BCguy -
I direct these questions to you since you work and live in the area, although anyone with knowledge is more than welcome to reply.
1. Is it permissible/legal to commute on a daily basis to university in CA (I live in Belllingham, WA)? I do not know how long approval process takes for student visa and thought I might me able to simply go to class in CA, while living in US while waiting for approval. I can either drive or take reg. scheduled train service (the AmTrak run from Seattle to Vancouver makes a stop here in Bellingham). With a NEXUS pass, border crossings shouldn't be too troublesome.
2. If I make daily entries into CA but never remain over night (Mon - Fri), do these "daytrips" accumulate until I hit the 6-months limit or does the clock restart anew each time I leave the country.
3. Do transit crossings count towards the 6-month limit? I often visit friends in Pt. Roberts which, as you know, require a 20 - 30 minute drive thru CA to reach. Would I "blow of my alloted days" by travelling to Pt. Roberts?
4. Do you happen to know whether SkyTrain would be a viable travel option for me in such a scenario. How far south does Vancouver-metro area transit system extend?
Thank you for any assisistance!
I direct these questions to you since you work and live in the area, although anyone with knowledge is more than welcome to reply.
1. Is it permissible/legal to commute on a daily basis to university in CA (I live in Belllingham, WA)? I do not know how long approval process takes for student visa and thought I might me able to simply go to class in CA, while living in US while waiting for approval. I can either drive or take reg. scheduled train service (the AmTrak run from Seattle to Vancouver makes a stop here in Bellingham). With a NEXUS pass, border crossings shouldn't be too troublesome.
2. If I make daily entries into CA but never remain over night (Mon - Fri), do these "daytrips" accumulate until I hit the 6-months limit or does the clock restart anew each time I leave the country.
3. Do transit crossings count towards the 6-month limit? I often visit friends in Pt. Roberts which, as you know, require a 20 - 30 minute drive thru CA to reach. Would I "blow of my alloted days" by travelling to Pt. Roberts?
4. Do you happen to know whether SkyTrain would be a viable travel option for me in such a scenario. How far south does Vancouver-metro area transit system extend?
Thank you for any assisistance!