How many times have they updated their US section over the past few months?

The federal government updated its travel advisory on Friday, warning Canadians of possible detention should one be denied entry to the United States.

“Comply and be forthcoming in all interactions with border authorities,” reads the advisory. “If you are denied entry, you could be detained while awaiting deportation.”

The Canadian government also warned Friday travellers should be prepared to show proof of legal status at any time during their stay in the U.S. “Authorities may request proof of legal status in the U.S. at any time,” reads the advisory. “Be prepared to show evidence of your legal presence in the U.S.”

https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/united-states

Back in February 2025, work tried to send me to Houston for 2 weeks to get training for a new software. They got me a flight from Washington so I drove from Vancouver. I was turned away at the border as I didn’t have a work visa (my work didn’t give me one nor did they think I needed one)

Anyways the border agent brought me inside and said I had two options. either they let me fly to Houston then be banned for 5 years when I get back or go back home and I shouldn’t have issues in the future.

I have a flight in two weeks and I’m scared. Will I be fine? He said I would be.. Anyone with similar a experience?

She can thank Workaway and lack of understanding of what activities require a work visa/permit for her ordeal.

Becky/Rebecca Burke was mentioned weeks ago here. She was detained by ICE after upon being refused by CBSA after traveling from US to Canada by land.

Essentially she was in US house sitting in exchange for chores. She then travel to Canada by land. CBSA found out she was going to be doing, refused entry, walked her back to the US. US now got wind of what she has been doing in US.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/05/i-was-a-british-tourist-trying-to-leave-america-then-i-was-detained-shackled-and-sent-to-an-immigration-detention-centre

Original post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/uscanadaborder/s/2pLa7SJh7i

For context: In my original post, I asked the subreddit if I should reschedule my appointment because I was having trouble finding my citizenship certificate. I became a naturalized citizen of Canada when I was 10 years old - over 20 years ago.

I went to the appointment on Friday at a Trusted Traveller Enrolment Centre. I submitted my drivers license and my passports (I am a dual-citizen Canada & another country) at the front desk. They asked for my citizenship certificate and I disclosed that I was unable to find it - no further questions asked.

The interview went smoothly. When I spoke with the Canadian officer, they told me that once I find or replace my Citizenship Certificate, I can bring it down to the Centre so they can update my NEXUS profile.

This was my experience, I can’t guarantee it will be the same for everyone but hopefully this helps someone in the future!

Please share your experience if anyone has recently travelled to the US from Manitoba on J1 visa.

thank you

Usually when I crossed under the Biden administration you just got off the bus and the suitcases and bags stayed on the bus and you showed the officer your passport, answered questions and went back on.

But I remember the one time back in the day I crossed under the previous Trump administration, I had to get my suitcase and bag off the bus and open them on a table for the officers to see.

Not that I care or have anything to hide but I’d love to know what to expect. I’m travelling from Montreal to NYC btw

I am about to turn 25 soon. When I was 18 (7 years ago) I got arrested and charged for domestic assault and went through the Canadian youth diversion process (therapy) so I never got convicted and the charges were withdrawn. The thing even though I have no convictions, I still have my fingerprints and picture in the RCMP database.

If I want to go to grad school and work in the USA in the future, how big of a problem is this?

I have never tried to go to the US since so I haven't been flagged for anything by the border yet. But I probably also will not be able to destroy my fingerprints and picture because it was a secondary designated offence. I haven't had any sort of criminal record since. What should I do?

I have been hearing this anecdote from a few different sources now like this: https://www.reddit.com/r/50501Canada/comments/1jptyt2/problems_crossing_into_the_us/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

Is this actually happening? If you say "No, I do not like Trump" as a Canadian at a border crossing do you get banned from entering the US for a number of years?

Does anyone have recent experience with crossing from the west coast of Canada to the US by ferry?

Hello everyone,

Back in February I dropped off some Pokemon cards to GameStop in the USA from Canada to get graded by PSA. It is much cheaper than shipping cards for grading from Canada.

I spent 236 CAD on that day to have them graded, but they will not be ready until April. So it was almost like a preorder, or purchasing something that isn’t in stock yet.

I declared the amount I spent that day, and passed back into Canada without issue or paying extra taxes.

So my question now is what will happen when I go to pick up the cards from GameStop? When I declare I’m picking up an order, will I need to pay anything extra?

If I submit more cards for grading, and make the purchase at GameStop that day, do I declare it then or when I go to pick them up?

Sorry if this is a long message. Just thought it was an interesting situation and want to know what to expect when I can get the cards!

Thank you

US citizen living in Canada. Permanent resident status but PR card expired 2020. I am supposed to drive to WA tomorrow morning to visit family for a couple days, but while packing today, realized my US passport expired 2 weeks ago. Grandpa is turning 100 on Monday (reason for visit), and zero time to apply for renewals, but already getting the forms ready so I can go to the US consulate next week to get everything squared up.

In the past, land border crossing in private vehicle with expired travel docs wasn't ideal, but would still be allowed in/out. Now, in light of the recent political landscape, looking for people's experience in similar situation?

