 30 days of travel or longer?

No, some Canadians do not need to enroll because they are eligible to live in the US

The USCIS Web Page has explained that people who are already considered registered are foreign nationals, including Canadians, who were admitted to the United States as non-migrants and were issued a paper or electronic form I-94 or I-94W, whether the admission period has expired.

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These forms are the arrival/departure records for passengers for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who are entering the United States, which is adjusting the status of the United States, or increasing their status, in addition to other use, ” According to the US Federal Government.

The American customs and border protection says, the paper form is no longer provided to travelers, except in limited circumstances, US customs and border protection say. Passengers who need to test their form status Do it online. This form has no effect on the passenger’s ability to enter the country.

According to Canada’s Snowbird AssociationOn arrival at the United States, a form is automatically developed for most Canadians. Those who were issued the form do not need to take further steps according to the Association.

“In some cases, I-94 cannot be created,” the Association says. The reason for this may be how the passenger entered the country – by land, sea or air. Saying Bird Advisor says That “Canadian people who enter the United States via the ground border usually I-94 are not released when they arrive in the United States”

The USCIS Web Page says Canadian visitors at ground ports, which were not released for registration, must be registered.

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What will happen to the people of Canada already in the United States?

Canadians, who are already in the United States, if they are not eligible in the United States, they will have to register, as described as per the need for alien registration (as they did not receive the I-94 form at the time of March 9 before arriving.)

USCIS says foreign nationals in the United States do not have a direct way to register a “significant” number. Therefore, the agency is “setting up a new form and process through which it can be registered.”

How can the Canadians register?

According to the USCIS Web Page, Canadians and other foreign nationals can register with a form.

The agency recommends that starting February 25, people who expect to register should create an online account in the preparation of the registration process.

This means what is the Canadian inhabitants, especially for the Sno Birds?

To avoid winter to avoid the cold, the winter is known as retired Canadian snowbirds. This new policy means adding another step to their travel plan. An estimated one million Canadian snoobs that go to the south every winter, CBC News And Globe and Mail is reported.

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The Canadian Association of retired persons (CARP) says “The stir in the implementation of the policy calls for a vigilance, as failure to comply with it can result in citizens or criminal fines.”

“Sno -birds must closely monitor US policies to ensure compliance with the snoo birds and to avoid unexpected obstacles in their travel plans,” says the carp.

So, what happens to people in Canada who do not comply?

According to the USCIS Web Page, “failure to comply will result in criminal and urban penalties, including legal action and penalties against mismanagement.”

“No stranger will have an excuse for failure to comply with this law.”

How can Canadian be aware of the US trip?

The federal government offers travel advice and recommendations for admission needs in online countries. As of March 10, the web page does not have specific information about the need for new alien registration.

The USCIS said it would update its web page to provide additional information in the coming days.

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