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Help me understand the facts as a US citizen visiting Canada. "6 months" -- this what most of us understand at face value for how long we're allowed to stay. But at the technical level, how long is a US citizen allowed to visit Canada in a calendar year? - CIC Help Center: How long can I stay...

I'm a US citizen visiting Canada for 6 months and am looking to extend my visit to stay with my significant other for another 6 months. During this time of extension, if it is granted, am I allowed to leave the country and return on my extension? Or once I leave, am I no longer covered by the...

Thanks! I figured it was to the discretion of the application reviewer. I just wanted to verify there's no "blanket rule" that says it must be a family member, common-law partner, etc..

No -- I am a male and she is female. We have been together for a year or so now. I am staying with her for 6 months and looking to extend my stay for another 6 months. The documents on the extension form seem to require that she is a family member in order to be granted an extended stay. I...

No pregnancy.. But we would have some financial ties together in helping with rent, etc..

I have a question regarding the application extend a visit in Canada. I should also mention I am visiting from the US, so I do not have a visitors visa, just a 6 month window. I am visiting my partner (not married, and not yet qualified to be a common-law as we haven't been living continuously...

I have a question regarding the application to extend one's stay. I do not have a visitors visa as I am a US citizen. I am visiting my partner (not married, and not yet qualified to be a common-law as we haven't been living continuously for 12 months yet). In order to be eligible, do we have to...

I have a question regarding the application to extend one's stay. I am visiting my partner (not married, and not yet qualified to be a common-law as we haven't been living continuously for 12 months yet). In order to be eligible, do we have to be in a common-law relationship? Everything I'm...

Great idea! I will definitely pursue this option!

Thanks Chala, great input! At the border they ask how long I plan to stay in Canada. I'm obviously planning on staying 6 months, but I may have trouble convincing them I still have ties to the US and plan to return.. Is there any risk in telling them I am only planning on staying 2 months? This...

So I'm in a bit of a tricky situation when it comes to providing proof that I have ties to the US that will bring me back after my allowed 6 months and not stay in Canada illegally. - I am a software engineer who works remotely, so I do not have a physical location I have to report to - My...

Thanks Chala, As an American, I do not have a visitors visa when I travel to Canada. Can I still request an extension for my stay? What should my reasoning be for requesting more time? Do I want to mention that I am looking to fulfill the 12 month obligation or is it satisfying enough to say...

Hi there, I'm in the early stages of researching a plan to live with my partner. I live in the US, and she lives in Canada. We have been together for about a year by spending typically 1 month together and 1 month away. As a US citizen, I am only allowed 6 months in Canada. The Common Law...