Hfx_Cdn
Well-known member
It seems that in order to pay for all the enhanced patrols between the US/Mexico border the US Government will implement a fee for Canadians who cross the US/Canada border. It will only have a minor effect on RV snowbirds, but be a real problem for border towns who count on Canadians to buy their products. Here is the article: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/348502
The second is a News alert from the Canadian Snowbird Association about a Bill that hit the US Senate. The good news is that they are proposing to allow Retirees an automatic 2 month extension to the Tourist Visa, under certain conditions. While it is only at the start of the bureaucratic process, it is a move in the right direction. However, RVrs should note from the attached article that RVrs might not meet those conditions, as it says you will need to show Real Estate ownership, or proof of rental for the stay. I have in the past run into problems at the border when I couldn't show reservations for the term of our stay, so this isn't new. Here is a link to that news alert: http://www.snowbirds.org/canadian-retiree-visa-update
Ed
The second is a News alert from the Canadian Snowbird Association about a Bill that hit the US Senate. The good news is that they are proposing to allow Retirees an automatic 2 month extension to the Tourist Visa, under certain conditions. While it is only at the start of the bureaucratic process, it is a move in the right direction. However, RVrs should note from the attached article that RVrs might not meet those conditions, as it says you will need to show Real Estate ownership, or proof of rental for the stay. I have in the past run into problems at the border when I couldn't show reservations for the term of our stay, so this isn't new. Here is a link to that news alert: http://www.snowbirds.org/canadian-retiree-visa-update
Ed