As Canadians gear up for the holiday season, many will be taking trips to the United States. Canadian travellers are at the discretion of American border officers, who may ask questions about relationship status, work history and living situation. Article content

It could raise a red flag if a Canadian is going to the U.S. and has an American spouse, immigration lawyer Ksenia Tchern McCallum at Tchern McCallum Immigration Law told National Post over email. That’s because some people may visit and then remain in the U.S. to apply for a visa within the country. Article content

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Amid ongoing tensions between Canada and the U.S. and recent changes to American travel policies , it’s important for Canadians to be informed ahead of reaching border. Trav

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