New rule for Canadian travelers goes into effect April 11 [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Starting Friday, Canadians who are at least 14 years old, cross the border by land or car and are staying in the U.S. for 30 days or more must register with the United States Immigration and Citizenship Services.

“I don’t think it’s terribly burdensome. I tried it myself. It’s free,” said Rosanna Berardi, Berardi Immigration Law managing partner.

The attorney said the rules are retroactive but registering and filling out the form only takes about 10 minutes. Canadians must then carry proof of registration.

“If you look online, there’s an estimated up to a million snowbirds in the United States each year. Many people own property,” Berardi said. “They go to the same place every year. So this is a new requirement but overall, pretty easy to comply with.” 

However, a group of Democratic members of Congress from states that rely on Canadian travel and tourism are …