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I used to have a H1B visa stamp in my old non Canadian passport. The visa has since expired. I currently have a Canadian passport and a 797 approval. What is the process to enter the US via land and via air? 1) Does one require a H1B visa stamp from the US consulate in Canada? 2) Can I enter...

I have valid H1B Visa stamping until 2021 with employer A. If another employer (say company B) applies for my 797 and it's approved. 1) Do I need a visa stamp with employer B to enter the US to work on a daily basis? 2) Can I use approved 797 with existing H1B stamp which is valid till 2021...

If I live in Canada on my PR and drive to the US in the morning on a H1B visa (with a US employer) and return back to Canada the same day in the evening, will those days count towards PR (2 out of 5 years) and citizenship eligibility? If those days count, will it be an issue when I apply for...

I am currently working in Canada on a Work Permit (TWP) and would like to know the time it takes for PR processing for someone inside Canada. I notice the Buffalo office is taking around 2 years for the processing. Is this the office which will be processing the PR for applicants in Canada?

I was able to export the car from the US. I entered Canada on a work visa, can I still import it? At the border I was told that I cannot import the car since my stay is for less than 3 years. My work visa is valid for 2 years. Please clarify.

I entered Canada on a work visa and currently staying at a hotel. I want to apply for a SIN, health card, bank account etc. Can I apply for these and give my hotel address?? Or do I have to wait to get into a apartment and give them my house address? Thanks.

I have moved from the US to Canada on a work permit and would like to know my next steps. I have listed a few that I am aware of, please confirm if they are correct and if they are in the right order. 1) Apply for SIN so I can start working and get paid. Can I apply for one before I find a...

If I enter Canada using a work permit (intra-company transferee), is there a minimum number of hours I need to work for me to keep the permit active? Why I ask is for a H1B work visa in the US, you need to be working full-time or 40 hours per week to keep it active. Is there any similar rule in...

If I move from USA to Canada with a Canadian TWP (Temporary work permit), can I bring goods (furniture, car, household electronics etc) with me? Is it any different if I have my PR first and then move to Canada? If I plan to apply for a PR after I start working in Canada, does it change anything?

I have a job offer in Canada from a multinational firm. I am interested in getting the PR. I do not have to join right away though, so which of the below options would be ideal way to apply for the PR? (Mine is an IT related job which is NOT in the list of occupations in demand). Option (1)...