Canadian 180 days exceptions

[Veronik 19]

Yeah, this was the first time that either one of us have been in this situation, and so we didn't even think about it, and when he said he was going home he said that because its where we had a life together. We both feel like if he didn't say that, he would have been allowed in. But thems the breaks!

Is it best if he just hangs out in Canada for at least four months before even thinking about coming back over?

Well, like Flames said, it's entirely up to the officer. I don't think that in this situation it's the time that matters but more the ties to Canada. He could be trying in 6 months again and bring nothing with him and they could deny him.

I spent 180 days in the US and then was gone for more than 6 months. When I flew for a visit, the officer was skeptical and wanted to see our visa documents, wanted to see my return tickets, asked me all kinds of questions about how we met and stuff like that. I had with me: a letter from my employer saying when I was expected back to work, last 4 pay stubs, credit card bills, loan payment agreement, our visa documents (what we had so far) and my return ticket. I didn't have a cell-phone and I lived with my parents, so I didn't have these types of ties.

Anyways, it all boils down to the officer and what kind of day he/she's having and how many and how strong his ties are to Canada.

Good luck!

[charlie baltimore 0]

He's living with his uncle and working for him as well, so yeah, we are worried about that. But thank you so much for that advice, and sharing your experience. I am planning on visiting him a bunch, but never knew that it was this difficult for him to visit the US.

[Veronik 19]

He's living with his uncle and working for him as well, so yeah, we are worried about that. But thank you so much for that advice, and sharing your experience. I am planning on visiting him a bunch, but never knew that it was this difficult for him to visit the US.

Well, it really isn't when you think about it. It's just a matter of staying calm, having enough documents to prove you'll be back ( and more importantly the mood the officer is in, hahaha). Also, think "intention without reservations", basically think it will be ok and it will be ok.

What about his uncle writing a letter? You could also have your boyfriend photocopy his uncle's bio info page on his passport to show the officer that it's a real person and what not...

Are you guys thinking about going through a visa of some sort?