I read the article in Issue 133 by your editor, Ross Quigley, with both horror and surprise. Horror about the experience which Ross and his family are going through with the virtually complete loss of their cars and property in Florida….

We live near the U.S. border and usually fly from Buffalo. This means that we cross the land border and were not issued an I-94. Does it make sense to apply online in advance for an I-94, instead of submitting form G-325R?

We just read that the U.S. has started (or reinvigorated) a requirement effective February 25, 2025 for aliens to register if they are currently in the U.S. or intending to enter the U.S. for more than 30 days. They state that an online account should be created so that when the registration form/process is implemented, it will be easier to meet the new/renewed law. What does the CSA know about this?

I have been reading that, as of May 7, all travellers in the U.S. will have to carry something called a REAL ID compliant card. For the benefit of myself and all of your members, can you publish something that explains what this card is and how do we go about obtaining one?

My husband and I are anticipating finally becoming snowbirds this fall. We want to go to Florida, shop around and buy in a 55+ community. I’ve heard that these communities want background checks….

Regardless of your political views, the proposed tariffs on Canadian goods are driving down the Canadian dollar and turning friends and family off, regarding visiting Florida. Many snowbirds are seriously considering other winter locations…

Florida has implemented a tax system which hugely penalizes those members of their communities who are not homesteaders. . Is there a property tax advocacy group in Florida?? Can the CSA put together a group of concerned snowbirds?

We winter every year in California for five months – from Nov 1 to March 31. This coming fall, we plan to spend three weeks in Hawaii prior to leaving for California. When we fly home from Hawaii, we plan to spend two weeks at home before heading to California. My question is, do I have to count the two weeks at home as time spent in the U.S.?

Is there any disaster relief for Canadians who own property and pay taxes in the United States. FEMA is for U.S. citizens only, I believe…

My husband and I recently sold our condo in Florida. We know that we have to file a capital gains return with the IRS in 2025. How do we go about doing this?