What to do if you're stopped at the U.S. border
Some Canadians travelling to the United States are nervous about crossing the border amid stories of people having difficulties or even being detained. Immigration lawyer Ravi Jain has some advice for travellers at the U.S. border, whether driving or at the airport. He spoke to the CBC's Tom Murphy.
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