Roxham Road: important UPDATE
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Read this page! Before you travel
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Roxham Road is closed and the police installation has been demolished (see photo below). Canada NO LONGER allows people entering at Roxham Road or anywhere along the border to seek asylum in Canada, UNLESS:
1. You qualify for an exception to the Safe Third Country Agreement and can prove it. Go to this this page to find out if you qualify for an exception. Read all the information carefully. OR
2. You cross the border irregularly, and remain undetected for 14 days . You will be able to make a refugee claim (unless you are not eligible for reasons such as serious criminality etc. ). You will NOT be assessed under the rules of the STCA.
After the 14 day period you should present yourself to Canadian authorities with the help of a lawyer. See sources of help on this page. Be very aware of the dangers of crossing irregularly into Canada during the cold months (autumn, winter and spring) and of paying a trafficker to take you across the border.
1. You qualify for an exception to the Safe Third Country Agreement and can prove it. Go to this this page to find out if you qualify for an exception. Read all the information carefully. OR
2. You cross the border irregularly, and remain undetected for 14 days . You will be able to make a refugee claim (unless you are not eligible for reasons such as serious criminality etc. ). You will NOT be assessed under the rules of the STCA.
After the 14 day period you should present yourself to Canadian authorities with the help of a lawyer. See sources of help on this page. Be very aware of the dangers of crossing irregularly into Canada during the cold months (autumn, winter and spring) and of paying a trafficker to take you across the border.
HELP IN THE USA (in New York State)
Free legal advice: NYS Office of New Americans Immigration Hotline: 1-800-566-7636 (many languages)
Free legal advice: NYS Office of New Americans Immigration Hotline: 1-800-566-7636 (many languages)