The U.S. government has reached agreements with both Canada and Mexico to limit all non-essential travel across borders to limit the further spread of coronavirus.
The Department of Homeland Security is a crucial part of this North American approach to stop the spread of the virus, as will the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). For example, CBP will no longer detain illegal immigrants in U.S. holding facilities and will immediately return these aliens to the country they entered from – Canada or Mexico. Where such a return is not possible, CBP will return them to their country of origin. On June 16, these measures were extended until July 21.
The U.S., Mexican, and Canadian governments are taking necessary action to fight against this pandemic together.
On the northern border, the United States and Canada are temporarily restricting all non-essential travel across its borders. Non-essential travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational. Supply chains, including trucking, will not be impacted by these restrictions.
On the southern border, essential travel continues unimpeded during this time. However, all non-essential travel across borders is temporarily suspended. Additionally, all three nations are encouraging people to exercise caution by avoiding unnecessary contact with others.