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    Feb 3, 2009, 08:07 AM
    Obtaining US Citizenship
    I live in Canada and I like to visit Maine for a few weeks or months every year. I was wondering how does one get U.S. citizenship? I have a clean criminal record and I speak English and French, I heard speaking more than one language is an asset. What about owning some shares in U.S. stocks?
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    Feb 3, 2009, 08:47 AM

    You don't have to obtain US citizenship to live in the States a few months out of the year. I think the limit for a Canadian is 6 months. And you travel back for six months in Canada to retain your benefits. Why would you want to give up your benefits, OHIP OAS CPP by taking US citizenship ?
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    Feb 3, 2009, 11:06 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by earl237 View Post
    I live in Canada and I like to visit Maine for a few weeks or months every year. I was wondering how does one get U.S. citizenship? I have a clean criminal record and I speak English and French, I heard speaking more than one language is an asset. What about owning some shares in U.S. stocks?
    You don't need to be US citizen. Under the Visa Waiver Program, as a Canadian, you can stay in US as visitor for 90 days. Read here: Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
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