Can a Canadian live in the USA as common-law yet work in Canada?

Question

Both working and not working, if anyone has the answer to one or the other. We live just on either side of the border and want to make the big "move in" He has kids there so I would be going there. For now, living together is the choice (vs. marriage) but I can't find information on this. Ideally, I could still cross for work (self-employed) a couple times a week but it's not critical.

Hoping someone knows:) This is BC/WA if that makes any difference.

Answer 1

As long as you are not working in Canada, you should be able to live in the US.  Granted, it would be difficult to get bank accounts and rental units without residency, but that does not seem to apply here.

Everytime you cross the boder you will be entering the US on a new tourist Visa.  Of course, they could deny you entry at any time (as is their right to do so).  I would make sure that you always travel with proof of ties in Canada (relatives, a job, own a house, etc).  

If my memory serves correctly, I think there is a special Visa for people that want multiple entry to the US but do not work there.  I think it's the B2 visa, but I'm not certain.

I would also recommend getting the Nexus status so that you can get across the border easily (assuming the border you are using has  Nexus lane).