The US is cracking down on long-term visits from Canadians who have requested US visitors for more than 30 days to register with the government.
Anyone over the age of 14 must apply for a fingerprint with the authorities. Delegation It was uploaded to the federal register on Wednesday. They are submitting existing laws that Canadians were normally exempt.
The move comes as Canada, Mexico and the United States remain caught up in a trade war that has been fuelled by President Trump's new taxation on imports from both countries.
Countries have tried to impose retaliatory measures while agreeing to work with Trump to address his concerns about the influx of fentanyl, an addictive, deadly opioid he has promised to wipe out.
The rules came into effect on April 11th and are set to affect 900,000 Canadians. Canadians take vacations in the US during the winter to escape the cold. Previous practices only required individuals who flew across the border to register with the government.
Those who fail to comply may face misdemeanor prosecution, resulting in a fine of up to $5,000 or a sentence of up to 30 days. The authorities also reserve the right to impose both punishments at the same time.
The new requirement only allows one exemption that applies to American Indians born in Canada.Immigration and Nationality Lawand members of the Texas Band of Kikapoo Indians are not required to register under the Texas Band of Kikapoo Act.
Regulations drive the Trump administration's measures to turn down illegal immigrationProtecting the American people from invasion“An executive order seeking to eliminate barriers to all documentary, expansion tactics, or other restrictions that prevent foreigners from being repatriated to foreigners at a rapid rate.
