Can A K 3 Visa Holder Travel To Canada
Sep 5th 2003, 9:55 pm
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Can A K 3 Visa Holder Travel To Canada
HI ALL,
My wife is here on a k 3 visa and we already applied for the AOS and also already got approved for the employemnt card. Can we travel to toronto ,Canada with the current visa.
regards
kindia
My wife is here on a k 3 visa and we already applied for the AOS and also already got approved for the employemnt card. Can we travel to toronto ,Canada with the current visa.
regards
kindia
Sep 7th 2003, 3:07 am
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Re: Can A K 3 Visa Holder Travel To Canada
U sure can! I travel back and forth to Vancouver to visit and I never
have a problem, I just show them my Passport with K3 and off I go.
Sometimes I have to educate some of them on what the K3 is exactly,
you'd think they would know but I guess not. Enjoy your trip!
have a problem, I just show them my Passport with K3 and off I go.
Sometimes I have to educate some of them on what the K3 is exactly,
you'd think they would know but I guess not. Enjoy your trip!
Sep 7th 2003, 3:33 am
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Re: Can A K 3 Visa Holder Travel To Canada
Originally posted by kindia
HI ALL,
My wife is here on a k 3 visa and we already applied for the AOS and also already got approved for the employemnt card. Can we travel to toronto ,Canada with the current visa.
regards
kindia
HI ALL,
My wife is here on a k 3 visa and we already applied for the AOS and also already got approved for the employemnt card. Can we travel to toronto ,Canada with the current visa.
regards
kindia
Double check with the Canadian Consulate.
Rete
Sep 7th 2003, 3:45 am
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Re: Can A K 3 Visa Holder Travel To Canada
what a co-incidence, I am also a k3er, am too will travel to Toronto for a short visit. Don't worry, a k3er is allow to re-enter US as long as your k3 visa is not expired even with the pending AOS.
Originally posted by kindia
HI ALL,
My wife is here on a k 3 visa and we already applied for the AOS and also already got approved for the employemnt card. Can we travel to toronto ,Canada with the current visa.
regards
kindia
HI ALL,
My wife is here on a k 3 visa and we already applied for the AOS and also already got approved for the employemnt card. Can we travel to toronto ,Canada with the current visa.
regards
kindia
Sep 7th 2003, 5:53 am
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Re: Can A K 3 Visa Holder Travel To Canada
Originally posted by Rete
Without a green card, if your country is required to have a visa to visit Canada then you still need a tourist visa. A K-3 is not residency and you are treated in the same manner as if you were comng from your native country.
Double check with the Canadian Consulate.
Rete
Without a green card, if your country is required to have a visa to visit Canada then you still need a tourist visa. A K-3 is not residency and you are treated in the same manner as if you were comng from your native country.
Double check with the Canadian Consulate.
Rete
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
It says that:
'Citizens of the following countries and territories require a Visa to VISIT or TRANSIT Canada".......The list goes on to include India.
But the further down it states:
VISITOR VISA EXEMPTIONS
Many people do not require a visa to visit Canada. These include:
".........persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence."
i am confused, there are two rule rule sets here.....
If the person is from India, does the fact of having the alien registration card (or other PROOF of it....which would be what?) negate the need for visa?
Visa rules have knitted, if not croched themselves a bit differently in the past few years.
Best wishes,
Sep 7th 2003, 12:14 pm
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Re: Can A K 3 Visa Holder Travel To Canada
That is my understanding of it. A green card negates the need for a tourist visa to enter Canada for a citizen of India. However, for the OP, a K-3 is not a green card and therefore if the OP would have needed a tourist visa to enter Canada before they still do now.
Since the OP is a member of expats, I am copying this post to the misc.canadian.immigration site on expats so one of the Canadian attorneys can answer.
Rete
Since the OP is a member of expats, I am copying this post to the misc.canadian.immigration site on expats so one of the Canadian attorneys can answer.
Rete
Originally posted by tara
Hi Rete, these snippits are from Canadian site:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
It says that:
'Citizens of the following countries and territories require a Visa to VISIT or TRANSIT Canada".......The list goes on to include India.
But the further down it states:
VISITOR VISA EXEMPTIONS
Many people do not require a visa to visit Canada. These include:
".........persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence."
i am confused, there are two rule rule sets here.....
If the person is from India, does the fact of having the alien registration card (or other PROOF of it....which would be what?) negate the need for visa?
