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Mark.b2

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4. I go up there 2-4 times a year for work...

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Original post)

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 08:18 PM

Apr 2

When clearing customs at the airport, they usually ask the purpose of my visit and when I’m leaving. Often, they’ll want to know who I’m meeting with.

If you tell them you will be stying for more than a few days, I’m guessing they’ll probe more.

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So how hard would it actually be to go to Canada, [View all] PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2 OP

You will need a visa. I don't know what Canada does to illegal alien Americans. Irish_Dem Apr 2 #1

Probably not too hard, as long as you didn't need a job or any government services. Ocelot II Apr 2 #2

Right now, you can go for 180 days tinrobot Apr 2 #3

I believe it is 180 days per year... Chemical Bill Apr 2 #7

I go up there 2-4 times a year for work... Mark.b2 Apr 2 #4

Thanks to all of you for your posts. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2 #5

We were all healthy, until one day we weren't. marybourg Apr 2 #6

I know you're right. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2 #8

Including dying young. marybourg Apr 2 #11

"I currently live in senior living, and I'm shocked, really shocked at how many people here need walkers." WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2 #9

The shock for me is that many people, apparently most people, PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2 #10

. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2 #12

Obese people die early. This is well known established scientific fact. I'm surprised you don't know this. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2 #15

Oh, dear. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2 #17

Consider Canada; doing interesting astronomy in British Columbia province, Nova Scotia, and Chile the country. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2 #14

My Wonderful Son The Astronomer PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2 #18

I'm thrilled to hear that! I should add U of Toronto to that list. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2 #19

Thank you. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2 #22

I've had patients tell me they don't get immunized against the flu Aristus Apr 2 #16

Unless you get into an immigration program you can't get free health care. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2 #13

I sort of know that. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2 #20

Canadians know & like Americans. Even Cdn government knows to distinguish btwn Americans & their goobermint. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2 #21