Applying for US visa without PR card

[draxz1289]

Hello,

I am not sure if this is the right section, I got my PR and did my landing in April. I have always wanted to go to the US and wondering if I can apply for the US visit visa with just my confirmation paper since I havent got the PR card yet.

and can I return to Canada using the COPR

any help is appreciated

 

[wufan33]

yes, you can apply for US visa with your landing paper only. However, you must have your PR card if you want to return to Canada.

 

[AnaMaria]

You can apply visa to US. But being a PR in Canada does not ensure your visa to the US. You have to demonstrate that you have a strong ties to your home country or Canada (or other countries).

 

[SenoritaBella]

A pr card is required for travel by commercial carrier(plane, boat, bus, train) and applying for a US visa without it is a risk, unless you plan to show that you are travelling by land in your own car?

 

[draxz1289]

I think I will wait till i get my card to apply for the visa then, I hope I wont have a problem to show that I have ties since I have lived in Canada for the past 6 years now

 

[SenoritaBella]

If you are employed and have a letter from your employer, adequate funds for your trip, etc, you should be fine. Some permanent residents are lucky to get a 5 year multiple entry US visa.

I think I will wait till i get my card to apply for the visa then, I hope I wont have a problem to show that I have ties since I have lived in Canada for the past 6 years now

 

[draxz1289]

I am a student, do you think I can apply for without the PR card while being a student or should I apply after I get my PR card?

Thank you

 

[SenoritaBella]

Unless you really have to go, it doesn't hurt to wait for the pr card. To show ties as a student, you would need proof current enrollment, transcripts, fee receipt, adequate funds, etc.

I am a student, do you think I can apply for without the PR card while being a student or should I apply after I get my PR card?

Thank you