I have recently been using THS for stays within my province in Canada, but have yet to use it outside of canada. I just got accepted for a stay in Los Angeles which I’m really excited about!

With this being said, I know that you obviously can’t tell the borders you’re house sitting as you legally require a work visa. I’ve read lots of people saying that you only need to say “vacation”. This makes me quite nervous as if they ask me where I’m staying, I’m at a loss. I don’t want to lie and say an Airbnb, and then somehow get caught in a lie. And if I say I’m staying at a friends, I’m worried their could be complications if I don’t know enough information about the person who’s house I’m staying at.

Essentially - I don’t want to outright lie but obviously so many people around the world do this with no issues.

I was curious if anyone here has used THS, and if so what they say at the borders? Or if you have any tips in general?