I'm in the process of applying for my study permit! I will be attending school in the Niagara region, so I will be relatively close to the Buffalo border. My home in Pennsylvania is an 8 hour drive, so I'd like to be able to see my family once in a while. Have any americans with a study permit crossed back in to the states during the duration of their issued student visa? Will it be a problem? I'd just like to be able to visit my parents for a couple of days here and there.