As of Friday, Canadians travelling to the United States for 30 days or longer must register with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or face potential fines or jail time. The requirement stems from an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on his first day in office.
Canadians over 14 years old must carry proof of registration at all times, with fines of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to six months, or both, for non-compliance. The registration requirement is part of a broader effort by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce immigration laws, with an estimated 2.2 to 3.2 million people potentially affected.