‘The new rule requires registered Canadians to carry proof of registration at all times,’ immigration lawyer Rosanna Berardi told the National Post
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Immigration lawyer Rosanna Berardi told the National Post in an emailed statement that Canadians should be aware that the new rule “only applies to visitors who enter the United States by car and remain in the U.S. for more than 30 days.”
Travellers who enter the U.S. by air are automatically issued a form (I-94 or I-94W) that qualifies them as “already registered.”
“The new rule requires registered Canadians to carry proof of registration at all times,” said Berardi.
The policy will go into effect on April 11.
USCIS also revealed more information about the registration process on the Alien Registration Requirement webpage. In order to register, a USCIS account must be created and a new form, G-325R, established by the agency must be submitted.
“If you are not required to appear for a biometric services appointment (for example, Canadian visitors and aliens under 14 years of age), USCIS will provide you with evidence of registration,” the USCIS webpage explains.
The proof of registration will be available for download and can be printed.
The USCIS says that “any alien who willfully fails or refuses to apply to register or be fingerprinted (if required)” will be guilty of a misdemeanour and if convicted, could be fined up to $5,000 or be imprisoned for up to 6 months, or both.
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