Visa rules have knitted, if not croched themselves a bit differently in the past few years.
Best wishes,
Hi Rete, these snippits are from Canadian site:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
It says that:
'Citizens of the following countries and territories require a Visa to VISIT or TRANSIT Canada".......The list goes on to include India.
But the further down it states:
VISITOR VISA EXEMPTIONS
Many people do not require a visa to visit Canada. These include:
".........persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence."
i am confused, there are two rule rule sets here.....
If the person is from India, does the fact of having the alien registration card (or other PROOF of it....which would be what?) negate the need for visa?
Visa rules have knitted, if not croched themselves a bit differently in the past few years.
Best wishes,
Sep 7th 2003, 4:23 pm
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Re: Can A K 3 Visa Holder Travel To Canada
I have to apologize for saying you can without getting more detailed
information of your situation. I just assumed you were Canadian and
that was wrong of me. Thank you to the others who answered the
question.
Sorry
Me
information of your situation. I just assumed you were Canadian and
that was wrong of me. Thank you to the others who answered the
question.
Sorry
Me
Sep 7th 2003, 4:41 pm
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Re: Can A K 3 Visa Holder Travel To Canada
Hi
"tara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Originally posted by Rete
> > Without a green card, if your country is required to have a visa to
> > visit Canada then you still need a tourist visa. A K-3 is not
> > residency and you are treated in the same manner as if you were comng
> > from your native country.
> >
> > Double check with the Canadian Consulate.
> >
> > Rete
> Hi Rete, these snippits are from Canadian site:
> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
> It says that:
> 'Citizens of the following countries and territories require a Visa to
> VISIT or TRANSIT Canada".......The list goes on to include India.
> But the further down it states:
> VISITOR VISA EXEMPTIONS
> Many people do not require a visa to visit Canada. These include:
> ".........persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent
> residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green
> card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence."
> i am confused, there are two rule rule sets here.....
> If the person is from India, does the fact of having the alien
> registration card (or other PROOF of it....which would be what?) negate
> the need for visa?
> Visa rules have knitted, if not croched themselves a bit differently in
> the past few years.
> Best wishes,
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Green card holders do not require visitor visa to enter Canada.
PMM
"tara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Originally posted by Rete
> > Without a green card, if your country is required to have a visa to
> > visit Canada then you still need a tourist visa. A K-3 is not
> > residency and you are treated in the same manner as if you were comng
> > from your native country.
> >
> > Double check with the Canadian Consulate.
> >
> > Rete
> Hi Rete, these snippits are from Canadian site:
> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
> It says that:
> 'Citizens of the following countries and territories require a Visa to
> VISIT or TRANSIT Canada".......The list goes on to include India.
> But the further down it states:
> VISITOR VISA EXEMPTIONS
> Many people do not require a visa to visit Canada. These include:
> ".........persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent
> residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green
> card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence."
> i am confused, there are two rule rule sets here.....
> If the person is from India, does the fact of having the alien
> registration card (or other PROOF of it....which would be what?) negate
> the need for visa?
> Visa rules have knitted, if not croched themselves a bit differently in
> the past few years.
> Best wishes,
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Green card holders do not require visitor visa to enter Canada.
PMM
Sep 8th 2003, 1:22 am
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Re: Can A K 3 Visa Holder Travel To Canada
Originally posted by Pmm
Hi
"tara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Originally posted by Rete
> > Without a green card, if your country is required to have a visa to
> > visit Canada then you still need a tourist visa. A K-3 is not
> > residency and you are treated in the same manner as if you were comng
> > from your native country.
> >
> > Double check with the Canadian Consulate.
> >
> > Rete
> Hi Rete, these snippits are from Canadian site:
> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
> It says that:
> 'Citizens of the following countries and territories require a Visa to
> VISIT or TRANSIT Canada".......The list goes on to include India.
> But the further down it states:
> VISITOR VISA EXEMPTIONS
> Many people do not require a visa to visit Canada. These include:
> ".........persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent
> residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green
> card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence."
> i am confused, there are two rule rule sets here.....
> If the person is from India, does the fact of having the alien
> registration card (or other PROOF of it....which would be what?) negate
> the need for visa?
> Visa rules have knitted, if not croched themselves a bit differently in
> the past few years.
> Best wishes,
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Green card holders do not require visitor visa to enter Canada.
