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Originally Posted by RichieLion
I didn't mean anything snarky by my question, I was just curious. I see BK took the time to find out loads of info, I thank both of you for the response and effort.
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Wowser, BK knows way more about Canadian immigration that I do. Well done, BK!
Richie, my whole point was this:
The US economy is struggling. Every year thousands (if not millions) of Canadian retirees travel to Florida. (Brits also). After 182 days they must leave the US. These retirees don't require any US "handouts". They travel to the US with health care insurance and they put a lot of money into the economy of the State of Florida. Forcing retirees to leave the country after 182 days seems ridiculous.
When we're in FLorida, we shop and eat out and buy gas and food and furniture and so far we've bought two houses ..... you get the point. Anyway .. retirees spend lots of money having fun.
I'm not suggesting that retirees contribution to the economy of FLorida is going to turn the US recession around!! But I am suggesting that the US Government should offer a "Retiree Visa" to allow retirees to stay longer in the US and thereby reap the benefit of their spending.
I apologize for hijacking this thread.
It's just a "hot button" of mine because I love my Village friends and miss them terribly when I'm in exile.