In 2025, separating fact from fiction regarding US Immigration
enforcement has become a task unto itself. The pace and rumors of
what has happened, or what could happen, can be overwhelming.
A particular possible US government action has gained steam in
recent weeks, specifically, the potential requirement for Canadians
and other foreign nationals to register with Immigration
Authorities, depending on their port of entry and for how long they
are in the US.
In January of this year, President Trump issued an executive
order, which directed the Department of Homeland Security to
enforce specific requirements for "aliens" to register
with the government under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Under the rules, foreign nationals must register within 30 days of
their stay in the U.S. if they do not go through conventional
points of registration, meaning airports.
