Question: I have both an Israeli and Canadian passport and just want to make sure that I can enter the States with the Canadian passport without the need of visa or other approvals?
Answer: Thanks for your question! Canadians generally do not require a visa to enter the United States for the purposes of visiting or studying. There are some exceptions to this rule. For example, intending immigrants or investors must qualify for a visa before entry in the same manner as other nationalities.
Other entrants, such as journalists, temporary workers or NAFTA professionals must present all necessary supporting documentation and/or approved petitions directly to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer at the Port of Entry. Be sure to check the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website for the latest updates on U.S. entry requirements for Canadians and others.
Canadian visitors are generally granted a stay in the United States for up to six months at the time of entry. Requests to extend or adjust a stay must be made prior to expiry to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service. All Canadians are reminded that U.S. law requires all foreigners to qualify for the desired stay and purpose at the time of their initial entry. A visitor who intends to live, work or study in the U.S. without disclosing this information beforehand may be permanently barred from the United States.
For more information, visit the U.S. Embassy Ottawa website at: http://canada.usembassy.gov/.
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