Immigration Officers have been asking for a letter of travel authorization from the child's father - especially if the child doesn't have the mother's last name. Now, this is standard procedure at the International Airport. But those who pass casually through the northern border aren't ready for all that - and it's been causing major headaches - especially for those separated from the child's father, or who do not have a good relationship with him. In circumstances like that, getting a letter of authorization can be time consuming and complex - especially when you're at the border trying to get across.

That's why today the Director of Immigration Diana Locke told us that she has advised the Post commander to relax that requirement until the Department advertises it and creates public awareness.