Saturday, March 22, 2025 Ottawa has issued an important update regarding the travel advisory for Canadians planning to travel to the United States . The Canadian government has made it clear that starting immediately, all visitors staying in the U.S.
for more than 30 days must now register with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services .
This requirement also applies to other foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. .
New Registration Requirement for Canadians The updated advisory states that Canadians , alongside other foreign nationals, will be expected to comply with the new registration mandate if they plan to stay in the U.S. for a period longer than 30 days .
Visitors must ensure they are properly registered as part of the U.S. immigration process .
Failure to register could result in serious consequences, including fines and potential misdemeanour prosecution . For those concerned about whether they need to register, the Canadian government recommends checking the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services website for further guidance. The website outlines how travelers can complete the registration and provides detailed instructions on the process. Additionally, visitors can confirm if they have already been registered by reviewing their I-94 admission form available through the U.
S. Customs Border Protection website. Consequences of Failing to Comply The Canadian government has emphasized that failure to comply with this registration requirement could lead to legal.