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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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Who is responsible for any change in visa requirements?
We were due to fly to Canada 4 weeks ago where we found out at the checking point that we were supposed to have ETA visa. This was launched by Canadian governments just three weeks before we were due ...
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How long does it take to get a transit visa to travel through Canada?
I hold an Indian passport and I'm travelling from the US to India via Canada. I know a transit Vlvisa is required in my case. However my agent warned that getting a transit visa may be delayed or it ...
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Visiting Canada for a job interview: tourism or business? eTA or visa?
I am going to Canada for a job interview. I am a little confused about the formalities.
The official Canadian website http://www.cic.gc.ca/ suggests that Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is ...
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Can a Chinese citizen get Canadian visa in the USA?
I am a US citizen. My wife is a mainland Chinese national. We will go to the USA soon. She will travel on a 10 year multiple entry visa to the USA. Does anyone know:
Can she get a visa to Canada ...
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Place of birth in Visa Applications - Country in the passport doesn't exist
I was filling up the application for the Canadian Visitor Visa for my grandfather. The application form (IMM5257e) asks for the 'Place of Birth' in which we can type in the city/town but have to ...
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Can I send a different passport than I applied for the Canadian visa with?
I have applied for a Canada Visitor visa and after a long long wait, I have received a letter from Canada requesting I send my passport to the embassy. My passport will expire after exactly one year ...
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I am a US Green Card holder. Do I need a visa to travel to and from Canada?
I am a US Green Card holder. Do I need a visa to travel to and from Canada? Also, my friends are US citizens. Can they use birth certificates to enter and depart from Canada?
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Can I fly out of and into the US after driving into it from Canada?
If I have a valid US visa and a Canadian PR, can I drive into the US, and then fly out of and into the country and then drive back to Canada upon arrival to get around the (usually) high Canadian ...
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Traveling to Canada with a Netherlands refugee passport
I would like to travel to Canada for holidays. I'm holding a refugee passport from the Netherlands, and I have already applied for eTA and received confirmation.
I am not a permanent resident of The ...
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Are Canadian visitor visa wait times very high right now?
Has anyone have a recent experience of applying for a Canadian visitor visa?
I recently applied for a visitor visa last September for a trip this June. I know it feels like I applied way too early, ...
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Can you go to a Conference in Canada on a Visitor Visa, or only a Business one?
As far as I can tell from the Visit Canada official website section on visas, there are three main kinds approvals for non-Canadians making a short trip: eTA (for visa-waiver nationals coming by air), ...
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I'm arriving to the US by air, but departing via land. How do I end form I-94 now that it is only electronic?
I need to end my visa waiver period when leaving States to Canada so that I don't exceed the period of 90 days. But form I-94 is no longer a physical card, it's only online.
How do I know or ensure ...
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How to answer "have you ever been refused a visa, denied entry or ordered to leave Canada or any other country?"
I am at a loss here. Here's a brief summary of what happened to me:
I was born and raised in the Philippines. I was granted permanent residency at birth because my parents were already permanent ...
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German citizen travelling in Canada - can I enter the US for a short trip to Seattle?
I'm a German citizen travelling in British Columbia, Canada – I would like to enter the US for a short trip to Seattle.
I did this a few years back where I just went up to the border, filled in a ...
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Can a US citizen with criminal history apply for a Canadian temporary residency permit?
So there's this seven-day Alaskan cruise that I want to do. It departs from Seattle on a Tuesday and disembarks in Vancouver, Canada the next Tuesday. I figure I'll just take a taxi from the port to ...
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Will a short holiday to Canada affect my Canadian Working Holiday Visa?
I am from Ireland. My application for a Canadian working holiday visa has been accepted (through the IEC programme, I have my Port of Entry letter).
I plan to go to Canada later this year to start ...
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Is there a document that allows me to enter the USA and Canada whenever and for however long I want?
I understand that if you're not a US citizen, you cannot enter the USA without permission and need a visa to enter the country. Similar rules apply to non-Canadian citizens wanting to enter Canada.
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If travelling to Canada and Europe, which visa should I apply for first?
I wish to travel to Canada, and stop over in Europe for 3 months on my way there. I'm Indian, so I require both a Schengen visa and a Canadian visa.
Logically it should be Schengen first and then ...
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Is there a list of countries that do not reset the "clock" for Canada visits?
Note: this is about Canada.
When travelling to the USA, you cannot reset the 90-day counter by going to Canada or Mexico, if you have entered the US using the Visa Waiver Program.
Is there similarly ...
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Should I submit original or copy of my passport to Canadian embassy for an immigration application? [closed]
Recently my husband applied for my immigration to canada in Family Class. My husband is a canadian citizen. Recently I have been asked to submit as the following
Passport/Travel Document: Valid ...
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