Canadian citizen staying in the US
I have recently learned from a family friend that if a Canadian citizen is here for 6 months on visa-free terms, after the 6 months are up, they can go back to Canada and stay for one day, then come back to the US for 6 months.
I already knew about staying visa free for 6 months, but I'm not convinced about the 1-day in home country to reset the 6 months. Does anyone know where I can get more information on the matter to verify that?
edit: That I am a US Citizen, but my girlfriend lives in Canada.
Best Answer
There is no rule on how long they have to be back in Canada before they can go back to the US on a visit. So, they can go back for 1 day and then try to go back to the US. On the other hand, there is no guarantee that they will be admitted for 6 months the second time, or that they will be admitted at all. Admission of foreigners is at the discretion of the immigration officer, and for B2 visitors, how long to admit them is also at the discretion of the officer.
So, yes, it is possible that they go back for one day and are admitted for 6 months again. But it is also possible that the officer decides that they've been in the US too often and only admits them for 3 months, or 1 month, or 1 week, or even denies them entry altogether.
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How long a Canadian citizen can stay in US?
Canadians can usually stay in the United States for a maximum of six months (about 182 days), during a 12-month period. The allowed time spent in the USA can occur during one trip or it could be the sum of several trips.Can I live in USA if I have Canadian citizenship?
The green card allows a Canadian to live, work and reside full-time in the United States. Canadians are eligible for green cards through one of the four methods: Marriage Green Card for Canadians.What happens if a Canadian stay in the US longer than 6 months?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has guidelines in place that Canadians must comply with. If you do stay for an extended period, you may have to file tax forms to the IRS, beyond six months. You can determine your liability to taxation through the substantial presence test.How long can Canadians stay in US in 2022?
How long can Canadians stay in the U.S.? Usually a maximum of 182 days, or about six months during a 12-month period. Those days can be amassed during one trip or they could be the sum of several trips. People from countries other than Canada are allowed to stay a maximum of 90 days.How Long Can a Canadian Stay in the US?
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