Well we also found another that goes to Ottawa before going onto Toronto and it offers almost 3 hours so that is even better for us anyway. Should we walk up together or separately? Or do we have no other choice?
Together, I'd say. You do have a choice, however.
Also, what should he mention, that he is going to visit my family?
That is probably the best answer -- just answer the questions truthfully and don't offer any more than an answer to their question.
Last time (the first and only time) that he came to the US, he said he wasn't sent to a separate room at Newark but I do know that he was asked questions and his enzymes were looked at. He brought about 6 bottles of enzymes because he needs about 4-5 to take with every meal. But they just let him go. He did not have a doctors note and wasn't taking any care of his health besides that at the time and didn't have a return ticket. I am assuming this what mainly did it. They didn't stamp or put a restriction on his stay either.
Well, without some other documentation, he would have been admitted as a visitor for a period not exceeding six months. It's strange there was no stamp to denote the date of entry, but *shrug*.
We won't be getting travel insurance as it is only two weeks but would having a printout (in case) of our savings account be useful? I just won't be too happy if they try to give him a hard time. I will tell them, I was the one who immigrated to Canada and that he receives the care he needs for free in Canada, we have no need for him to stay longer or immigrate.
Happy or not, the phrase that rings true is: "the one place you absolutely do not 'complain about the food' is in a border control area."
You can never have too much information *available* but offering it without prompting can prolong your experience.
Just answer their questions completely without offering more information than they're asking for. Ensure you're communicating respect (it doesn't hurt to end each answer with "sir" or "ma'am").
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