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Can a legal resident that was deported because of a criminal record apply to come back to the United States?

yes he can idont know the exact number of years that he has to wait to do this but if he has children he can apply for a visa...

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If an illegal immigrant mother is deported what happens to her citizen child if his US citizen father is deceased?

The CitiZen Chil will be adopted by Federal / State

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If someone came to the US using someone else's identity years ago as a child can they still apply for citizenship and is it illegal to cross as someone else?

I doubt they can apply .. that is fraud and could be punishable by not only deportation, but possibly prison time.

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How can you find out if someone who is a legal resident has a case for deportation?

That would not be a matter of public information, and would only be made available to those with a need to know. A foreign...

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Does an American citizen need a visa to travel to the United Arab Emirates?

A US Passport is sufficient enough to enter the UAE. A visitors visa will be stamped on arrival with a 30 day period alloted. The...

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Can an American citizen get into Canada if they have a previous DUI?

AnswerNot if you are asked at the customs and if you don't tell them and they check you out you will be refused entry into canada...

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How many immigrants are in the US?

Approximately 36 million (legal and illegal). Compare that with the entire population of the US which is approximately...

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What are the 5 elements of civilization?

1. advanced cities (including things such as homes, palaces, churches, or pyramids) 2. specialized workers (anything from...

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How long can Americans legally stay in Korea without a visa?

90 days

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If an illegal alien married a citizen to obtain legal status and 7 years later wants a divorce can his status be revoked and he deported?

I am not expert, but i believe that most immigrants (if not all of them) who married a US citizen and, because of that, got a...

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How can a foreigner stay in the US?

Once can stay as long as their visa or immigration papers allows them to

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How does an American citizen born in Guatemala become a Mexican citizen?

AnswerIf at least one of your parents is Mexican, you are also a Mexican citizen regardless of where you were born. If not, the...

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Can you extend your India tourist visa if you're a citizen of UK?

Yes, Indian tourist visa can be extended on medical grounds.

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How do you get someone deported if you know they are illegal and working in the US but the Dept of Homeland Security will not take any action?

It is not a individual's decision as to whether or not a foreign national should be deported or taken into custody by...

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Can you apply for permanent residence in the US while visiting for six months?

If you mean on a tourist visa, no.

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If you are pregnant with a 16-year-old illegal Mexican's child can you file for child support when the baby is born without him being deported and does he have to pay?

AnswerIf he is illegal, then you have no foot to stand on. He will likely be deported if any state authority finds out he is...

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Can a US resident become a citizen without taking the test if she graduated from high school?

It depends on your current age and the age at which you entered the USA. If you were in the US most of your life and in US...

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How do you obtain a passport for your mother and father-in-law to travel from Mexico and stay for about two weeks?

They must get their passport in the country they are in. There is no way for you to get someone else's passport. Sending them...

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Should the immigration reform bill HR 4437 become law?

First; many people who come to this country illegally, do so without understanding of the laws of this nation or the fact that...

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Will the US embassy grant you a visa if you have 15k in bad debts in the US and want to apply for a B-1 tourist visa?

Probably not.

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Can you be denied a green card if your credit rating is bad?

You will not be denied a green card based on your credit score, but can be denied if it is known to USCIS that you can be a...

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What is meant by the US Embassy in Manila when they temporarily refuse to issue a visa based on the Immigration and Nationality Act Section 221g?

hi sir/madam, i want know about What is meant by the US Embassy in Manila when they temporarily refuse to issue a visa based on...

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Do travel document refugee passport genova convention 1951 need visa for France?

For reliable information ask the nearest French embassy or consulate. The answer may depend on the purpose and length of the...

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Can an American citizen get a Romanian passport if one parent has a Romanian passport?

Short answer: The same way you are eligible for an American passport if you are an American citizen, you are entitled to a...

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Can you list visa free country for FIJI passport holder?

Countries (Length of stay) Andorra(90 days) Antigua Barbuda (180 days) Bahamas (90 days), Barbados (180 days) Bermuda (180...

