Canada’s 30-Day US Registration Requirement Sparks Outrage
A new U.S. Department of Homeland Security mandate requires all foreign nationals, including Canadians, staying 30 days or more to register online. This has prompted many Canadian snowbirds to reconsider their winter travel plans due to potential fines or imprisonment for non-compliance. While the administration claims the requirement pre-exists, its renewed enforcement has caused confusion and anxiety, particularly among those entering via land borders. Canadians are currently exempt from fingerprinting, but must carry proof of registration. The heightened scrutiny at ports of entry reflects increasing tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
John Q. Hosedrinker