How long can a Canadian citizen live in Florida?

According to the U.S. Immigration Act, followed by the USCIS, a Canadian resident who is not a U.S. citizen, nor a green card holder, can stay in the U.S. for no more than 180 days a year. The important thing to note here is that the year doesn't mean a calendar year, but a rolling 365 day period.



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