Expired visa and permit; stuck in US

[ustase]

Hey,

I was dumb enough to fly to New York City without realizing that my Canadian travel documents had expired last October, and now (understandably) I can't cross the border to go back. At the moment the consulate and Queen's University international office are closed, so I haven't been able to contact them for help. My passport would require a valid visa, or a study permit, for reentry.

I'm currently in Buffalo, having thought that I could file my study permit application at the point of entry/border control. Of course, this plan didn't quite flesh out. Would you happen to have any suggestions on what I should do until Monday (when the offices reopen)?

I know this is a ridiculous question but at this point I'm so utterly drained and stressed out that I just had to make a post. Thank you for any input.

 

[canuck78]

Assume you are not from a visa exempt country. Is your study permit still valid? Your only option is to apply for a TRV. The issue is that it can take some time. Would not wait for Queens and apply ASAP on Monday.

 

[babsizkil]

Hey,

I was dumb enough to fly to New York City without realizing that my Canadian travel documents had expired last October, and now (understandably) I can't cross the border to go back. At the moment the consulate and Queen's University international office are closed, so I haven't been able to contact them for help. My passport would require a valid visa, or a study permit, for reentry.

I'm currently in Buffalo, having thought that I could file my study permit application at the point of entry/border control. Of course, this plan didn't quite flesh out. Would you happen to have any suggestions on what I should do until Monday (when the offices reopen)?

I know this is a ridiculous question but at this point I'm so utterly drained and stressed out that I just had to make a post. Thank you for any input.

What you need now is a study permit and TRV or just visa for re-entry. It is unfortunate it'll will take some time to process. I hope you've all the require documents to apply for TRV at your disposal. If yes, don't wait any longer.

 

[jweekend]

Have you applied online for n extension?

 

[bongoman]

Depending on your situation living wise it might be better to return to your home country and apply/wait from there, it could take months. Unclear exactly what is expired but consulates normally dont do much except tell you to apply online.

 

[ustase]

Thanks for the replies, everyone!

Happy to report that I actually was able to renew my permit at the border, and am now waiting on my friend to pick me up I’m so, so relieved right now.

 

[bongoman]

I think we forgot you dont need a TRV if you only go to the US! Very lucky, did they give tou any problems to get a new SP?