Ken, I received my citizenship almost 4 years ago and had trouble remembering all trips. List as many as you can remember (especially those outside Canada or...
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Susan Kielly
skielly8955
Apr 30, 2012 4:39 pm
I just recently got my US citizenship and had the same concern when I applied. Although I never talked to a US official, other people who went through the...
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Cathy
cdnnew2usa
Apr 30, 2012 4:39 pm
They don't expect you to remember every single trip. Their concern is being out of the country for long periods of time and to countries of interest. You can...
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amyws_wong
Apr 30, 2012 4:56 pm
Hi all, I have been in US for 10 years and received my GC last year. I still love Vancouver very much. I am 45 and planning for my retirement. I wonder how...
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Ken Davidson
kr_davidson
May 1, 2012 12:17 am
Thanks to everyone for the quick replies! Â That will save me a lot of time... Ken ________________________________ From: Susan Kielly <skielly@...> ...
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cdnnew2usa
May 18, 2012 2:13 am
If you plan to retire to Canada, you will have to forfeit your GC. You must reside in the US to maintain your PR stAtus....
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Neil Marriott
nbmarriott
May 18, 2012 2:15 am
Best of both worlds - plan FIRST for your US citizenship. Once obtained, you can do what you want. Neil Marriott General Manager <mailto:Neil@...>...
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Patrick Holt
prholtmn
May 18, 2012 12:35 pm
I'm with Neil, duel citizenship is the way to go. later you can still have a place in Vancouver and a cabin in Brainerd or a condo on South Beach. Remember...
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Bill
bgray61
May 18, 2012 3:07 pm
Great question Amy, I am planning on retiring back in Canada and I have the same questions and similar situation. I have been in US for 15 years, recieved my...
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Bill
bgray61
May 18, 2012 3:10 pm
Yikes! I made a mistake in my last post, I recieved my citizenship last year, not GC...sorry for error statement. Bill...
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lynninmn@...
olivebranchsoap
May 18, 2012 3:14 pm
Green card or citizenship? You cannot vote with just a green card. In a message dated 5/18/2012 11:07:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bdgray@......
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Cathy
cdnnew2usa
May 18, 2012 3:24 pm
Remember that a US return must always be filed no matter where one resides. That must be figured in to the retirement numbers if the OP does become a USC....
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Cathy
cdnnew2usa
May 18, 2012 3:25 pm
I was gonna say! lol...
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Neil Marriott
nbmarriott
May 18, 2012 3:26 pm
Some STATES also require you to file a return if you LIVE (and earn income) in that state for even 1 day (CT for example). Neil Marriott General Manager ...
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gunzo@...
May 18, 2012 3:28 pm
I believe I'm one of the last remaining hold outs :) Been using TNs for 20 years now (they were called something else back then). I've earned my retirement...
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Christine Sibilleau
c_and_co
May 18, 2012 3:40 pm
you're not the last one Ian! my husband has been on either TN or H1B status (and myself as TD/H4) for 18 years now... although not by choice. still waiting for...
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Andrew Van Wart
advw
May 18, 2012 4:12 pm
My understanding is once you get the 40 quarters (10 years) in, all you need to do is live in a country where US Social Security mails cheques and you're good....
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Cathy
cdnnew2usa
May 18, 2012 4:14 pm
I have also been a hold out, but the application is completed, I got the photos... I just haven't sent it in yet....
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Patrick Holt
prholtmn
May 18, 2012 4:34 pm
My sister moved back a few years ago and still owns property in both Canada and the US. It is important that you understand that you need a tax expert that...
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Cathy
cdnnew2usa
May 18, 2012 4:46 pm
There is a great company in Phoenix with this capability. I can't remember their name, but I will find out. They host seminars around the US on this very...
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GD L
LGD18
May 19, 2012 4:19 pm
 Which gov. department could answer this very subject? From: Cathy <pcatmn@...> To: canada_twincities@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 9:46...
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Cathy
cdnnew2usa
May 19, 2012 9:48 pm
Honestly, I wouldn't trust any govt dept to answer this b/c you will get different answers depending on who you talk to. The IRS can't advise you about the...
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Jing Shao
shaojing1@...
May 21, 2012 7:45 pm
Hi folks, I am using simplified form to renew my canadian passport. I am asked to send the current passport along with the application form. But I want them to...
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Bobbie Adams
rsadams1496
May 21, 2012 8:04 pm
I just did this a few months ago. I called the Consulate before hand to find out exactly what to do, and was informed that you can request the passport via a...
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flahrgirl@...
May 21, 2012 8:18 pm
I also did the renewal a year ago and just put a piece of paper in with all the other required information requesting my old passport back because my P4 was...
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Marian Heinrichs PhD
heinr003@...
May 21, 2012 8:32 pm
They've always sent the old passport back to me with a corner of the cover page snipped off. I don't recall specifically asking for that; they just did it. ...
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GD L
LGD18
May 21, 2012 8:58 pm
Just simply write a sentence to make a statement that you want the old one back, and attach it to your form. Mail it! Done. Lei  From: Jing Shao...
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Ashraf Kazmi
ashrafkazmi
May 22, 2012 3:42 pm
I remember when Last time I renewed my Passports. There was a Check Box, which indicate that I want my Old Passport Back. ________________________________ ...
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Patrick Holt
prholtmn
May 24, 2012 8:03 pm
Quality Coaches 20, 38th Street West Mpls....
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Neil Marriott
nbmarriott
May 27, 2012 1:06 am
My business is looking for someone who can moon-light for a few hours to assist my in properly configuring our business router and VPN software to allow me to...
