Legal Disclaimer
This site provides general legal information. This information can help you understand the law and processes that apply at the border, your rights and responsibilities and when and where you can get help.
This website does not provide legal advice about your specific situation. This information does not tell you what will happen to you at the border or what decision you should make.
The law that applies to people arriving at the Canada-United States border is complex and every person’s individual situation is different. We encourage you to get legal advice. Learn about the legal services that our clinic provides to see if we can help you.
The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) does not apply to U.S. citizens. This means that a U.S. citizen can make a refugee claim at the Canadian border.
However, making a refugee claim can have serious immigration and legal consequences. We strongly recommend that you learn about the refugee process and consider all your immigration options.
Our clinic does not provide legal services to U.S. citizens. We recommend watching the Considering Canada webinar to learn more about your options.
