visiting canada while app in process

[Jojo12]

i am an American citizen currently being sponsored i would like to visit my wife n son in canadda what is the best way to go about doing this while my application in in process

 

[AAL1984]

There is no issue here, you are an American Citizen you don't need a visa to go to Canada. Just show up at the border or airport with your passport and that's all you need.

 

[wilson]

The issue at the Canadian boarder is that the visitor has to prove that he/she will return after the short visit to USA.

 

[CharlieD10]

If you go with the normal trappings of a visitor and are only planning a short visit, you should have few issues, if any.

If you are planning to go for an extended visit to wait out your PR processing, don't arrive at the border with everything including the kitchen sink. Have some proof of ties remaining to the US, proof of funds to support yourself (whether from yourself, your wife or jointly), and proof your PR application has been submitted (a copy of the receipt and the sponsor approval letter/email if you have that already).

 

[Jojo12]

thanx guys

 

[AmericaninQuebec]

The issue at the Canadian boarder is that the visitor has to prove that he/she will return after the short visit to USA.

Not necessarily true. If the application is already submitted they are far more lenient with this. When I first crossed the border to stay with my fiancé I was questioned about finances, ties to home, etc. much more so. Once I was married my application was submitted they stopped asking for any of that and renewed my visitor record numerous times without me needing to show proof that I would be leaving at any point in the near or distant future.

Agreed though, don't show up at the border with more than say your clothes, laptop, that sort of thing. They wouldn't be happy to see you there with a Uhaul. Hehe.

 

[Jojo12]

Not necessarily true. If the application is already submitted they are far more lenient with this. When I first crossed the border to stay with my fiancé I was questioned about finances, ties to home, etc. much more so. Once I was married my application was submitted they stopped asking for any of that and renewed my visitor record numerous times without me needing to show proof that I would be leaving at any point in the near or distant future.

Agreed though, don't show up at the border with more than say your clothes, laptop, that sort of thing. They wouldn't be happy to see you there with a Uhaul. Hehe.

well i caled boarder service today and they said all i need to show is my passport as it would be like any visit for an american coming to canada just to verify with immigration canada that it will cot affect my app callled immmi can and the said i will just be asked routine questions at the boarder and it wouldnt affect my app so i am looking to visit my wife and son in a couple weeks if i dont hear about my ppr b4 the 23rd wilol inform you of how it goes and questions asked by officers fingers crosssed