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Green Card Holder Stranded in Canada Awaits Hearing After U.S. Denies Reentry

New Hampshire’s congressional offices are exploring ways to assist Chris Landry after CBP barred him from returning over decades-old misdemeanor convictions.

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A U.S. Border Patrol agent questions a driver at a highway checkpoint on August 1, 2018 in West Enfield, Maine. The checkpoint took place approximately 80 miles from the US/Canada border.
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Overview

  • Chris Landry remains in New Brunswick awaiting an immigration judge hearing to contest U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s reentry denial.
  • His five American-citizen children have traveled back to New Hampshire without him, resulting in an unexpected family separation.
  • Senator Maggie Hassan and Representatives Maggie Goodlander and Chris Pappas have opened constituent inquiries and are exploring interventions.
  • On July 8, CBP publicly reiterated that green cards are privileges subject to revocation for past criminal convictions under new enforcement guidance.
  • The case highlights how decades-old misdemeanors can trigger tighter screenings and uncertainty for longtime lawful permanent residents