Posted date : Nov 4, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, In your always informative Editor’s notes in the Summer 2013 issue, you mentioned that snowbird visitors are not allowed to work in the U.S. Is this different than for any other Canadian? For example, what about Canadians who give the occasional speech or lead a workshop at a conference in the U.S., […]
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Posted date : Dec 13, 2019
I would like to spend five months in a rural cabin in North Carolina for the purpose of writing a book − is this considered working?
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Posted date : May 13, 2019
I know Canadians can’t work in the U.S. without a “green card,” but the definition of work has changed a lot lately. What about Canadians who “telecommute”? I work in software. This winter, I’ll be in Florida with my laptop and I’ll be earning a living while I’m there. So I’m working. I’m in the […]
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Posted date : Nov 4, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, My question is about defining working in the U.S. I could ask at the border, but I’m afraid that asking will bring attention to my situation with potential negative fallout. I am a contractor for a Canadian education company providing services to Canadian businesses only. Within this role, I provide course facilitation […]
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Posted date : Sep 16, 2021
For the six winter months that I’m in the U.S., am I legally allowed to still be dealing with my clients back in Canada? A.k.a. − working. I am self-employed….
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Posted date : May 12, 2021
It was reported over a month ago that CSA is working on having the U.S. allow those of us who own or rent a home in the U.S. to enter as “essential travellers” via land border crossing…
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Posted date : Sep 21, 2020
As a snowbird living in a seasonal home in Canada, I am concerned about reaching my Florida home for the winter if land borders are closed.
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Posted date : Aug 9, 2019
Hi, do I need a Working Visa to work as a campground host in a U.S. State Park?
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Posted date : Nov 6, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, I just read a blog that indicated that CSA says that we can stay for 183 days + 30 days if we own property and are over 55. Is this correct? Terry Olson Kamloops, BC Response: Ed.: This is very wrong! There is a lot of misinformation in the blogosphere. You are […]
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Posted date : Nov 4, 2017
From time to time, I see articles in Bird Talk regarding questions on telephone services between Canada & U.S. Prior to departing Canada in 2016, I signed up with a company called Comwave which was advertising a six-month promotional deal for unlimited Canada & U.S. long distance for $19.95 per month. Sounded like a no-brainer, […]
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