Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) and US Customs and Broker Protection (CBP) have implemented many new rules that have affected Canadians who wish to live the cross-border lifestyle.
In general, Canadian citizens do not require a visa to enter the United States directly from Canada for the purposes of visiting or studying.
U.S and Canada have a special relationship to allow each other’s citizens to enter the other’s country easily without any formal paperwork.
An applicant is always responsible to prove that he or she is not an intended immigrant to U.S
If a person entering the U.S is spending more time in the U.S than in Canada, it is up to the traveler to prove to the officer that he is not intending to be an immigrant of the U.S
A person can demonstrate this by showing that he has significant ties to his home country like a house and proof of employment.
In general do not spend more than 6 months in the U.S
Subscribe to NEXUS, Global Entry, TSA Pre or similar trusted traveler programs.
Follow rule with respect to bringing goods across the border.
Follow IRS income tax rules applicable to you.
Always have your traveler kit handy