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When does a j1 visa expire?

The expiration date is written directly on the visa. The date itself (length) varies from program to program.

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Can a green card holder who is currently pregnant sponsor her spouse for a visiting visa and at the same time sponsor her husband for a resident visa?

What do you mean by "her spouse AND her husband. What kind of soap opera is this? No, you can only apply for your legal spouse...

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Can an alien get citizenship if he comes to the US on a visitor's visa and is in the process of applying for a student visa when the visitor's visa expires but he married an American citizen?

IF MARRIED TO A US CITZEN SOON AS POSSIABLE FILE THE FORM I 130 WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTIONS AND FILE IT WITH THE EMBASSY...

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If someone wants to spend a month in the US would they need a visa?

General Information: Foreigners who would like to visit the United States for leisure or tourism, are normally eligible to...

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Can an illegal high school student graduate in the United States?

If you are asking Can an undocumented alien, an illegal alien, graduate from HS in the US, the answer is yes: public primary,...

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If you were three years old and brought here on a tourist visa then the visa expires and you become eighteen years old what are your choices?

Go home? Becoming eightteen doesn't grant you citizenship .. you are here illegally, so only if you are immediately related to a...

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What are the rules for crossing the border of Canada to America?

Currently, Canadians need a passport or an Enhanced Driver's Licence or an Enhanced Identity Card to enter the US. Do not attempt...

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How do you become a legal immigrant to the US?

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What is an inmigrant?

they are someone who comes to this country from somewhere else and they don't come from here

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If you entered a marriage for a green card and decided that after all you don't want to start the process because of the consequences how can you get out of it without getting in trouble?

File for a divorce under the marriage dissolution laws of the state in which you are resident.

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Is Lesotho a visa free country to Canada?

Answeryes because they are free to go any where

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What contributions have business immigrants made to Canada?

lawyers/docters...ect

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Why does it mean when your visa application is on hold?

They are doing background checks before proceeding to the issuance of the visa.

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If you lost your green card how do you get it back?

If you have lost your green card you need to get it replaced. You need to apply for a replacement card using Form I-90,...

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If you are a permanent resident in the USA and sponsor your unmarried son who has two children can the children's mother also come with them when your son's visa becomes available?

I think that you should be able to "sponsor" your son since he es officially single, and maybe his children too. But I doubt that...

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Would a U.S. citizen be able to marry someone who has been deported and bring them back to the U.S.?

Someone may correct this, but in my experience, no. I am in the paper process with my husband, and we are going to have to go to...

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What are your responsibilities if you sponsor someone for a travel visa and they disappear?

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What happens when the school you were attending here in the USA told you that you are out of status and you have to leave in 10 days and could you apply for an extension?

You need to make an Infopass appointment. Go to www.uscis.gov to schedule one at your USCIS local office. They will tell you if...

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How can an illegal immigrate obtain a photo ID?

AnswerGo to your country's embassy or consulate and get an ID. For Mexicans it's called "Matricula Consular." If you want an USA...

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Can a resident alien get deported for a small criminal drug offense?

If it is a felony, YES! The laws clearly state that if you are not a citizen when the crime was committed you can be deported. ...

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Can an immigrant who was married to a US citizen 10 months ago be deported for crimes such as domestic battery and tax evasion?

Yes, both crimes are felonies. If the foreign national is taken to trial and convicted, he will be required to serve the sentence...

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What are some immigration cons?

Arguments For immigration Liberals and libertarians argue that we are a "nation of immigrants," that diversity is good...

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How can one obtain a public interest parole?

I would like to know too... from what I can find, it allows you to enter the USA "into police custody". Ouch. Used for foreign...

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What is constructive dismissal or constructive discharge?

1. According to Wikipedia: "In employment law, constructive dismissal, also called constructive discharge, is where an...

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Can an illegal immigrant marry a UK citizen in UK and be to reside in UK legally?

It will depend on a variety of factors. For example, recent case law allows marriage by proxy in countries which recognise that...

