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Old Jul 29th 2009 | 7:13 pm
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So, I already made a thread about this and was told not to worry, however, I have noticed the visa says, "does not allow re-entry" or something similar. Should I be worried? I leave for USA in two days and my visa doesn't expire until next year, so I don't want to go home!

Please make me feel better about this! Will I be okay to visit USA?
 
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Not sure but best not to risk it, maybe contact bunac and ask them or even email chc, not too sure about this but i have included a link for bunac

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So I filled in the ESTA which I believe is mandatory now and was approved. Now, does this mean I am now eligible to travel into USA and return to Canada. I really don't wish to leave obviously!
 
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So I filled in the ESTA which I believe is mandatory now and was approved. Now, does this mean I am now eligible to travel into USA and return to Canada. I really don't wish to leave obviously!
"does not allow re-entry" is referring to not being allowed to extend your BUNAC work permit after it expires, and not that you can't leave Canada once you are here. You could of course apply for a different sort of work permit to stay on but that is another topic.

No offence, but you seemed to get your knickers in a knot on your other thread, where people reassured you. You mentioned reading some handbook that got you all worried. And now you have started a second thread.

I know the unknown can be stressful and worrying, but when I was going through an uncertain time trying to go from BUNAC to PR, I used BE, but I also used other sources to do my own research.

The reassurnace, and experiences you have received on here doesn't sound like it is enough for you, so perhaps you should start doing your own research using sources that you feel are reliable.
 
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Default Re: Visiting USA on Bunac

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"does not allow re-entry" is referring to not being allowed to extend your BUNAC work permit after it expires, and not that you can't leave Canada once you are here. You could of course apply for a different sort of work permit to stay on but that is another topic.

No offence, but you seemed to get your knickers in a knot on your other thread, where people reassured you. You mentioned reading some handbook that got you all worried. And now you have started a second thread.

I know the unknown can be stressful and worrying, but when I was going through an uncertain time trying to go from BUNAC to PR, I used BE, but I also used other sources to do my own research.

The reassurnace, and experiences you have received on here doesn't sound like it is enough for you, so perhaps you should start doing your own research using sources that you feel are reliable.
Oh, I'm sorry. Yeah, I made this thread, then realised I had already made one so started to reply in that thread. Sorry for the confusion. I e-mailed bunac so I'm waiting to hear back and feel better about the trip thanks to the posters on here. If other people have done it and I have no criminal background or anything else that may red-flag me, I feel as though I should be okay.

Thanks again.
 
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Not sure how many times people can tell you not to worry and that they have made the trip many many times.............mind you it seems you are so nervous you'll probably make a hash of it and end up getting a body cavity search because you answered yes to one of the questions you obviously answer no too.

Best bet is to stay at home in your room for the duration of your visa.
 
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Not sure how many times people can tell you not to worry and that they have made the trip many many times.............mind you it seems you are so nervous you'll probably make a hash of it and end up getting a body cavity search because you answered yes to one of the questions you obviously answer no too.

Best bet is to stay at home in your room for the duration of your visa.
Well, thank you for being condescending. I realise I was panicking but I just didn't want to jeopardize my working visa, but yes, people telling me they've taken the trip to US whilst on Bunac does make me feel better. Sorry if it angered you, and thank you anyway.
 
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Well, thank you for being condescending. I realise I was panicking but I just didn't want to jeopardize my working visa, but yes, people telling me they've taken the trip to US whilst on Bunac does make me feel better. Sorry if it angered you, and thank you anyway.
Glad you are calm now.........just listen to people's advice and stop panicing and acting like a big girls blouse and you won't get sarcastic comments.
 
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just make sure the americans dont remove your cnadian visa and you will be fine.
 
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Originally Posted by TomHoney
just make sure the americans dont remove your cnadian visa and you will be fine.
They don't have the right too, why would they? Never happened to me on the numerous times I've crossed the border.
 
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ive read they have done it by accident before.

Do you get much interrogation on your way back in if you have done it alot?
 
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Originally Posted by TomHoney
ive read they have done it by accident before.

Do you get much interrogation on your way back in if you have done it alot?
Just the same as when you enter the country, where did you go and why. Doesn't matter if your WP is removed as you have a visa stamp in your passport.

I've probably been over 12 times in the past 18 months.
 
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Just the same as when you enter the country, where did you go and why. Doesn't matter if your WP is removed as you have a visa stamp in your passport.

I've probably been over 12 times in the past 18 months.
I got to drive From Sarnia to winipeg and it would cut about 6 hours off the drive going through the states. Dnt think its worth the interogation and line ups at the borders though.
 

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