> Canadians can stay up to 180 days as a visitor without a visa or any
> control document (such as an I-94). The officer could issue an I-94
> to a Canadian to visit for less time, but that is rare. Canaians can
> own vacation properties.
>
> The officer at the border may ask to see evidence that you are
> maintaining a permanent home in Canada that you don't plan to abandon.
> They'll also want evidence that you have the means to stay six months
> without working in the US.
>
> For example, if you're a 58yr old retired business owner with a nice
> house in Canada, who has $1 million in the bank you could easily
> convince the officer. On the other hand, if you are 26, work at a Tim
> Hortons as a cashier, and sleep on your brother's couch, you may have
> a big problem.
>
> Remember that the burden of proof is on you and be prepared to meet
> that burden. It's not uncommon for older Canadians with money to
> winter in the US.
Or retired Canadians on fixed incomes who own modest mortgage paid up
homes and save up over the year to afford the rent on a trailer in the
winter sun of Florida.
My in-laws are snowbirds who go to Florida every November and return to
Canada on April 1. They do it by making crafts and selling them for the
money to paid the rent on the trailer.
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I'm not an attorney. This disclaimer is valid in NYS!
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