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How do you appeal deportation?

AnswerThe US Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer is responsible for deportation appeals.The person subject to...

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If you had big financial problems and you had to live in different states as your husband's job is keeping him moving but you are together again now how does it affect your I-148?

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How does immigration help the US economy?

5/17/07 ATLANTA (AP) - The lack of enough skilled workers to build up U.S. infrastructure could be solved if the government...

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List of Ghana passport holder visa free countries?

list of countries Ghana passport holder don't need visa to visit

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Can a green card holder in Washington own a gun?

= Alien's license to carry firearms - Exception. = (1) It is a class C felony for any person who is not a citizen of the United...

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Why are people deported?

Deportation occurs when a person has violated the laws of any country. Not every violation leads to deportation. When a person...

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What problems do immigrants face in America?

some problems that immigrants faced in America was language and housing problems, also racial discrimination and jobs.

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How can you visit the US after being deported because of a crime?

Apply for a visa. It will either be granted or denied.

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What is ten print for us visa?

Have you provided ten finger prints or only two fingers?

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When will Ghana immigration service be doing fresh recruitment and who is qualify for recruitment and what criteria is used selecting qualified people?

in 2099

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When did rihanna become an american citizen?

Rihanna is an american african citizen since she was a young girl.

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Is it possible as an illegal alien to leave the U.S. unknown even though you have worked here and married a U.S. citizen in Mexico and then get a green card and come back to the U.S.?

AnswerYes it is. Mexico does not keep a "close eye" like the USA about who enters or exits the country. Especially if you enter...

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If you have a work authorization in the US but you got an immigrant visa from Canada does the US give you a travel permit if you go to Canada and apply for a re-enter permit?

The USA has no obligation to allow entry to someone who is NOT a Canadian citizen. Your immigration status in Canada means...

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If the mother and father are green card visa holders can their unmarried son who is thirty years old get a visa and how much time does it take for getting such a green card visa?

Yes they can. As long as that son is not married here or anywhere else. It should take 6 months to a year, (I think).

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Should illegal immigrants be granted a public education?

Yes. Specially the children who are blameless for being here illegally since their parents or relatives brought them here. They...

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What should you do if your husband just lost his job and you are h1 visa holders and have to leave the USA and owe 19000 dollars on a car which you cannot pay?

Go to www.visajourney.com and ask this question. I can only help you by suggesting that. There are people there who will be able...

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After marriage to a US citizen when filing an I-130 an I-485 and I-765 concurrently are all these forms sent to the Chicago lockbox facility or the local uscis?

Chicago "lock box". The address is: U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services P.O. Box 805887 Chicago, IL 60680-4120

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If a person spent 1 yr federal prison for a federal crime and then deported back to their country can they legally come back to the states or are they banned for life because of the federal charge?

Any foreign national who commits a felony in the United States is deported upon release from prison. At that point, if the...

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Why do Mexican immigrants need a green card?

Every immigrant needs a green card. It is a document which allows you to legally live in the country and get a job. I'm an...

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When your USA visitor's visa expires can you return to Canada and enter USA again a week later?

You may go directly to a immigration lawyer! hurry!

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How did Australia becoming a federation affect the White Australia Policy?

Basically, when Australia became a federation in 1901 the establishment of the white Australia policy could actually be done as...

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Are there any phone numbers you can call where you can anonymously report illegal aliens and get monetary compensation for it?

I agree you should not be compensated, but for you to say they should be allowed to be here is just plain ignorant. Since when...

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If you're 17 and pregnant and live in Indiana and your boyfriend lives in Canada and wants to move here to help with the baby how can you get this done legally so he can stay here?

I am a Canadian, so your boyfriend would have to go to Immigration and apply. It could be a long process now since the...

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How can you help several illegal Mexican immigrants who desperately want to become legal citizens or get legal green cards in the United States?

If you are talking about an specific number of illegal immigrants you know personally, Well there is not much you can do. You...

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How can someone immigrate legally to the US from Mexico?

