Canada Landing from USA - Automatic Visa Revalidation for return to US

[nag1d]

Thank You!

Wish me luck in my job hunt 

-nag1d

[canada_dream100]

Thanks to all of you for having this grate thread (topic).

I have not got my PR yet, but gathering all needed information.

I am in similar situation, and my H1-B is be valid for next 2 years; I have valid I-94.

Once I get my PR, I would prefer to complete the landing process via road using AVR.

After coming back with in a week, I am planning to continue to work at current place and start looking jobs in Canada,
I want to keep my option open to attend in-person interview in Canada.

Can someone please share if it is okay to come to Canada by Air, and return back same day using AVR?

Will Port of Entry officer in USA object if I use AVR like once/twice a month?

Please keep posting AVR experience here.

Thanks a lot.

[canada_dream100]

Can someone please share views on following...

Thanks to all of you for having this grate thread (topic).

I have not got my PR yet, but gathering all needed information.

I am in similar situation, and my H1-B is be valid for next 2 years; I have valid I-94.

Once I get my PR, I would prefer to complete the landing process via road using AVR.

After coming back with in a week, I am planning to continue to work at current place and start looking jobs in Canada,
I want to keep my option open to attend in-person interview in Canada.

Can someone please share if it is okay to come to Canada by Air, and return back same day using AVR?

Will Port of Entry officer in USA object if I use AVR like once/twice a month?

Please keep posting AVR experience here.

Thanks a lot.

thanks.

[BZ Mom]

Coming in to the US using AVR by air is fine. But you cannot go back to Canada by air withour PR card. You need to obtain travel documents.

[US_H1B]

Hello All,

I came to Canada for my First H1b Stamping and was given a 221G refusal asking additional documents to submit. I submitted all the needed documents to the US Embassy and I am waiting for their approval or email. I dont know how long would they take to process my application. They have my I-797 and all my I-20's, employer letters and client letter. I work as Employer-Vendor-Client relation. I dont have VPN connection to work from CANADA. I m worried about my job.
So,
 1. If I request my I-797 original from the consulate, can I come back to US using AVR??? My I-94 on I-797 is valid till 09-30-2013.
 
Appreciate responses.

[karsatjaya]

Hello All,

I came to Canada for my First H1b Stamping and was given a 221G refusal asking additional documents to submit. I submitted all the needed documents to the US Embassy and I am waiting for their approval or email. I dont know how long would they take to process my application. They have my I-797 and all my I-20's, employer letters and client letter. I work as Employer-Vendor-Client relation. I dont have VPN connection to work from CANADA. I m worried about my job.
So,
 1. If I request my I-797 original from the consulate, can I come back to US using AVR??? My I-94 on I-797 is valid till 09-30-2013.
 
Appreciate responses.

US_H1B,

Sorry to hear the news.  It is not at all possible to use AVR when you go for stamping. Please wait for the reply from US Consulate . Don't worry keep faith on god and you will get it.

Please see below link on AVR

http://travel.state.gov/visa/laws/telegrams/telegrams_1441.html


Thanks

[US_H1B]

Thank you for your quick reply sir..

I am really frustated staying here alone with no work. I cant work from home..  I called embassy multiple times they said Officer is looking at your case.. I emailed them they replied me same.

We received your documents, and the officer is looking at your case.  We will contact you if/when we are able to issue your visa.
 
Consular Section
Embassy of the United States of America
Ottawa, Canada

I would rather fly back to India than staying, but I took Canada visa for single entry thinking, it would not be a problem as I have all the documents(That was my huge mistake).
Can I get multiple visits visitor visa to Canada?, so that if it is going to take too long i can fly back to India.. ? I m in canda right now..

[US_H1B]

Thank you for your quick reply sir..

I am really frustated staying here alone with no work. I cant work from home..  I called embassy multiple times they said Officer is looking at your case.. I emailed them they replied me same.

We received your documents, and the officer is looking at your case.  We will contact you if/when we are able to issue your visa.
 
Consular Section
Embassy of the United States of America
Ottawa, Canada

I would rather fly back to India than staying, but I took Canada visa for single entry thinking, it would not be a problem as I have all the documents(That was my huge mistake).
Can I get multiple visits visitor visa to Canada?, so that if it is going to take too long i can fly back to India.. ? I m in canda right now..

Some one please share your views and options......

[nmat]

Thank you for your quick reply sir..

I am really frustated staying here alone with no work. I cant work from home..  I called embassy multiple times they said Officer is looking at your case.. I emailed them they replied me same.

We received your documents, and the officer is looking at your case.  We will contact you if/when we are able to issue your visa.
 
Consular Section
Embassy of the United States of America
Ottawa, Canada

I would rather fly back to India than staying, but I took Canada visa for single entry thinking, it would not be a problem as I have all the documents(That was my huge mistake).
Can I get multiple visits visitor visa to Canada?, so that if it is going to take too long i can fly back to India.. ? I m in canda right now..

Sorry to hear about your situation. I am also going to get my H1 stamped in Toronto in early Spring 2011. Can you mention what was the additional documents asked for? I am also working in US in a Vendor - Layer - Employer type set up.

About the visa, with a single entry visa you can enter US - Canada multiple times provided you don't try to enter from any other country other than US. If you go to India, you will have to get a new visa to enter Canada.

[US_H1B]

Additional documents asked:

> 2009 Company Tax Returns.
> Company's Roster with Salary, immigration status, start and end dates of all employees.
> Company's 2010 quaterly unemployment wage reports.
> Itinerary of services of applicant (i.e me) from start to end dates.
> Corresponding contracts of Client and Vendor (If applicable). Note: i gave the client and vendor at the window when she wrote this point.

Thank you.

[US_H1B]

Thank you for your quick reply sir..

I am really frustated staying here alone with no work. I cant work from home..  I called embassy multiple times they said Officer is looking at your case.. I emailed them they replied me same.

We received your documents, and the officer is looking at your case.  We will contact you if/when we are able to issue your visa.
 
Consular Section
Embassy of the United States of America
Ottawa, Canada

I would rather fly back to India than staying, but I took Canada visa for single entry thinking, it would not be a problem as I have all the documents(That was my huge mistake).
Can I get multiple visits visitor visa to Canada?, so that if it is going to take too long i can fly back to India.. ? I m in canda right now..

Hi All,

My H1 B case in Canada is still pending. Last Tuesday I was called by Visa Officer to the consulate saying to discuss more on my application. I went in there she said my case is still in pending status and I need to wait long time may be a month or more and she said there is no scope or time line. So the officer said to go back to my country and they will let me know when /if my visa is approved. She returned all my documents including my I-797 (valid till Oct-2013), Passport and I-20's. She said we scanned and uploaded all the documents. She also mentioned that we need additional time to verify my Petitioner not me.

So here is my concern:
The same day I took the I-797 and travelled back to USA by road to use AVR at the POE. They stopped me, asked for the documents and I gave my PP and I-797. They took me inside and said so you want to use AVR. I replied yes. They asked me the reason for visit to Canada. I replied to see my friends and Winter Festival in Ottawa. I didn't say anything about my visit to US Embassy. They asked me so what status you were in US before I said F-1. They took 30-40 mins to review some thing on their computer and finally issued new I-94 stamped as H1b till Oct-2013. I thought to take risk as my family is here and I don't want to go back to my Home country this time. But I was permitted to USA with no trouble at POE. I am not sure will this affect my future re-entry to USA or when I apply for my GC.

Can some one please tell me what can happen ? Is that a valid entry?...

Appreciate responses.