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do canadian pr holders need visa for usa

by Ms. Cassie Blanda III Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Permanent residents (landed immigrants) of Canada must have a nonimmigrant visa unless the permanent resident is a national of a country that participates in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), meets the VWP requirements, and is seeking to enter the United States for 90 days or less under that program.

How can I apply for US visa from Canada?

  • A Canadian passport
  • The original I-20 or DS-2019 certificate
  • Proof of payment for the SEVIS application fee
  • Proof of financial means to cover the cost of studying and living in the United States
  • Proof of ties to Canada (i.e. proof that you intend to return home after completing your studies)

Do US citizens need a visa for Canada?

US citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. can transit through Canada without a visa by: You just need to bring the right travel documents. You may be able to transit without a visa if you hold a passport from one of the following countries and you meet certain conditions:

What are the requirements for Canadian visa?

You must:

  • have a valid travel document, like a passport
  • be in good health
  • have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
  • convince an immigration officer that you have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country
  • convince an immigration officer that you will leave Canada at the end of your visit

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How can I contact Canadian immigration?

web form. telephone: 1-888-242-2100 (in Canada only) Automated telephone service (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) If you have a touch-tone telephone, you can listen to pre-recorded information about our programs, and check the status of your application.

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What is a non-immigrant visa?

Non-immigrants travelling to the United States for work (Non-Immigrant Visas), including: Canadian government officials (A Visas), if entering the U.S. for temporary or permanent assignment; Officials and employees of international organizations (G Visas), if entering the U.S. for temporary or permanent assignment; and.

What is a V-1 visa?

Spouses of lawful permanent residents (V-1 Visas), as well as the spouse’s children who are traveling to reside in the U.S. while awaiting final completion of the process of immigration (V-2 Visas); Non-immigrants travelling to the United States for work (Non-Immigrant Visas), including:

Do Canadians need a visa?

Some Canadians, do r equire visas. For example, intending immigrants, fiancé/fiancées, or investors must qualify for a visa before entry in the same manner as other nationalities. Other entrants, such as journalists, temporary workers or NAFTA professionals, must present all necessary supporting documentation and/or approved petitions directly to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer at the Port of Entry. You may wish to consult the CBP website ahead of travel to ensure you are compliant with U.S. entry requirements for Canadians and others.

Can I live in Canada and the US?

yes for both. If you want to live in the US rather than Canada, why don't you apply to the US directly. I am in the US now, jobs are hard to come by but the good news is that H1B visa is easy to get.

Do Canadians need a visa for NAFTA?

Again: Canadians do not need a visa for NAFTA status . Do not confuse a visa with status, in the same way you should not confuse a TRV with visitor status for Canada... H1-B does not give you residency any more than NAFTA status does.

What is a Visa?

A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship.

Customer Service Statement

The Department of State manages the visa process strictly but fairly in order to best protect the United States. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged.

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