11 months ago
Canada Warns Citizens of US Travel Restrictions
Canada is warning Canadians about potential problems when traveling to or living in the United States.
Some Canadians with criminal records or who have been out of the US for too long may have their residency status revoked.
Also, the US may now ask for your sex assigned at birth for certain documents.
This is especially concerning for LGBTQI+ travelers as some US states have passed laws that could negatively affect them.
Roughly 3,400 Canadians have received these passports between 2019 and 2024.
Canada updated its travel advisory for the United States.
Permanent residents could face loss of US residency.
Canadians may be subject to increased scrutiny, including visa reviews.
LGBTQI+ travelers are specifically warned of new US policies.
US federal forms may now request sex assigned at birth.
- Who
- Canadian citizens traveling to or residing in the US
- What
- Canada issued updated travel advisory
- Where
- United States
- When
- Recent; Updated in the last week
- Why
- Due to stricter enforcement of immigration policies and state laws
LGBTQI+ Community Concerns
Government's Perspective
Gender Identity Recognition
LGBTQI+ Community Concerns
Requiring trans or non-binary travelers to disclose their sex assigned at birth can cause serious emotional harm.
Government's Perspective
Global Affairs Canada has added a dedicated section warning LGBTQI+ travelers of evolving US federal policies that could negatively impact their travel experience and rights.
Key facts
- Advisory Source
- Global Affairs Canada
- Affected Travelers
- Canadian permanent residents in the US; LGBTQI+ travelers
- Issue
- Potential loss of US residency, increased scrutiny
- Specific Concerns
- Drug convictions, extended absences
- Passport Rules
- Gender neutral markers no longer accepted
Timeline
US restricted sports visas for transgender women.
This followed concerns about safety and fairness in sports.
In response, some Americans sought asylum abroad.
Canada updated its travel warning about the US.
The warning cites potential residency issues for transgender people.
Quotes
Global Affairs Canada
The Canadian government body providing travel advice
“Since June 9, 2025, the US proclamation ‘Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats’ is in effect. It may impact your ability to obtain a visa if your country of citizenship is designated in the proclamation”
firstpost.com
“Sex assigned at birth may now be requested by federal forms and processes including: visa applications, NEXUS applications, passenger manifests, passport applications, Social Security Applications”
firstpost.com
