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  • Thousands of Americans May Face Passport Denial for Unpaid Tax Debts

    Americans born in the U.S. and naturalized Americans alike should take note that citizens who have significant overdue tax debt can be denied passports under a law passed by Congress in 2015. Under this law, the IRS and State Department are required to deny passports to Americans who owe more than $51,000 in overdue tax […]
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  • Legalization of Marijuana in Canada and Possible Repercussions for Cross-border Travel

    Earlier this year, Canada passed legislation that would fully legalize the recreational use of marijuana on October 17, 2018. As our previous blog posts have mentioned, while marijuana has already been legalized in some U.S. states, it still remains an illegal substance federally. Consequently, as these state and federal (and now Canadian) laws collide, we […]
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  • Department of Homeland Security Publishes Goals to Ensure Security at the Northern Border

    On June 12, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a document titled the DHS Northern Border Strategy. This document published findings of the assessment DHS conducted in 2017 regarding security issues and concerns at the U.S. border with Canada.  While DHS concluded that the Northern Border faced more limited threats compared to the […]
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  • Present and Future Implications of Trump v. Hawaii Ruling

    On June 26, 2018, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in favor of President Trump in Trump v. Hawaii, 5-4. This was one of the most highly publicized cases the Supreme Court looked at this term. In addition to the immediate importance of its ruling, this case will also have lasting implications.  The immediate and […]
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  • Breaking News: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Trump, Upholds Travel Ban

    Earlier this morning, the Supreme Court ruled to uphold President Trump’s September executive order that restricted travel to the U.S. from several countries. This executive order garnered significant controversy, with critics arguing it was motivated by religious hostility, as evidenced by the fact that it applied to citizens of Muslim majority countries. Numerous legal challenges […]
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  • Breaking News: President Trump Signs Executive Order Regarding Family Separation

    On June 20, 2018, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Family Separation.”   Earlier on June 20th, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and White House lawyers drafted an executive order that aimed to end the practice of separating families at the border, which has been given much attention […]
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  • Addressing Travel Screening Difficulties with the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program

    If you are regularly selected for additional screening or face other difficulties with security while traveling, you may want to look into the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP). TRIP is managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and aims to address these difficulties that travelers have experienced in transportation hubs or crossing the U.S. […]
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  • Which Trusted Traveler Program is Right for You?

    If you’re a frequent traveler and are tired of waiting in seemingly endless lines at the airport or customs, Global Entry, NEXUS and TSA PreCheck are some options you may want to consider.  Global Entry Global Entry is a program created by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk […]
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  • Top Tips for Surviving Summer Travel

    Summer is almost here, and for many, that means vacation. Summer travel doesn’t have to be stressful. Be sure to follow these tips for hassle-free travel and an easy start to your vacation!  Prepare ahead of time, especially for international travel  Before you step out of the door, make sure you’ve done your research. Be […]
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  • From the Desk of Rosanna Berardi: Have You Ever Smoked Marijuana? How Your Answer Can Determine Your Fate at the U.S./Canadian Border

    The legalization of marijuana in Canada is scheduled for the summer of 2018. There is a lot of speculation surrounding how it will impact travel to the U.S. Experts are predicting that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will ask travelers if they have ever smoked marijuana in the past. Travelers must be very careful when […]
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