How long can I stay in Canada if I fly in from the US?

How Long Can A US Permanent Resident stay in Canada before Having to Come back?

  • My mom is Canadian and has her US Permanent Resident card. I am moving to Canada (I'm US Citizen) and she wants to know how long she can come to Canada before coming back to the ...show more

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    The real scoop is one year or she needs a re-entry permit. If she starts spending more time in Canada than in the U.S. on a regular basis, establishes a home, takes a job in Canada, she endangers her permanent resident status.

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The real scoop is that you can stay up to 180 days in any calendar year. No one will know if she crossses the border back and forth? What do you think the border guards are doing? They scan your passport every time you come into the country so yes, they certainly will know. If you are REALLY concerned about this, contact US immigration and verify how long your mom can stay out of the country without jeopardizing her status.

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