PMM
Hi
"tara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Originally posted by Rete
> > Without a green card, if your country is required to have a visa to
> > visit Canada then you still need a tourist visa. A K-3 is not
> > residency and you are treated in the same manner as if you were comng
> > from your native country.
> >
> > Double check with the Canadian Consulate.
> >
> > Rete
> Hi Rete, these snippits are from Canadian site:
> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
> It says that:
> 'Citizens of the following countries and territories require a Visa to
> VISIT or TRANSIT Canada".......The list goes on to include India.
> But the further down it states:
> VISITOR VISA EXEMPTIONS
> Many people do not require a visa to visit Canada. These include:
> ".........persons lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent
> residence who are in possession of their alien registration card (Green
> card) or can provide other evidence of permanent residence."
> i am confused, there are two rule rule sets here.....
> If the person is from India, does the fact of having the alien
> registration card (or other PROOF of it....which would be what?) negate
> the need for visa?
> Visa rules have knitted, if not croched themselves a bit differently in
> the past few years.
> Best wishes,
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Green card holders do not require visitor visa to enter Canada.
PMM
Hello Pmm,
The point that we are trying to sort out is if the matter of Kiindia'w wife being a K-3 recipient.
The K3 Marriage Visa is a multiple entry visa and upon entering the US, and prior to the expiration of the K3 visa, the foreign bride or husband must file for adjustment of status in order to become a permanent resident "green card" holder. In order to file for adjustment of status, the foreign bride or husband must first have received an approval notice of the spousal immigrant visa petition from the BCIS that was originally filed at the time of K3 visa processing.
Kindia's wife has only applied for the AOS. She does not have the "green card" yet, only the applicaiton in. What will the border take as proof that she has applied? What do you have as proof Kindia?
Best wishes,
Last edited by tara; Sep 8th 2003 at 1:28 am.
Sep 8th 2003, 5:04 pm
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Hi Tara
"tara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Originally posted by Pmm
> > Hi
> >
> > "tara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]"]news:950798.106291403-
> > [email protected][/url]...
[snipped
> Hello Pmm,
> The point that we are trying to sort out is if the matter of Kiindia'w
> wife being a K-3 recipient.
> The K3 Marriage Visa is a multiple entry visa and upon entering the US,
> and prior to the expiration of the K3 visa, the foreign bride or husband
> must file for adjustment of status in order to become a permanent
> resident "green card" holder. In order to file for adjustment of status,
> the foreign bride or husband must first have received an approval notice
> of the spousal immigrant visa petition from the BCIS that was originally
> filed at the time of K3 visa processing.
> Kindia's wife has only applied for the AOS. She does not have the
> "green card" yet, only the applicaiton in. What will the border take as
> proof that she has applied? What do you have as proof Kindia?
> Best wishes,
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
She has not got her "Green Card" from US yet, therefor she would need a
visitor's visa to enter Canada. An application for Green Card is not the
same as having it.
PMM
"tara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Originally posted by Pmm
> > Hi
> >
> > "tara" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]"]news:950798.106291403-
> > [email protected][/url]...
[snipped
> Hello Pmm,
> The point that we are trying to sort out is if the matter of Kiindia'w
> wife being a K-3 recipient.
> The K3 Marriage Visa is a multiple entry visa and upon entering the US,
> and prior to the expiration of the K3 visa, the foreign bride or husband
> must file for adjustment of status in order to become a permanent
> resident "green card" holder. In order to file for adjustment of status,
> the foreign bride or husband must first have received an approval notice
> of the spousal immigrant visa petition from the BCIS that was originally
> filed at the time of K3 visa processing.
> Kindia's wife has only applied for the AOS. She does not have the
> "green card" yet, only the applicaiton in. What will the border take as
> proof that she has applied? What do you have as proof Kindia?
> Best wishes,
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
She has not got her "Green Card" from US yet, therefor she would need a
visitor's visa to enter Canada. An application for Green Card is not the
same as having it.
PMM
Sep 8th 2003, 5:11 pm
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Re: Can A K 3 Visa Holder Travel To Canada
Originally posted by tara
Hello Pmm,
The point that we are trying to sort out is if the matter of Kiindia'w wife being a K-3 recipient.
The K3 Marriage Visa is a multiple entry visa and upon entering the US, and prior to the expiration of the K3 visa, the foreign bride or husband must file for adjustment of status in order to become a permanent resident "green card" holder. In order to file for adjustment of status, the foreign bride or husband must first have received an approval notice of the spousal immigrant visa petition from the BCIS that was originally filed at the time of K3 visa processing.
