April 11, 2025: New U.S. registration requirements for Canadian travellers
Protecting the American people from invasion.
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U.S. clarifies new April registration rules, including for some Canadians
Mar 19.25
All foreign nationals, including Canadians, who plan to stay in the U.S. for 30 days or longer must now register online with the Department of Homeland Security.
The U.S. government says its rule that will require foreign nationals, including some Canadians, visiting for 30 days or more to register will come into force next month.
The rule was part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Protecting the American People Against Invasion” executive order, which was signed on Jan. 20 and applies to anyone who is not an American citizen or permanent resident.
What are we now learning?
On Wednesday, an interim final rule was posted to the U.S. Federal Register and said the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was amending regulations to “designate a new registration for aliens to comply with statutory alien registration and fingerprinting provisions.” https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/12/2025-03944/alien-registration-form-and-evidence-of-registration
This rule, according to immigration lawyer Rosanna Berardi, will apply to some Canadians, including the more than one million “snowbirds” who travel down south often in winter months.
“It goes into effect April 11, however, if you’re a Canadian that, say, entered in January and you’re still in the U.S. after April 11, this will apply to you,” said Berardi, managing partner of Berardi Immigration Law in Buffalo, N.Y.
New U.S. rule could shake up travel for Canadian snowbirds
Canadians have in the past been able to visit the U.S. for six months without a visa, though they must declare their intended duration of stay upon entry, according to the federal government. In ‘globalnews’ link below…
What it means if you enter the U.S. by car?
What it means if you enter the U.S. by air?
Resource to check your status.
Registration rule prompts confusion
The change has spurred confusion over how many Canadians will be impacted. Friedman said he’s encouraging people to register regardless to avoid issues.
“You can’t treat the border as casual anymore,” he said. “You’ve got to treat it as crossing a border where relationships are not as strong.”
Media claims individuals failing to log details with US Customs and Border Protection could face fines up to $500,000 or be detained for up to 6 months. Live links and more at https://globalnews.ca/news/11074444/canadians-travel-us-registration-rules-explained/
Canadians exempted from fingerprinting for U.S. travel under new Homeland Security rules
Canadian travellers to the U.S. will be exempt from new fingerprinting requirements imposed on all other foreign nationals, according to the Department of Homeland Security. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/us-travel-immigration-law-executive-order-canadians-1.7481054
US toughens visitor registration rules for Canadians - fines
March 12.25
The United States is cracking down on long-term visits from Canadians, by requiring visitors in the U.S. longer than 30 days to register with the government. Those who do not comply could face misdemeanor prosecution resulting in a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days. Officials also reserve the right to impose both punishments concurrently. Continue at https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5190591-us-canadians-visit-requirements/
A New Era for Canadian Visitors to the USA
Who must register?
Who does not need to register?
Who Should Be Particularly Cautious?
What Happens if You Do Not Register?
Tips for Smooth Registration and Travel.
Another step towards digital ID prison
This is how a world coup is being advanced through consent of the majority of humans … gradually, subtly, deceptively.
Without prejudice and without recourse
Doreen Agostino
Our Greater Destiny Blog
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As you say "gradually, subtly, deceptively" but I take issue with the fact that it constitutes consent in any real definition of the word. The "implied" consent through compliance is, in itself, IMO, deceptive - aka another form of lying.