i mean, functionally, yes, it's bonkers. from a legal standpoint, there is a reason for it. canada sets their requirements for lawful entry, and the usa sets theirs. the usa's are more stringent, hence why they require an edl or passport when canada doesn't.
You know, I think the Netflix Carmen would have been better if they had done good flashbacks. Carmen was a teen right? Why not do flashbacks of when Carmen and Chase were partners and working together? Or when Chase was chasing Carmen? Or more about when Carmen quit?