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    Daily commute (Detroit-Windsor) (H1b and Canada PR)

    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?
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    Daily commute (Detroit-Windsor) (H1b and Canada PR)

    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.
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    Daily commute (Detroit-Windsor) (H1b and Canada PR)

    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...
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    Visitor Visa (from India - outside of Canada) applicants of October or November 2020

    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?
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    Visitor Visa (from India - outside of Canada) applicants of October or November 2020

    Thank you John. Please keep us posted if you gain any clarity. Appreciate your response.
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    Visitor Visa (from India - outside of Canada) applicants of October or November 2020

    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...
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    Daily commute (Detroit-Windsor) (H1b and Canada PR)

    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...
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    Daily commute (Detroit-Windsor) (H1b and Canada PR)

    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...
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    Daily commute (Detroit-Windsor) (H1b and Canada PR)

    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...
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    Daily commute (Detroit-Windsor) (H1b and Canada PR)

    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...
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    Daily commute (Detroit-Windsor) (H1b and Canada PR)

    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.
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    Daily commute (Detroit-Windsor) (H1b and Canada PR)

    What address do you provide for paystubs? Does your company system accept a foreign address? If not, do you give friend's/office's address?
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    Daily commute (Detroit-Windsor) (H1b and Canada PR)

    I moved during Corona. Looked for place online, asked for a virtual tour of apartment with building manager. They did ask for money order of security deposit which can only be in CAD so asked my friends to arrange that. Got internet connection before moving too, ask them to mail the router on...
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    Daily commute (Detroit-Windsor) (H1b and Canada PR)

    For those who commute daily to US, do you use some kind of travel insurance? Any recommendation? My employer in US does have a relatively cheaper HSA plan but I understand you need to be resident of US to qualify for HSA. I might be wrong though. Anyway I would rather not be paying for insurance...
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    Rumors about an executive order that bans the entry H1b holders around.

    So I will be moving permanently on July 1st. Do you guys have any idea if the 14 days quarantine is mandatory for first time visitors during Covid like me? even if my company provides a letter stating that I am an essential employee?
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    Rumors about an executive order that bans the entry H1b holders around.

    I called cbp too at ambassador bridge, I asked " regarding the president's executive order that went live today, does someone with existing h1b stamp and a valid i797 document allowed to enter in United States from Canada". The officer on the other end replied in very stern voice and just said...
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    Commuting to US everyday and Shadow payroll in Canada

    Hello, I am planning on moving to Windsor in July and commuting to work every day which is in Michigan. I have canadian PR and H1B in US. I recently talked to my immigration and tax attorneys of my company, and while immigration attorney was completely fine with me residing in Canada and coming...
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    Apartments suggestion in Windsor for Daily commute to Detroit

    Hello, I am looking to move to windsor in July 2020 and would be commuting everyday to detroit for work. I am lookig for residential areas and apartment complex suggestions. I have finished my soft landing but still dont have bank account. Any idea how they will be accepting the security...