Canadians on B2

[Giulianeo 0]

Hello,

Can a Canadian get another 6 months in their B2 if they return for Canada for a couple of weeks and return to the states?

Thank you,

[canadian_wife 1,829]

In theory, yes

What ties do you have to Canada in case you are asked?

Also, keep in mind that too much time in the US can make you a resident for tax purposes and disqualify you for your provincial health care due to uncontinuous residence in the province. With already 6 months in the U.S. I am sure you are close to this threshold.

Good luck

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Does the Canadian have an actual B2 visa, or are they travelling without a visa on the Canadian travel priviledge?

[Giulianeo 0]

Hello guys,

thanks for the replies, the Canadian is my girlfriend she currently holds a B2 visa granted till November 24th, with entry in May.

I just want to be informed in case she returns to Canada there wouldn't be any issues for her to come back.

[canadian_wife 1,829]

Is she Canadian? Why does she have a B2 visa?

Good luck

[Giulianeo 0]

Is she Canadian? Why does she have a B2 visa?

Good luck

Yes, she is Canadian she has the B2 visa in order to come visit me.

[canadian_wife 1,829]

Why does she need a visa to visit you?

[Giulianeo 0]

Why does she need a visa to visit you?

Well how else would she enter the states for prolonged periods without a Visa?

[canadian_wife 1,829]

Canadians do not need a visa to travel to the US for up to 180 days, if she has one it is uncommon.

Edited June 19, 2016 by canadian_wife

[Mollie09 1,543]

Canadians are granted 6-months on entry, what I think OP is saying is that she was given the B2 equivalent which Canadians get. Doesn't mean she applied and was granted an actual B2.

OP, it could theoretically happen, but it's not likely because then it looks like living in the US without going through immigration. Is she working? How is she supporting herself?

[Giulianeo 0]

Canadians do not need a visa to travel to the US for up to 180 days, if she has one it is uncommon.

Hey thanks for the reply, I had no clue that was the case, seems strange why they gave her a B2 visa, she was detained at the border because she didn't have her return ticket printed out, they probably suspected her of coming to work since she had been traveling previously for shorter amounts of time.

In any case, once her 6 months are up she could come back into the states after she returns to Canada correct?

[Mollie09 1,543]

Also, I guess you never did get that employee visa for your girlfriend then...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/594145-work-permit-for-canadian/#entry8118280

[Giulianeo 0]

Canadians are granted 6-months on entry, what I think OP is saying is that she was given the B2 equivalent which Canadians get. Doesn't mean she applied and was granted an actual B2.

OP, it could theoretically happen, but it's not likely because then it looks like living in the US without going through immigration. Is she working? How is she supporting herself?

Hey thanks for the reply,

She has her savings and I'm supporting her.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Okay so she doesn't really have a visa. She never went to the embassy and applied for one and paid money, right? She got stamped at the border. And they did this because they suspect her.

[templeton 120]

In theory, yes

I usually I agree with your advise, but can you clarify? I would say the answer is no. If as you say were true, and people could reset the clock with a quick trip back to Canada, that would basically give Canadians the potential ability to live in the US nearly full time as visitor (which I sort of get the idea the OP wants to have happen). If that were true, I imagine a lot more would be doing it.

Unless something has changed, the US generally allows Canadians 182 days per calendar year. So they're certainly not going to allow her to visit again just by dipping her toe in back in Canada for a couple of weeks. Granted, I'm assuming the first visit was the full (or close to) six months. I also concede in the end, that's going to be up to CBP one way or another, but it really seems like a stretch.

The rest of what you said is spot-on though, there are serious implications (on both sides of the border) to be mindful of when one stays in the US for a significant amount of time and out of Canada.