“border crosser”

This page presents an official legal definition of “border crosser” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

An alien resident of the United States reentering the country after an absence of less than 6 months in Canada or Mexico; or

A nonresident alien entering the United States across the Canadian border for stays of no more than 6 months or across the Mexican border for stays of no more than 72 hours.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)