US Visitor Visa as a Protected Person in Canada

[ALI-26]

Hi everyone,

Has anyone here applied for a US visitor visa while being a protected person in Canada (not a PR yet), but with a refugee travel document, work permit, and NOD?

* Was it approved easily or was it complicated?
* At the airport, did US immigration ask you a lot of questions or extra documents?

For context: I entered the US before on a visitor visa, stayed 5 days with my brother (he has a green card), and then crossed back at the legal Canadian land border in Alberta and applied for asylum.

Do you think it’s better to apply for the US visa now, or wait until I get Canadian PR (which can take 2+ years for refugees)?

Thanks in advance for any advice or experiences!

 

[canuck78]

Hi everyone,

Has anyone here applied for a US visitor visa while being a protected person in Canada (not a PR yet), but with a refugee travel document, work permit, and NOD?

* Was it approved easily or was it complicated?
* At the airport, did US immigration ask you a lot of questions or extra documents?

For context: I entered the US before on a visitor visa, stayed 5 days with my brother (he has a green card), and then crossed back at the legal Canadian land border in Alberta and applied for asylum.

Do you think it’s better to apply for the US visa now, or wait until I get Canadian PR (which can take 2+ years for refugees)?

Thanks in advance for any advice or experiences!

You can certainly try but it has become much harder under Trump. The fact that you entered via the US may also complicate the process. Out together the strongest application possible if you have strong ties to Canada (longterm employment, housing, dependent family) as well as decent savings and see what happens Would also be planning for 3-5+ years for PR these days given the backlog.

 

[Striker3691]

Hi everyone,

Has anyone here applied for a US visitor visa while being a protected person in Canada (not a PR yet), but with a refugee travel document, work permit, and NOD?

* Was it approved easily or was it complicated?
* At the airport, did US immigration ask you a lot of questions or extra documents?

For context: I entered the US before on a visitor visa, stayed 5 days with my brother (he has a green card), and then crossed back at the legal Canadian land border in Alberta and applied for asylum.

Do you think it’s better to apply for the US visa now, or wait until I get Canadian PR (which can take 2+ years for refugees)?

Thanks in advance for any advice or experiences!

Hello!
You can certainly apply for the b1b2 visa as I did this march and got it .
You just need to bring your notice of decision your work related document if you’re working . For me the process was smooth he asked me have I ever been to USA before I told him and he asked about my current status and I handed him over my notice of decision .

 

[Elkana]

Hi everyone,

Has anyone here applied for a US visitor visa while being a protected person in Canada (not a PR yet), but with a refugee travel document, work permit, and NOD?

* Was it approved easily or was it complicated?
* At the airport, did US immigration ask you a lot of questions or extra documents?

For context: I entered the US before on a visitor visa, stayed 5 days with my brother (he has a green card), and then crossed back at the legal Canadian land border in Alberta and applied for asylum.

Do you think it’s better to apply for the US visa now, or wait until I get Canadian PR (which can take 2+ years for refugees)?

Thanks in advance for any advice or experiences!

Hi you already did interview? My interview will be march

 

[ALI-26]

I didn't apply yet.good luck

 

[Flowercita]

I applied and the officer was really rude and disrespectful with me. Said I can go to USA and remain there. Not good idea I think to apply while Trump is president. The new politics are totally anti immigrant.
But you can certainly try. Good luck.

 

[cleo007]

I applied and the officer was really rude and disrespectful with me. Said I can go to USA and remain there. Not good idea I think to apply while Trump is president. The new politics are totally anti immigrant.
But you can certainly try. Good luck.

I just had my interview today.RTD still waiting on PR.The Visa was approved but dont know it will be for 2,5 or 10 years.The questions were very direct and straightforward.

 

[Elkana]

I just had my interview today.RTD still waiting on PR.The Visa was approved but dont know it will be for 2,5 or 10 years.The questions were very direct and straightforward.

Hey my appointment is next month. What did they ask you? I have RTD and NOD. Thanks

 

[cleo007]

Hey my appointment is next month. What did they ask you? I have RTD and NOD. Thanks

If i have my home country passport
-purpose of visit
-Duration
-what i do for a living
-what is my highest certificate
-if i have ever been denied a US visa
-How long i have been in Canada
-when am i expecting my PR card
-Any relation here in Canada or US.
Just answer plainly and direct no long talk ,keep a smile and positive attitude.Also take the original of Work permit,copy of NOD and if you have AOR for PR just go with a copy.Good luck!

 

[cleo007]

If i have my home country passport
-purpose of visit
-Duration
-what i do for a living
-what is my highest certificate
-if i have ever been denied a US visa
-How long i have been in Canada
-when am i expecting my PR card
-Any relation here in Canada or US.
Just answer plainly and direct no long talk ,keep a smile and positive attitude.Also take the original of Work permit,copy of NOD and if you have AOR for PR just go with a copy.Good luck!

Aslo asked about My travel history where i have been to and verified the visas on the RTD.

 

[Elkana]

If i have my home country passport
-purpose of visit
-Duration
-what i do for a living
-what is my highest certificate
-if i have ever been denied a US visa
-How long i have been in Canada
-when am i expecting my PR card
-Any relation here in Canada or US.
Just answer plainly and direct no long talk ,keep a smile and positive attitude.Also take the original of Work permit,copy of NOD and if you have AOR for PR just go with a copy.Good luck!

Thanks which consulate did you apply?
I just did one mistake when I fill ds160 for relative in usa I feel my 3 sisters, unfortunately I forgot to fill my mom, she is us green card holder. The problem is I can’t change my ds form for 3 time.

 

[Elkana]

Aslo asked about My travel history where i have been to and verified the visas on the RTD.

I travel a lot but when I was back home, should I bring those stamp copy?

 

[cleo007]

Thanks which consulate did you apply?
I just did one mistake when I fill ds160 for relative in usa I feel my 3 sisters, unfortunately I forgot to fill my mom, she is us green card holder. The problem is I can’t change my ds form for 3 time.

I did in Vancouver.I will advise calling the Visa appointment line and inquire what to do..if the previous Visas were on your home country passport not sure it would count here .But if you have copies why not.Also be careful with having a lot of relatives in the US they can see it as a motive to deny you on grounds you may not come back.Three people infront of me got denied for that as they had a lot of relatives in the US.

 

[Elkana]

I did in Vancouver.I will advise calling the Visa appointment line and inquire what to do..if the previous Visas were on your home country passport not sure it would count here .But if you have copies why not.Also be careful with having a lot of relatives in the US they can see it as a motive to deny you on grounds you may not come back.Three people infront of me got denied for that as they had a lot of relatives in the US.

Ohhhh wow, but I can’t hide it you know. Are those guys with RTD?

 

[faithfulgh]

I did in Vancouver.I will advise calling the Visa appointment line and inquire what to do..if the previous Visas were on your home country passport not sure it would count here .But if you have copies why not.Also be careful with having a lot of relatives in the US they can see it as a motive to deny you on grounds you may not come back.Three people infront of me got denied for that as they had a lot of relatives in the US.

when filling visa application form...did you select stateless as country of citizenship