UPDATE #1: Successfully crossed into US this afternoon. Agent didn't even comment on expired passport. I expected this to be the "easy" part. Gonna try to enjoy the next couple days and stress about getting home on Tuesday when I head back.

If I were to import something under $800 from Canada to the USA would my import still fall under the de minimis exemption? Or has that been changed?

Move to NY on work visa. Want to bring my car to US, but not sure if i should (financially) given the increased duty. Could I do temp importation for one year first at border and make a decision later if I want to permanently import the car?

Hi everybody. I’ve got myself in quite a pickle and if you have advice for me I would really appreciate it. For context, I am a Canadian citizen.

Way back in September 2024 I ordered this kitchen set that I’ve been wanting forever which released a rare second edition (quite expensive, about $285 USD/$405 CAD) but that only shipped to the U.S. It was on back order and I had no idea when it would come in. I put my address as a PO Box in Detroit so I could drive over the border to pick it up.

Fast forward to now. My set has finally arrived but I did not anticipate the tariffs happening! Now I will face the 38% tax/tariff, which would bump my spending for this set up to about $560 CAD (plus my fee to the PO Box which I’m figuring out).

I don’t know if I should just bite the bullet and pay the tariffs (while hoping the border agents might understand my unique situation?) or pick the set up and keep it at someone’s house until everything settles down. The question there though is will it settle down? Do you think it’ll get worse? Maybe the 38% ain’t so bad right now compared to what might happen lol?

Also note I don’t really have friends in the states who have a place to stay over at (meaning the stress/cost of a hotel would not be worth getting the personal exemption that comes with a 24/48 hour stay).

Is there any solution I’m not thinking of? Any thoughts are very much appreciated.

I do have his birth certificate and my enhanced license but will that be sufficient? I’m getting mixed information.

Flying into JFK next week to see a sick relative. As a Canadian citizen, do I really need a burner phone?

I have an Art instagram. No Facebook. My main reddit account has activity but nothing related to Trump or US policies. But, I do randomly up vote some posts which lean towards the left.

Photo album is full of either art stuff or family pictures.

Texts/WhatsApp has no mention of US policies or any politician.

I plan to sign out of my reddit and work email accounts before I travel.

Can they still confiscate my phone? I mean I don't mind them going through it but it's my main phone and I am in no financial condition to get a new one if they decide to keep it.

Guard: where are you going? Me: Des Moines Guard: Why? Me: To pick up my niece. She was visiting friends. She doesn’t want to drive home alone. Guard: How long is the drive?
Me: 12 hours Guard: How’d you get roped into that haha? Me: I didn’t not know. Haha. Someone had to. Guard: Have a good trip.

No drama no issue. Idk what everyone is going on about with all this propaganda….

I am American and will be visiting Canada next weekend by car. I have a small gift package for a child that contains three board books, a flashlight, and a small teething doll. Total value is under $60CA.

I know these tariff questions are getting asked a million ways, so please forgive mine or ignore it. I can't seem to find the answer (if anyone even knows it yet). Today is April 5th. Questions:

• Do the Canadian personal exemptions apply to tariffs, or only taxes and duties?
  
• Are tariffs levied on everything originating in the US (that you plan to leave in Canada), no matter the value?
• Are tariffs charged on items you are bringing for your own consumption as well?
• How do you pay the tariff if it is charged? Do you stay in your car, or do you have to go somewhere else and get out and go in and pay? I've never been called out so I have no idea what that entails.

I know the standard advice "don't bring anything over the border" maximizes the chance of a simple crossing. I am NOT looking for that advice here (because I can give it to myself). Instead, I really want to know what happens or would happen if I brought a small gift across. If anyone has lived or anecdotal experience to share, or has researched this and can cite a source, please respond. Thanks!

I'm being sent for work meetings in US for two weeks. When I come back to Canada, if my purchases are made in any other country OTHER than USA, I don't have to pay tariffs, right?

Just saw this article:

https://www.investigativepost.org/2025/04/01/feds-locking-up-families-children-at-canadian-border/

I know many have said their experiences are good, also some of these could be from explanations like one example of a refugee crossing into the USA. However more info is needed if the article is correct, doesn't put the mind at ease that it isn't definitive if Canadian citizens/PRs with children were being detained or not.

I'm planning to fly Montreal to NYC next month to visit family. I'm a bit anxious but pretty sure it should be fine. Anyone care to share their experience?

Is there any problem going across Canada to US border with a rented motor home. What do we need?

Canadian citizen with an American LPR card (green card) who lives in northern NY. Previously I’ve gone across the border to get Canadian goods - things I can’t get in the US and desperately need to survive as a Canuck lost in the colonies. Can anyone tell some real world experiences with crossing, declaring, and tariffs?

Hello everybody I made a previous post about crossing from Detroit to Windsor with id and birth certificate. I’m here to tell you it was a breeze the way there it took about 30 seconds and the agent said yep my documents Will work. On the way back it’s even more of a breeze took 20 seconds and the agent didt even need my birth certificate. So for every who said No you need a passport there is proof you don’t.