Guidelines

What happens if a Canadian stay in the US longer than 6 months?

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 a Canadian stay in the US in a calendar year?

According to the U.S. Immigration Act, followed by the USCIS, a Canadian resident who is not a U.S. citizen, nor a green card holder, can stay in the U.S. for no more than 180 days a year. The important thing to note here is that the year doesn’t mean a calendar year, but a rolling 365 day period.

Can I live in America for 6 months?

The only way to stay in the US for more than 90 days is to obtain a B1/B2 visa, which will allow you to stay up to 6 months. However in general the US is relatively strict regarding granting B1/B2 visas to people who are otherwise eligible to use the Visa Waiver Program (which allows for stays up to 90 days).

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Can I move to Canada but continue to work in the US?

You can live in Canada and work in the United States, as long as you have the appropriate work authorized status – and if you are in the U.S. now, you are lawfully in the U.S.

Can a Canadian buy a house in USA?

Yes. Canadians can own real property in the USA. In fact, anyone may own property in the United States, regardless of their citizenship. It is important to note that if you buy property in the U.S., you still must abide by laws about the length of your stay in America.

Can you live in the U.S. without being a citizen?

Lawful Permanent Residents Non-U.S. citizens can permanently live and work in the U.S. by applying to be a lawful permanent resident and obtaining a Green Card.

Can I live in both Canada and USA?

Under the right circumstances, person is allowed to become a citizen of both Canada and the United States, simultaneously. Many people enjoy the benefits of dual citizenship, allowing them to to travel back and forth freely, vote, and otherwise take advantage of the rights of citizens in both countries.