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    Demystify US visitor length

    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...
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    Extending a visa, exiting the country, and returning

    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...
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    Extending my visit from the US past 6 months without a family member

    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...
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    Extending visit longer than 6 months without family member

    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...
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    Extending visit longer than 6 months without family member

    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...
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    Preparing for a 6 month stay in Canada.. What to say at the border?

    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...
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    How to obtain Common-Law when only allowed 6 months?

    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...