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Do I need a U.S. Visa if I'm traveling nonstop from Mexico City to Canada?
As title says, my flight would go directly from Mexico City to Canada without stopping in the US.
But with all the security that US has, I'm not sure if I still need a U.S. Visa because after all, ...
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If you are denied entry to a country at the airport, can you chose to fly to another destination?
I am Canadian and my wife doesn't have an actual passport but a Document of Identity from Hong Kong. We both currently live in San Francisco and have a TN and TD visa. We would like to visit my family ...
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Is Canadian Visa Expert a legitimate company or a scam?
I came across these guys: Canadian Visa Expert,
who claim to be able to process visas to Canada, for work or study,
for a fee of $467 (four hundred and sixty-seven dollars), and to carry out some ...
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Can I travel to Canada with valid visa on old/expired passport?
I recently renewed my passport. I also have an expired passport which has my Canada visa (visitor's) valid for another three years. I have already used my Canadian visa which is multiple entry. I am ...
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Do I need a visa to go to Canada from America if I have a Green Card?
I am planning to drive to Niagara Falls to see it from the Canadian side. I have heard good things about seeing it from the other side. So, I want to stay in Toronto for a day, see Niagara Falls and ...
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Do I need a visa to walk over the Rainbow bridge?
Suppose I'm in Canada visiting the Niagara Falls. Now I want to walk over the Rainbow bridge to visit the American side of the falls. Do I need a visa for this? Or is there any special onsite visa for ...
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Canadian visa rules for flight connections
I know that in the US foreigners must have a US visa if they have a connection in the US, even if they fly from a different country to a different country. That is because in the US you have to go ...
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Canadian tourist visa refused due to lack of family ties to and immigration status in country of residence. Can anything be done?
So, the answer for my Canadian tourist visa application that I made recently, and I'm kind of completely lost.
• The purpose of your visit to Canada is not consistent with a temporary stay given the
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Cross US-Canada border at Glacier NP
I am a French citizen with a B2 visa and I plan to stay for ~6 months in the US.
As I'll be hiking the Continental Divide Trail, I'd like to leave North America from Calgary Airport. I know that US ...
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Whilst on ESTA I was stamped a 6 month B2 visa, would this be considered overstaying?
I flew to Houston early last year on an ESTA waiver, and upon arrival the officer stamped me in writing B2 on my stamp with 6 months'of validity.
I stayed for one month and then travelled overland ...
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Is it becoming illegal for a Canadian citizen to enter Canada presenting a foreign passport?
Some countries (e.g., U.S., Israel) require their citizens to present themselves as such when entering the country - that is, they cannot enter using another country's passport. In Canada there is no ...
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How can I go from the American side to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls?
My friends told me that Niagara Falls look better from Canada but my bus will stop at the American side. Can I walk over a bridge or take any public transportation to the other side?
Also, as a non-...
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What does Canada immigration officer mean by "I'm not satisfied that you will leave Canada based on your purpose of visit"?
I have provided the immigration officer with my travel itinerary stating the place I would visiting in Canada but still I'm getting a visa refusal:
I'm not satisfied that you will leave Canada based ...
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Flying UK to Canada via USA. Do I need to apply for ESTA?
I'm going to fly from the UK to Canada via EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport). Do I need to apply for a Visa Waiver through the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)?
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Can I board the first leg of the flight without having final country's visa or residency permit?
Not asking because the hidden city ticketing.
I have an upcoming flight from Shanghai -> Seattle -> Vancouver.
However, I couldn't find my Canadian PR card. So in order for me to get back to Canada ...
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"Removal from another country" and UK entry clearance
Edit: it turns out I was neither removed nor required to leave. No error was made.
I made an error on my last application for entry clearance while answering whether or not I have ever been removed ...
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Canadian parents 8 month stay in USA
I live in the USA on a green card. My dad's retired and my mom had a year off of work (until Sept). We are all Canadian citizens.
I just had a kid, and they wanted to come and visit and stay with me ...
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Should I mention my Canadian visa refusal in my UK visa application? [closed]
My Canada visa was refused; I got a refusal letter but nothing was stamped in my passport. I got rejected under section 205(a) and 186 for not demonstrating specialized knowledge.
Do I have to ...
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Entering Canada - visa delays and tourist authorization
My fiancée and I are moving from Switzerland (residency and nationality: Switzerland) to Vancouver, BC, Canada in a week or so for five years with a student visa. The issue is that my fiancée might ...
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Applying for a Canadian ETA after previous visits without one
When applying for a Canadian ETA, the form asks this question:
Have you previously applied to enter or remain in Canada?
I am a citizen of a visa-exempt country and have visited Canada before the ...
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eTA Application "In Progress" for a month. What can I do?
This question is related to the Canadian eTA application that I had discussed previously (see here). It has now been a whole month since I applied and my application status is "In Progress". I will be ...
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Lost passport and visa, tried to reapply, got rejected twice. What are my next steps?
I got student visa from February 2018 to july 2020. I came Canada in Winnipeg at ICM college but I can't satisfy towards subject and I can't manage my fees of degree that's why I take diploma in Red ...
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US employer suggests two 90 day contract periods instead of work visa. Is this okay? [closed]
I'm a Canadian going to work in the US for 5 months starting in May. My employer said that due to the fact I'm being hired a little late in the game, and the H1B work VISA takes several months to ...
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Canadian permanent resident visiting Japan
I am a Canadian permanent resident and living in Canada. I am originally from Afghanistan and would like to visit my girlfriend in Japan. I know Canadian passport holder can simply enter into Japan ...
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Should I bother with invitation for Canada Visitor visa
So I want to go to Canada in couple of months as a tourist. I'm a Russian citizen, the trip is going to be about 2 weeks long. I plan to visit different cities/places in Ontario and Quebec (probably ...
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Can I use B1 visa (Visitor-Business) to travel to the Canada without a business purpose?
I got a B1 visa (Visitor-Business) for Canada in 2012 when I traveled to Canada for a business trip from my company.
It expires in 2015 and I'd love to visit the Canada again, but for no other purpose ...
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Can you clear customs at departure? [duplicate]
A friend of mine recently flew to the United States via Air Canada.
He says he cleared customs in Canada and the plane arrived at a domestic terminal.
Why is that?
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What does "in good health" mean with respect to Canadian entry?
According to the Canadian government's basic guidance on visitor visas, the "Basic travel requirements" for traveling to Canada are (my emphasis):
have a valid travel document, like a passport
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Full-day stopover at Toronto between two international flights
I have booked round-trip tickets from Paris to Chicago, departing in a few weeks.
The return leg, operated by Air Canada, includes a connection at Toronto (YYZ). The arrival from Chicago is scheduled ...
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Can I apply for US visa while I am a visitor in Canada?
I am an Indian passport holder and currently visiting Canada. I have a 10 year multiple entry visit visa for Canada and I want to apply for a US visit visa.
Can I apply for a US visa in Canada while ...
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