maximum stay in the US

[CDAgirlMI 51]

Hi,

I'm just wondering....is there a maximum time that I can visit someone in the States before I must leave?

I'm in Canada right now, and usually stay for 3-8 days at a time.

Thanks!!

[Delicia 1]

Depends on your citizenship. For visa exempt countries, such as Canada, the max is 6 months, but it is dependent upon the CBP if they let you in at all if you are in process for immigration.

[MIguy 0]

According to the US Customs website it is 90 days. Under 90 days you are covered by the Visa Waiver Program, over 90 you must apply for a non immigrant Visa.

http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/busi...ure/vwp/vwp.xml

I have always hear 6 months, but can find no record of it on any .gov website.

[MIguy 0]

Well, now I see that the VWP doesn't apply to Canada... I still don't see anything about 6 months. Can anyone show me where to find documentation on the length of visit?

[DavidsPrincess 1]

Canadian citizens generally are not required to have a visa or a passport and may visit the U.S. for up to 6 months. However, Canadians must be able to prove their identity and citizenship to enter the United States. CBP will accept either a birth certificate, citizenship certificate or passport as proof of citizenship. If the Canadian citizen does not have any of these because they were lost or stolen, we emphasize that the burden of proof is on the traveler to prove that they are Canadian citizens. Copies of correspondence requesting a replacement of documents, etc. might be accepted, but it is up to the CBP officer to determine whether or not such paperwork meets that burden of proof. Canadians coming as a Treaty Trader (and family), Fiances/Fiancees (and their children)and spouses and children of legal permanent residents are required to have a visa to enter the U.S.

Found here.

Edited January 29, 2008 by DavidsPrincess