US to Enforce Foreign National Registration for Stays Over 30 Days
A new U.S. rule mandates registration for foreign nationals staying longer than 30 days, impacting millions of Canadians, including snowbirds. This requirement, stemming from a Trump-era executive order, aims to enhance immigration enforcement but inadvertently affects Canadians entering via land ports without receiving registration documentation. Failure to comply may result in penalties, and while a registration portal is forthcoming, the lack of clarity and potential for exemptions for specific groups like NEXUS holders remains a concern. This impacts both leisure and snowbird travel, with potential economic consequences for the U.S.
John Q. Hosedrinker