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So the incident when they denied me entry was when I was using AVR. so this time just to be sure I asked at the border. They said as soon as you apply for new VISA stamp the current stamp becomes invalid so one should only cross with new stamp. I would like to add that they dont always check...

Just an FYI, if you are a daily commuter and have filled out the DS160, you should refrain from entering USA till you get new stamp. I have confirmed this at border. They have denied me entry once because I filled out DS 160 and was still crossing

Thank you for your reply. Can you tell me how much time it took for you to receive the passport back?

People who have applied for Drop box at toronto counslate, what was the waiting time before you received request to submit documents. My previous VISA was from toronto but after seeing the turn around time, I am thinking to go for ottawa. Do you think that would be an issue? thank you for your help.

Question for daily commuters, who have extended PR card before : While filling the form IMM5444E, did you provide history of all days you went to work and returned? or just strictly for times when you were outside Canada for longer than a day?

Hello All, For PR card renewal, what are the proof of residency obligation we need to submit? I understand there is a list given on the IRCC site but is there anything special that regular cross border commuters need to show. Thank you.

Has anyone applied for "H1B EXTENSION" recently. I have filled the whole application and I am getting option of drop in and they will courier me Visa back. Have not seen any appointment option. My question is, has anyone gone through the drop in route? After how many days did you get the Visa...

John, For PHAC, can the invited person only come for providing care(pregnancy etc) or at final moments? Do you have a clue if one can get PHAC approval just to reunite with family?

Thank you John. Please keep us posted if you gain any clarity. Appreciate your response.

Hi guys, Sorry I am little confused after going through previous threads. My Question is Are the VAC reopened in India? If I apply for my Mom's Visitor Visa now (PR myself), can she get biometrics done in India Many people are writing about PHAC application. If I get that PHAC letter, will my...

Hello, I know this topic surfaces everynow and then on this forum but I never seem to get a clear picture so I would appreciate it if someone could clear my doubt. My h1b is about to expire in Jul and My company is ready to file for extension. Now, from some earlier discussion here, what I...

You said you are based in SF, I think you will have problem crossing border daily from Michigan side just for work. How would you explain your office being located in bay area and crossing from Michigan daily. Try maybe BC side? Also to maintain H1b, you would need to be located in 50 miles...

Whether You have to do quarantine or not, it is entirely upto the discretion of agent. The rule says anyone entering the Canada have to quarantine but daily commuters are exempted, this does not mean the border agent cannot ask you to quarantine, especially when you are just planning to stay at...

Assuming you are moving permanently, you would need to import the car the day you are moving permanently. After that you can still drive with US number plate for time being till you get your Ontario plate, but be prepared to answer why you are driving a US plate while living in Canada daily at...

You can call them and get an internet connection. Whether you prefer to rent modem/router or buy it from them, its up to you but they will send it to your house and you would have to just plug it in. There is an "activation date" that they provide, basically the date your internet gets activated.