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Jilly_in_VA

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4. They won't take me

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Fri Jan 30, 2026, 08:05 PM

Friday

I'm too old. Might have to tough it out here. Or maybe in the USVI, which is OF the US but not IN it, and far enough away to escape most of the major uproar. Getting there is the problem. I guess Mexico might accept us.

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Can an American seek asylum in Canada if/when things go sideways? [View all] RandySF Friday OP

You can read about it online. WhiskeyGrinder Friday #1

I checked into the cost of a permanent residence and figured the bond and paperwork would be around 20K so you don't yaesu Friday #2

Any one can present themselves at a port of entry to request asylum in Canada. Jacson6 Friday #3

They won't take me Jilly_in_VA Friday #4

There's always Costa Rica . They'll take you if you have Social Security. sinkingfeeling Friday #5

I should have gone to Canada in 1968 Jilly_in_VA Saturday #6

Even if they did, I wouldn't go. My boys won't leave, so I'm here with them until the end. mucholderthandirt Saturday #7