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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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