Canada updated its travel advisory for the United States on Saturday, following the recent detention of Canadian actress Jasmine Mooney by U.S. border agents in San Diego, California. The advisory, issued on April 4, urges travelers to be prepared for increased scrutiny and checks at the border. It also highlights that U.S. authorities may inspect electronic devices, including phones and laptops.
The advisory advises travelers to “comply and be forthcoming in all interactions with border authorities” and warns that those denied entry could face detention while awaiting deportation. It also notes that different entry rules may apply to travelers with temporary passports or emergency travel documents, and recommends checking with the nearest diplomatic mission for the specific requirements before departure.
This is the second time Canada has updated its travel advisory for the U.S. since the fallout between former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Donald Trump. The first advisory, issued after Trump’s executive order, required Canadians staying in the U.S. for more than 30 days to register with U.S. authorities. The new rule, effective April 11, is a continuation of the Trump administration’s efforts to enforce entry requirements for non-citizens.
The registration rule was part of an executive order signed by Trump on his first day in office, instructing the Department of Homeland Security to ensure non-citizens complied with the Immigration and Nationality Act, which mandates that all foreign nationals aged 14 or older who have not been registered and fingerprinted when applying for a U.S. visa must do so if they remain in the U.S. for 30 days or more.
The updated advisory also reminds travelers that U.S. authorities strictly enforce entry requirements and expect thorough inspections at ports of entry, including the examination of electronic devices. The update comes just a month after Canadian actor Jasmine Mooney was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and held in custody for 12 days.
