Canadian man says he was denied entry, forced to submit DNA sample at U.S. border
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A Canadian man’s DNA is in the hands of the U.S. government after being denied entry at the Canada-U.S. border.
  • ArmchairAce1944@lemmy.ca
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    23 days ago

    THIS! This is why I am not going to the US.

    They already have my fingerprints (as does the RCMP) when I entered the US prior to becoming a Canadian citizen. After becoming one the process was so streamlined and quick it was a non issue.

    But I will not subject myself to this kind of indignity.

    If you are wondering why the RCMP has my fingerprints, it is because part of the process of obtaining a permanent residency you need to submit your fingerprints. All immigrants going through that process have to.

    No DNA or facial information is required, at least not when I did it.