US Implements Faster Asylum Processing at Canadian Border

New policy changes aim to address rising illegal crossings with streamlined procedures and reduced legal consultation times.

Migrants must now present documents and evidence during initial screenings without delays.
Legal consultation time before asylum interviews is reduced to a minimum of four hours.
Changes align with similar measures at the US-Mexico border to limit asylum claims.
The Safe Third Country Agreement mandates asylum seekers to apply in the first safe country they enter.
Border Patrol encounters at the US-Canada border have significantly increased in recent years.