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prell101

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Feb 21, 2010
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Hi all.

I reside in the U.S. but i overstayed my visa. How would this effect me at the Canadian port of entry? If i show ties to the U.S would this still count even though currently im "out of status"?

Any advice would be appreciated.
 

job_seeker

VIP Member
Jul 27, 2009
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prell101 said:
Hi all.

I reside in the U.S. but i overstayed my visa. How would this effect me at the Canadian port of entry? If i show ties to the U.S would this still count even though currently im "out of status"?

Any advice would be appreciated.
You must have a valid status in the US before you can apply for a visit visa.

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/buffalo/imm/visa_temp.aspx?lang=eng#REQUIREMENTSALL

REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA APPLICANTS WITH TEMPORARY STATUS IN THE US

You must provide proof of lawful temporary status in the United States

If you are in the United States with temporary status, please provide:

* Your US Non-Immigrant Visa, (whether it is in your current passport or an expired passport)
* The original I-94 card issued by US authorities at the time of your entry into the US

If you are in the United States with B1/B2 status, please provide:

* Proof of ties to your country of usual residence.

This should include (but is not limited to):

* Proof of intention to return to that country (e.g.: airline tickets, travel itineraries),
* Proof of employment (e.g.: letter from employer, recent pay stubs, tax returns),
* Proof of studies (transcripts, letter from school) and
* Proof of funds (e.g.: bank records, property ownership documents).