how long can i stay in the U.S.A

I have a question, and it is probabaly answered above but I am going to ask again. How long can one (canadian) stay in the United States America. I have heard 3 months I have heard 6 months. soo My question is how long can i stay in U.S .A without any sort of visa? your help would be greatley appriectaed

I have a question, and it is probabaly answered above but I am going to ask again. How long can one (canadian) stay in the United States America. I have heard 3 months I have heard 6 months. soo My question is how long can i stay in U.S .A without any sort of visa? your help would be greatley appriectaed

6 months is the maximum but it is up to the discretion of the officer at the port of entry--even for shorter visits they have the discretion to say "no, it is too long" if they aren't convinced you'd return to Canada on time and refrain from working in the USA.