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Posted date : Sep 10, 2026.

We drive from Sydney Cape Breton to Florida every year. But we are thinking of flying down instead. Can you walk us through the requirements for a Canadian buying a car in Florida? Also, might it be more economically feasible to do a long-term, six-month, low-mileage car rental? Robert Baillie Sydney, NS     Ed.: […]

Posted date : Sep 10, 2026.

We go to the U.S. for 5.5 months. Our I-94 expired in May. Are we going to be required to go through the whole renewal process again, including a border interview?

Posted date : Sep 10, 2026.

We drove to the U.S. border in late October, where we were asked the usual questions ‒ where you are going, for how long, for what purpose. We, of course, answered honestly. We filled out the G-325R once we got to Phoenix and we received a certificate. We flew home for Christmas and flew back […]

Posted date : Jul 20, 2026.

In order to complete the Form 8840 prior to June 15, we will be using our current passport that expires well after June 15; we were hoping to have a new passport issued in October.

Posted date : Jul 20, 2026.

Governor Ron Desantis has long been talking of dropping property taxes for Florida residents. This appears to be gaining momentum as he nears the end of his term.

Posted date : Jul 20, 2026.

If I go to Florida in the fall for six weeks and return home for Christmas and then return to Florida in January for four months, is it necessary for me to stay in Canada for a specific number of days before returning to Florida?

Posted date : May 30, 2026.

We filled out Form G-325R in April 2025 while we were in Florida because we didn’t have an I-94 at the time. Does Form G-325R need to be updated for each stay?

Posted date : May 30, 2026.

Should we still submit an 8840 form for someone who passed away during that year?

Posted date : May 30, 2026.

I know all about the 8840 form and complete it every year, counting all of the days we have been in the U.S. However, I am second-guessing myself regarding when we can return to the U.S. in the fall.

Posted date : May 30, 2026.

We purchased a 2011 Honda CRV in AZ in 2013. We have our AZ home up for sale. We have collected a number of treasures over the years.