With a U.S. visa. But have in mind that the U.S. immigration laws virtually deny a visa (any tipe of visa) to any poor,...

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How does an illegal alien obtain citizenship?

AnswerI'm assuming that your already in the USA. If you have overstayed your visa the only way would be to marry a Citizen or...

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If your girlfriend came to the US over 15 years ago under a tourist visa which has long expired would she have to leave the US and apply to come back if you were to get married?

That would be the wisest option with the least hassles. She could return to her home country and you could file for a fiance...

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How do you get your Mexican spouse legal when he crossed the Mexican border illegally?

Depends on what state you are in. My lawyer told me that when I got married (My husband was not legal) That he had a certain time...

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What does a green card holder need to enter Canada and reenter the United States?

No visa is required to re-enter the USA if one is in legal status/permanent resident in USA

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When was first green card issued?

Foreign permanent residents of the U.S. received the first cards which were green in 1946. Immigration documentation was...

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Does marriage to a US citizen confer citizenship on you?

Basic criteria to be eligible for US citizenship is to be a green card holder and above 18 years of age. Through the marriage to...

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Do English people need a visa to go to Hawaii for 2 weeks?

If your American English, then you would probably just need some identification like a birth certificate or a passport. If your...

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Can I Lose US Citizenship if I Become Canadian Citizen?

You can lose it if you become a Canadian citizen through Naturalization.

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How could you find and deport your alien fiance who got here on a fiance visa but didn't tell you his intentions were false and then left you the day after his arrival here?

AnswerWell, finding him will be very hard, I think. But once the 90 days that the visa is valid for are gone, he will be an...

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What is an alien number and what does it mean?

It is used the same way American's use SS#'s. Most aliens do not have ss#'s so they need to be given alien reg #'s to be tracked.

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How can someone with an expired student visa who has remained in the US illegally for several years become a citizen?

Only way is to marry an American Citizen. Sorry but that is only way to remain in the USA. There are visas that are given in...

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If you know a person's social security number is there some way you can find out if they are a US citizen without requesting paperwork from them?

People don't have SSN#'s unless they have at one point been a citizen of the USA. people with legal green cards and who are...

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How long can a typical US citizen stay outside the United States?

As an American Citizen you can stay however long you want outside the USA! However, if your a resident, US Laws regarding...

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Why does the US prohibit immigration so forcefully?

The USA does NOT prohibit LEGAL immigration. If a person follows the Immigration Act rules, and makes a proper application, with...

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Can someone work on a 'not valid for work' social security card and does the social security office have a record of it and is there any way someone can find out if it's valid or not?

The Social Security Administration issues social security numbers to most individuals who immigrate here or are legal aliens. ...

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What is the Green Card Lottery?

The Diversity Immigrant Visa program is a United States congressionally mandated lottery program for receiving a Green Card. It...

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Why are so many Mexicans moving to the US for jobs when so many factories are moving to Mexico?

Well, U.S. factories are moving to Mexico because they can get cheaper labor and Mexicans are migrating to the U.S. because there...

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What are the procedures that Mexicans must go through to become a US citizen?

There is no procedure. There are ways... get married to US Citizen, get company to sponser you and then apply for citizenship......

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Can you travel to the USA with a UK police caution?

I currently have the same problem. The US Embassy rules state that you are required to apply for visa if you have EVER been...

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Can a person with a federal offence apply for US citizenship?

Answerwell, it depends on how big your offense is. but that's up to the USCIS officers to decide.

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What is an airport transit visa?

is an airport trasit visa something which you must have when working within the aviation idustry

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Does an Taiwanese need a visa to visit Toyko Japan?

yes if hes not japanese.

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What do you do if you think someone has married an immigrant to get a green card?

first i don't need to know for any green cards, since i am a tourist visitor and bother less about such issues. however incase,...

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Who is considered a legal resident?

Legal US residents are either citizens of the US, or those who have immigration documents issued by the ICE. Usually this...

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How many days can a Canadian citizen reside in the USA in a year?

180

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