How long can a U.s. Citizen stay in the U.s.? I thought it was 6 months, I don't have a visa but I came here and I'm here.
So am I allowed to stay here 6 months? Does the 6 months start from the day you got here?
Also once the 6 months are over how long until I can come back? Do you know of any sites that show the real answer, I want to know the true answer because I want to be able to come back in the least amount of time. Could I fly to the U.s. then Fly back th next day?
2006-12-20 21:35:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
A US citizen can stay in Canada 180 days out of a year (365/6 days). Same vice versa. That means, if you stay in Canada for six months (i.e. 180 days officially), then you will have to stay OUT of Canada for 185 days before returning.
The exceptions, of course, are if you have a Visa. I recommend applying for a Visa. And yes, they DO keep track of the time you spend in the country ... you might get by for awhile ... but it will catch up with you and cause more problems in the long run.
Do contact local immigration office for exact details, and to apply for legal status.
2006-12-21 19:31:13 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Six months is the max that a U.S citizen can stay in Canada, and the same goes for a Canadian citizen in the U.S., and yes it starts the day you got here.
It might be a good idea to ask these quetions at an embassy or border crossing before coming or going. I'm not sure what the requirement is on visitation, but I think you have to return home for at least a month, and it also depends what you are here for. Look into the Green Card option if you are working here. There are definitely legal requirements for visiting either country.
And take note that somewhere down the road both countries are going to need a passport for crossing the border. it was announced here the other day, although I didn't catch all of it.
2006-12-21 05:57:19 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you have stated, you need "real" information as this subject is too important to rely on advice/rumors from people. Therefore contact the US Consulate or Embassy in Canada. You will easily be able to find their contact information online (just google it).
And the latest on the passport issue is that it's going to be post-phoned, and most likely completely rewritten since the democrats took power and neither them, the border states or Canada are happy about requiring passports
2006-12-21 05:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by everyidistaken12 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the most important factors in preserving permanent residence is to continue filing tax returns in the US. Because of international tax laws, there will often be no tax owed to the US government, but failure to file a return is almost always considered a sign that LPR status has been abandoned. The LPR should also maintain a bank account and credit cards in the US. These accounts should be as active as possible. For example, if the LPR is employed abroad, the salary should be deposited in the US account. The LPR should also continue to renew their US driver’s license. If possible the LPR should purchase property in the US.
2006-12-21 05:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by bon b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
stay for 6 moths then leave the country for a day and come back.
This ain't no rumor border patrol told me this face to face.
cic.gc.ca is the web site
2006-12-21 09:53:50 · answer #5 · answered by nbr660 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nbr660 is correct.
2006-12-21 15:36:13 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