Thanks for the clarification! Hmm, I guess since the customs area is Canadian territory after all, then a same-sex married couple should still be technically considered married for all intents and purposes at that customs location, although that federal recognition would stop once you fly into U.S. airspace...
Originally Posted by
robsaw
A common misconception. The area is by no means US territory. It is staffed by US officers that have the right to verify your admissibility to the US in accordance with US law. No more, no less. If something criminal comes up in their checks they can't arrest you there but must call in Canadian authorities. However, I have heard that if there is an outstanding US criminal matter they may just let people on the plane to be greeted by US authorities on arrival in US soil (saves the hassle of extradition).