Six month limit for northerners?
Me and DW were having a conversation the other day about a siz month time limit for Canadians spending time in US. She thinks that Canadians can only spend a max of six months south of the border, the...
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DHDW & Netjam are most accurate here, but of course one should check with the governing resources on anything so important. If you spend more than 120 days per year averaged over a 3 year period in the USA I believe that is the correct timeframes, you should complete a "closer connection" form, and when crossing the border have this to hand as well as proof of "closer ties" to Canada ie; deeds of property, drivers licenses, utility bills, bank statements etc. Generally to prove to the admitting officer you can support yourself whilst in the USA for almost 6 months = not illegally working; that you have a reason to return to Canada.
Each province also has different rules on amount of time one needs to be in province to retain health care privileges. There are exceptions to this upon application for once or twice in a lifetime exceptions. We are unclear if there no paper trail (ie; Cash not credit cards used) how they can prove length of time in the actual province of residence, but we are aware that information is now readily being exchanged between the USA and Canada on entries/exit dates etc. We are also aware of others in the past having overstayed their welcome and being banned from entering the USA for up to 10+ years after the fact. Just as we met Irish folks for 9+ years illegally living and working in Santa Monica, until they finally got green cards under some kind of lottery system. Amazes us how their children were schooled etc. Guess there's a way around everything if you know the "underground" systems.
Bottom line is BIG BROTHER is watching you, so best to know the rules from officialdom and adhere to them. If more time required or otherwise apply for the relevant visa/permits.
Each province also has different rules on amount of time one needs to be in province to retain health care privileges. There are exceptions to this upon application for once or twice in a lifetime exceptions. We are unclear if there no paper trail (ie; Cash not credit cards used) how they can prove length of time in the actual province of residence, but we are aware that information is now readily being exchanged between the USA and Canada on entries/exit dates etc. We are also aware of others in the past having overstayed their welcome and being banned from entering the USA for up to 10+ years after the fact. Just as we met Irish folks for 9+ years illegally living and working in Santa Monica, until they finally got green cards under some kind of lottery system. Amazes us how their children were schooled etc. Guess there's a way around everything if you know the "underground" systems.
Bottom line is BIG BROTHER is watching you, so best to know the rules from officialdom and adhere to them. If more time required or otherwise apply for the relevant visa/permits.
