imbubbles
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Posts: 1009
Ratings: +10
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Manila
NOC Code......: Nurse/CI
App. Filed.......: Oct. 28, 2009
Doc's Request.: Jan. 09, 2010
AOR Received.: March 18, 2010
File Transfer...: March 13, 2010 (June 7 "In Process")
Med's Request: June 02, 2010
Med's Done....: July 02, 2010 (sent July16)
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: July 29, 2010
VISA ISSUED...: waiting
LANDED..........: in Vancouver February 2011 (target)
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« on: October 03, 2010, 09:35:51 pm » |
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friends, is it possible that we enter the USA as soon as we land? we have a sick relative and i want to go visit her as soon as i land.. or at least as soon as possible.
One more thing, who knows how long (in hours) is Toronto to Virginia? thanks.. will appreciate any response.
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01/09/10-AOR(1st)
03/13- sent full docs,Manila
03/18- AOR frm VO (2nd)
06/07-in process"
06/02-med and RFRP (06/22 received)
07/02-med done
07/16-med&RFRP sent
07/22 -PP req
O10/2 - VISA =)
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MCBoy
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Posts: 236
Ratings: +18
Category........: FSW2
Visa Office......: Buffalo / Detroit (Dec 1, 2011)
NOC Code......: 2173 (sent a change letter to 2174)
Job Offer........: Yes
App. Filed.......: 09-03-2010(initial) / 13-07-2010 (full)
Doc's Request.: 28-04-2010
AOR Received.: 28-04-2010 / 19-11-2010
File Transfer...: 04-05-2010 / 01-12-2011 Detroit
Med's Request: 13-02-2012
Med's Done....: 02-03-2012
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 17-04-2012
VISA ISSUED...: 02-05-2012
LANDED..........: 02-05-2012
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« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2010, 09:58:33 pm » |
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1. You have to have a US Visitor Visa, if you are not from a country for which US allows visa free travel.
2. maps.google.com would be your best bet in the distance/route etc.
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« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2010, 02:29:43 am » |
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There are no travel Ristrictions but you need to keep few things in Mind
1.) You have valid US visa
2.) You would be able to renter only if you have a PR card ( whch takes about 45 days) or you need to decalre at Port of landing that you will leave soon, you get another doc to reenter and you apply PR after you land second time
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rinks25us
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« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2010, 02:58:49 pm » |
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There are no travel Ristrictions but you need to keep few things in Mind
1.) You have valid US visa
2.) You would be able to renter only if you have a PR card ( whch takes about 45 days) or you need to decalre at Port of landing that you will leave soon, you get another doc to reenter and you apply PR after you land second time
If you re-enter canada using your COPR via road, no other documentation should be needed.. but pls do confirm with the CBSA at the time of landing..all the best.. |
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« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2010, 03:16:50 pm » |
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friends, is it possible that we enter the USA as soon as we land? we have a sick relative and i want to go visit her as soon as i land.. or at least as soon as possible.
One more thing, who knows how long (in hours) is Toronto to Virginia? thanks.. will appreciate any response.
Remember that you visa will be one-way unless you are American. After landed, you can go to the US the same day (if you are not American, you will need visa to come back in unless you already have your PR card). If you decided to go back to the US and tell the officer at the border, the officer will put a hold on your PR card. Is there is anyway you could visit your relative before you land? Or can you wait until you get your PR card before you go back to the US? Think about it and do what is the best for you. Toronto CA-Verginia USA -------about 504.02 miles or 811.11 km Cheers, |
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imbubbles
Champion Member
Posts: 1009
Ratings: +10
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Manila
NOC Code......: Nurse/CI
App. Filed.......: Oct. 28, 2009
Doc's Request.: Jan. 09, 2010
AOR Received.: March 18, 2010
File Transfer...: March 13, 2010 (June 7 "In Process")
Med's Request: June 02, 2010
Med's Done....: July 02, 2010 (sent July16)
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: July 29, 2010
VISA ISSUED...: waiting
LANDED..........: in Vancouver February 2011 (target)
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« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2010, 09:51:26 pm » |
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I'm sorry i got confused. Assuming i have a valid travel visa to the US and i want to go to virginia as soon as i land, all i have to do is tell the immigration officers that i will be leaving soon and that i have to tell them when my reaturn is, and where will be my port of re-entry.... I can just show my permanent resident documents(?). but then apply for a PR as soon as i re-enter?
one more thing, what do you advice: pply for a US travel visa from here in the Philippines or apply once i land? will it take weeks when i apply in canada? im thinking it might be easier
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10/28/09-NS initial appln
01/09/10-AOR(1st)
03/13- sent full docs,Manila
03/18- AOR frm VO (2nd)
06/07-in process"
06/02-med and RFRP (06/22 received)
07/02-med done
07/16-med&RFRP sent
07/22 -PP req
O10/2 - VISA =)
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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2010, 03:21:05 pm » |
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I'm sorry i got confused. Assuming i have a valid travel visa to the US and i want to go to virginia as soon as i land, all i have to do is tell the immigration officers that i will be leaving soon and that i have to tell them when my reaturn is, and where will be my port of re-entry.... I can just show my permanent resident documents(?). but then apply for a PR as soon as i re-enter?
