Starting April 11, Canadians and foreign nationals staying in the U.S. for 30 days or more must register and undergo fingerprinting with the Department of Homeland Security. This new regulation stems from a January 20 executive order. Unlike before, Canadian travellers will no longer enjoy exemptions based solely on citizenship. Immigration experts describe this alteration as a significant policy shift, reflecting the changing dynamics of U.S.-Canada relations amid ongoing economic tensions. Parents will need to enroll their children under 14, marking a shift in treatment for long-term visitors, often termed 'snowbirds.'
The requirement applies to children under the age of 14, but parents or guardians are responsible for signing them up.
Montreal-based immigration lawyer Patrice Brunet said the changes would mark 'a very drastic policy shift,' where Canadians will be considered, for the foreseeable future, 'regular citizens coming from any other country' rather than friends of the U.S.
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