Can I visit to United States with a valid work permit of Canada and expired Visa

[esbex550]

Re: Applying for US Visa while Canadian Visa expires but holding a Valid PGWP

Hi,

So, this is the situation, I'm holding a valid PGWP and need to apply for US visa, but my canadian visa is expired, do I need to get the Canadian visa first or I can just apply for US visa, what I'f US embassy will ask me to get the Canadian Visa stamp first

how will enter Canada once you leave the country. BOWP is required to work legally in Canada. To enter / exit Canada, You need a visa.

 

[sandrazelda]

Re: Applying for US Visa while Canadian Visa expires but holding a Valid PGWP

Hi,

So, this is the situation, I'm holding a valid PGWP and need to apply for US visa, but my canadian visa is expired, do I need to get the Canadian visa first or I can just apply for US visa, what I'f US embassy will ask me to get the Canadian Visa stamp first

Hi akhil5293,

You don't need a Canadian entry visa to apply for US visa. As long as you have a valid PGWP (assuring your legal status in Canada), you can apply for US visa from Canada. My personal experience is: I have a valid PGWP and expired Canadian entry visa (expired during Jan 2013) but I successfully applied for 1 year US entry visa during Nov 2013. The US visa officer didn't ask me many questions. I was only asked for my legal status in Canada, my job and my trip purpose to US. Interview was done in like 5 min.

As other members mentioned above, after you get your US entry visa, if you are travelling ONLY to US, you don't need a Canadian visa to come back. Your valid PGWP will do (personal experience as well).

Hope the above may help.

 

[akhil5293]

Thank you so much for the information @sandra really appropriate that.
I just e-mail you, if you can reply, it will be great!


Thanks

 

[msingh199]

Good Morning All,

Need advise please.

I am currently on PGW and my company want me to travel US for some work purpose and I was wondering what is the procedure to travel/Visit United State ?

Do I need to apply for Visa ? if yes ,what is the cost ?

Thanks in advance

 

[mesumrizvi]

Having a US visa is a must.. even if u have expired canadian travel visa it is ok.. u can re-enter canada by personal car from US without travel visa but on valid work permit.. however u cannot come into canada on a plane or commercial bus without valid Canadian travel visa

Good Morning All,

Need advise please.

I am currently on PGW and my company want me to travel US for some work purpose and I was wondering what is the procedure to travel/Visit United State ?

Do I need to apply for Visa ? if yes ,what is the cost ?

Thanks in advance

 

[msingh199]

Having a US visa is a must.. even if u have expired canadian travel visa it is ok.. u can re-enter Canada by personal car from US without travel visa but on valid work permit.. however u cannot come into canada on a plane or commercial bus without valid Canadian travel visa

Thanks but my visa and work permit both are valid . Just like to know how to proceed .

What type of docs do I need to get us Visa and where do I go , Can it be done online or something ?

 

[vikrantcanada]

Thanks but my visa and work permit both are valid . Just like to know how to proceed .

What type of docs do I need to get us Visa and where do I go , Can it be done online or something ?

Even though u don't have valid visa but u have valid work permit u can enter from US only.

T o apply for US visa you have to fill form DS-160 online . After you completed the form you need to book an interview appointment on the below link

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-CA/niv

U just need ur passport DS 160 confirmation and interview appointment confirmation.

U may provide extra documents like job letter and your funds, but they don't ask for this.

 

[nuke noodles]

Having a US visa is a must.. even if u have expired canadian travel visa it is ok.. u can re-enter canada by personal car from US without travel visa but on valid work permit.. however u cannot come into canada on a plane or commercial bus without valid Canadian travel visa

Yep, having US visa, Canadian visa and Canadian WP are must, however I don't think plane and car made difference. Recently I had done both - business trips and coming back from US by plane and by car. By plane, lined up to clear canadian custom with expired visa and valid WP, got asked a few questions but in 5
mins it's done. By car, didn't even have to get out the car, basically no questions asked, and in 3 mins it's done.

 

[nuke noodles]

Even though u don't have valid visa but u have valid work permit u can enter from US only.

T o apply for US visa you have to fill form DS-160 online . After you completed the form you need to book an interview appointment on the below link

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-CA/niv

U just need ur passport DS 160 confirmation and interview appointment confirmation.

U may provide extra documents like job letter and your funds, but they don't ask for this.
+1
Just to add one point:
You do your interview appointment, the the US visa officer will take your passport for visa stamping by the end of interview. In 1 weeks after that you either retrieve it (with visa) from Loomis express or in your mail.

 

[Chead]

As long as you visit US by road, your valid work permit is sufficient for travel. You do not need to have a Canadian visa to come back to Canada from US.

I travelled to US without TRV by car and came back to Canada twice in the past.

Hi but what if I have my restoration status because I am waiting for my new lmia or contract I am a foreign worker here in canada 4 years 7 months working in the same employer is that possible to get a us visa to visit my family ?

 

[scylla]

Hi but what if I have my restoration status because I am waiting for my new lmia or contract I am a foreign worker here in canada 4 years 7 months working in the same employer is that possible to get a us visa to visit my family ?

If you are on restoration - you must remain in Canada.

 

[Sonia D]

Hi
Currently I am on work permit in canada and I want to apply for US visitor visa to visit my cousin in December.
So can anyone Please help me in letting me know that what documents(list)do I need for that.
Thank you

 

[Bs65]

Hi
Currently I am on work permit in canada and I want to apply for US visitor visa to visit my cousin in December.
So can anyone Please help me in letting me know that what documents(list)do I need for that.
Thank you

All info on the US embassy site

https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/