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Canadian Snowbirds Confused by New U.S. Registration Rules
10/21/2025
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Story summary
- Canadian snowbirds face border confusion from new I-94 registration for stays over 29 days.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection offers two options—online pre-registration or at the border—each $30.
- Some travelers were unaware of the online option.
- Immigration lawyer Jennifer Behm notes the process varies with CBP officers’ discretion.
- U.S. President Donald Trump issued a rule in April, prompting compliance concerns and possible fines.
