Entry into US on Nexus?
 

Sorry for the slightly OT question, not sure which other forum would have this knowledge.

If one (Canadian tourist) were enter the US via Nexus in January and end up leaving 4 months later, then enter again in July for 3 months. Is this permissable? Any official source I can find on this?

As long as you are there legally (i.e. on a valid visa and you have updated the Nexus office with current documentation etc.) I'm not sure why you would have any problem.

Am I missing something?

Was unsure if a normal Canadian tourist and/or Nexus member was only allowed in in the US for a total of no more than 6 months per year?

Previously was told that it is not the case however it would be comforting to find an official source to confirm this.

Not sure I see this as a Nexus issue ... either you are there legally or you are not ... regardless of your membership in Nexus.

You are a 'normal Canadian tourist' irrespective of your Nexus membership.

Thought so as well but there are some other random curveballs in the Nexus rules so thought it would be worth mentioning.

So - anyone know the answer on this and an official source to confirm? Greatly appreciated.

If you think of the Nexus card like your passport, then it's easier to understand. That is, they just get you into the country.

For example, if you entered the country for 4 months, left, then re-entered the country a couple of months later, using your passport, there'd be no problems. You'd still be granted leave to enter for a maximum of 6 months, but there's no way to tell when you enter if you staying for 3 days or 3 months.

No matter, you'd still be allowed in for the full 6 months. The problem is that you'd suddenly get involved with tax issues and the like. You will not have done anything illegal, just incurred extra responsibilities.

I think Ken hAAmer has hit on the relevant point. You are allowed to stay up to six months on each entry, but if you exceed six months in a given year, there may be tax implications, i.e. you may be subject to IRS taxation for having established a presence in the US for tax purposes.

I know most Canadian snowbirds have to be extremely careful on how many total days they spend across the border over a rolling three year term, in order to avoid additional IRS taxation.