The individuals and their families who may have been impacted, including minors, are identified on the US Suspect list, which is shared with several nations such as Canada, Mexico and others. (as evidenced by travel problems such being continuously selected for "Secondary Security Screening Selection")
The US policy towards Canadian citizens of Iranian descent differs from their treatment of any other Iranian dual nationals. Additionally, Canadian citizens of Iranian descent remain the only nationality globally whom their families, including spouses and even children, are also impacted and considered inadmissible, being treated as potential suspects.
Canada's closest, largest trading partner and the only neighbor is the US, with a significant portion of Canadian businesses having direct or indirect connections with American enterprises. As a consequence, being added to the US Suspect list creates a variety of difficulties. Many of the individuals and their households impacted by this are either presently unemployed or are facing the potential of losing their employment due to the stress of being on the list.
Numerous industrial certificates and authorizations are exchanged or issued by the US. Being placed on the US Suspect list, however, results in the loss of these clearances, preventing those affected from continuing to work in their areas of specialization. This not only causes the waste of valuable expertise but also hinders the ability of these individuals to contribute to Canadian industry and society
The majority of Canadian flights rely on the use of US airspace or emergency landing facilities in US airports. As a result, being on the US Suspect list can cause significant problems during air travel and carries the potential danger of detention if an emergency landing is required in a US airport
Despite the fact that the US implements this policy, Iranian descendent Americans who have completed their mandatory conscription in IRGC are exempt from any related difficulties as a result of their service