one more thing, what do you advice: pply for a US travel visa from here in the Philippines or apply once i land? will it take weeks when i apply in canada? im thinking it might be easier
Hello there. 1. If you tell the officer that you are going back to the US, he/she will put a hold on you PR card (this will take you longer to get it). 2. The PR visa is one way visa so after you land, you can go to the US but on your way back to Canada, you will need a visa or travel document (from Canada Embassy in the US) if you do not have your PR card. Suggestions: 1. Visit your family member in Virginia before you land 2. If you decided to land, wait until you get your PR card and you can travel more freely. 3. If you decided not to wait for your PR, there is no need to let the officer know about you going back to the US, however, once in the US, make sure that you visit Canada Embassy to get a visa or a travel document to easier your entrance here in Canada. |
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rslcanada
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Posts: 453
Ratings: +28
Category........: FSW1
NOC Code......: 0213
Pre-Assessed..: Yes
App. Filed.......: 21-01-2010
Doc's Request.: 06-04-2010
AOR Received.: 29-07-2010 (2nd) Ecas In Process 28-09-2010
File Transfer...: 16-04-2010
Med's Request: 04-10-2010 received in mail
Med's Done....: 09-10(Oct)-2010 @ CT,USA
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: May 30'11; PP sent June 9/ rcvd by CIC June 14,2011
VISA ISSUED...: June 20 & DM/received PP June 28, 2011
LANDED..........: August 7, 2011 via Winnipeg, MB stayed for 2wks & be back on July 2012
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« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2010, 10:22:03 pm » |
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as what I interpreted imbubbles concern...do she need to get US tourist visa once landed in canada since she already a Canada PR..... as far as I know only canadian citizen can travel to 56 countries including USA w/o visa.
so you need to get tourist visa & preferably apply for tourist visa if you are alrdy in canada. Its too hard to get US tourist visa in Phil. I dont know how fast is the processing of tourist visa stamp in your passport.
we need PR card to re enter canada somebody told me in this forum so we need to wait 1-2mos for PR card arrival.
pls correct me if I am wrong....
thanks!
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rhmanalili
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Posts: 211
Ratings: +3
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Manila
NOC Code......: 0213
App. Filed.......: 24-11-2009
Doc's Request.: 19-03-2010
AOR Received.: 13-07-2010
Med's Request: 28-09-2010 / 27-10-2010
Med's Done....: 26-10-2010
Passport Req..: 30-05-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 11-07-2011
LANDED..........: 17-09-2011
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« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2010, 04:05:46 am » |
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as what I interpreted imbubbles concern...do she need to get US tourist visa once landed in canada since she already a Canada PR..... as far as I know only canadian citizen can travel to 56 countries including USA w/o visa.
so you need to get tourist visa & preferably apply for tourist visa if you are alrdy in canada. Its too hard to get US tourist visa in Phil. I dont know how fast is the processing of tourist visa stamp in your passport.
we need PR card to re enter canada somebody told me in this forum so we need to wait 1-2mos for PR card arrival.
pls correct me if I am wrong....
thanks!
Hi rslcanada, Once landed, can we change the delivery address of the PR to somewhere else (in this case the US) so that we can use the PR to re-enter Canada? We are also planning to have my wife and kids go to America after landing in Canada so that it would be less costly (they would be staying with a relative in America) and it would give me more time to settle first before they join me. Or as an alternative, can I mail them the PR documents to America instead? Any experience from the group would be highly appreciated. Rich |
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rslcanada
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Posts: 453
Ratings: +28
Category........: FSW1
NOC Code......: 0213
Pre-Assessed..: Yes
App. Filed.......: 21-01-2010
Doc's Request.: 06-04-2010
AOR Received.: 29-07-2010 (2nd) Ecas In Process 28-09-2010
File Transfer...: 16-04-2010
Med's Request: 04-10-2010 received in mail
Med's Done....: 09-10(Oct)-2010 @ CT,USA
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: May 30'11; PP sent June 9/ rcvd by CIC June 14,2011
VISA ISSUED...: June 20 & DM/received PP June 28, 2011
LANDED..........: August 7, 2011 via Winnipeg, MB stayed for 2wks & be back on July 2012
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« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2010, 02:31:31 pm » |
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fyi, delivery address should be in canada so if you have friends or relatives in canada give their address & ask them later on to send the PR card to you in US thru fedex or any reliable shipping agency so you can re enter canada using your PR card.
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rhmanalili
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Posts: 211
Ratings: +3
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Manila
NOC Code......: 0213
App. Filed.......: 24-11-2009
Doc's Request.: 19-03-2010
AOR Received.: 13-07-2010
Med's Request: 28-09-2010 / 27-10-2010
Med's Done....: 26-10-2010
Passport Req..: 30-05-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 11-07-2011
LANDED..........: 17-09-2011
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« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2010, 08:57:37 pm » |
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fyi, delivery address should be in canada so if you have friends or relatives in canada give their address & ask them later on to send the PR card to you in US thru fedex or any reliable shipping agency so you can re enter canada using your PR card.
thanks for that info rslcanada.... appreciate the help. |
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explorer101
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« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2010, 09:02:52 pm » |
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I would have landed first in USA to see my relative and then proceded to do landing formalities in Canada by road/ air.
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