Hi
I have US green card. I go to college in the US. My girlfriend is in Canada. I am planning to take 1 yr online courses next year, so I can live with her. So I will be in Canada from mid May 2011 to mid May 2012. I can come back to US at any point in that time. However, only for a short period. Will I have any trouble returning to the US? And I am driving to Canada and back.

Thank you

I don't see a problem of you living in Canada for that time, your US green card means nothing at our border, but make sure you have a valid US passport to go back and forth.

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I do not have a US passport, only US Green card and my country's passport

I do not have a US passport, only US Green card and my country's passport

You didn't say you were from another country, other then the US. I was going to ask why you had a US green card (which gives you working privileges in the US if you are from another country).

Unless you give us all information you won't get a proper answer. So... you have a valid passport to cross the Canadian border. They will still ask you what the purpose of your visit is.

I can't tell you what will happen at the Canadian border. You will have to take your chances same as anyone else.

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What should I state for my reason to stay more than 6 months if I apply the re-entry permit?

I would just tell them the truth, that you are a student, visiting Canada to study and visit your g/f. What country are you from ?

I am from China

I can only suggest, marccc (and you will probably have no problem at all) just have your paperwork in order, tell them why you are going into Canada. You are an international student, marccc so don't anticipate any problems.

Good luck and enjoy your Canadian stay.

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