New Rules on Cancellation of Temporary Resident Documents: Strengthening Border Security or Overreaching?
Heron Law Firm
February 28, 2025
The updated regulations provide immigration and border services officers with explicit authority to cancel temporary resident documents on a case-by-case basis, including electronic travel authorizations (“eTAs”), temporary resident visas (“TRVs”), work permits, and study permits. While the government presents these revisions as essential for maintaining border security, there are concerns that they could be excessive, raising issues related to fairness, transparency, and the potential for misuse.