Kindia's wife has only applied for the AOS. She does not have the "green card" yet, only the applicaiton in. What will the border take as proof that she has applied? What do you have as proof Kindia?
Best wishes,
Hello Pmm,
The point that we are trying to sort out is if the matter of Kiindia'w wife being a K-3 recipient.
The K3 Marriage Visa is a multiple entry visa and upon entering the US, and prior to the expiration of the K3 visa, the foreign bride or husband must file for adjustment of status in order to become a permanent resident "green card" holder. In order to file for adjustment of status, the foreign bride or husband must first have received an approval notice of the spousal immigrant visa petition from the BCIS that was originally filed at the time of K3 visa processing.
Kindia's wife has only applied for the AOS. She does not have the "green card" yet, only the applicaiton in. What will the border take as proof that she has applied? What do you have as proof Kindia?
Best wishes,
Usually you don't show any proof at the border. The passport with the I-94 card that has an (unexpired) K3 and A# written should be sufficient for returning to the US. IF (a big if) they ask for proof of applying for AOs, just show them the receipt of the I-130 petition.
The other thing peopel were discussing here is about Canada's immigration laws. Remember that Canada is not US and it has its own rules about who get to enter Canada and who do not. So a US K3 holder does not automatically qualify for visiting Canada. Other requirements have to be met (such as having Canadian passport, PR card, etc. etc.)
Sep 8th 2003, 8:16 pm
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Re: Can A K 3 Visa Holder Travel To Canada
Thanks All for the helpful information.
I can show at the border the AOS sheet that I recieved from the immirgration office and also the EAD card ,the passport with the visa.
Thanks again
regards
Kindia
I can show at the border the AOS sheet that I recieved from the immirgration office and also the EAD card ,the passport with the visa.
Thanks again
regards
Kindia
Sep 8th 2003, 10:53 pm
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Forget about Canadian port of entry - what you have won't even get you on
the airplane heading to Canada. You need Canadian visa or a Green Card -
nothing short of that will work, period.
--
../..
Andrew Miller
Immigration Consultant
Vancouver, British Columbia
email: [email protected]
(delete REMOVE from the above address before sending email)
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"kindia" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Thanks All for the helpful information.
> I can show at the border the AOS sheet that I recieved from the
> immirgration office and also the EAD card ,the passport with the visa.
> Thanks again
> regards
> Kindia
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
the airplane heading to Canada. You need Canadian visa or a Green Card -
nothing short of that will work, period.
--
../..
Andrew Miller
Immigration Consultant
Vancouver, British Columbia
email: [email protected]
(delete REMOVE from the above address before sending email)
________________________________
"kindia" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Thanks All for the helpful information.
> I can show at the border the AOS sheet that I recieved from the
> immirgration office and also the EAD card ,the passport with the visa.
> Thanks again
> regards
> Kindia
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Sep 10th 2003, 7:31 pm
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We too have been planning a trip into Canada with me on my K3 Visa & didnt think there would be a problem entering or leaving on a K3. I think maybe I need to investigate the regulations etc regarding visa's etc for entry but coming from a commonwealth country as I do I dont think I am required to have a visa to enter Canada with it also being a commonwealth country. If anyone knows differently please advise.
Regards
Shepslady
Regards
Shepslady
Sep 10th 2003, 8:20 pm
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Hi Shepslady
"shepslady" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> We too have been planning a trip into Canada with me on my K3 Visa &
> didnt think there would be a problem entering or leaving on a K3. I
> think maybe I need to investigate the regulations etc regarding visa's
> etc for entry but coming from a commonwealth country as I do I dont
> think I am required to have a visa to enter Canada with it also being a
> commonwealth country. If anyone knows differently please advise.
> Regards
> Shepslady
> --
> shepslady
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Think again. Check to see if your citizenship allows you to enter Canada
visa free:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
PMM
"shepslady" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> We too have been planning a trip into Canada with me on my K3 Visa &
> didnt think there would be a problem entering or leaving on a K3. I
> think maybe I need to investigate the regulations etc regarding visa's
> etc for entry but coming from a commonwealth country as I do I dont
> think I am required to have a visa to enter Canada with it also being a
> commonwealth country. If anyone knows differently please advise.
> Regards
> Shepslady
> --
> shepslady
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Think again. Check to see if your citizenship allows you to enter Canada
visa free:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.html
PMM
