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Old Jan 29th 2004, 6:31 pm
  #1  
Singh
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Hello,

I have to land in Canada soon, otherwise, my immigration will expire.
The H1-B stamp on my passport and my I-94 has already expired. I have
extension with me (a new I-797 and a detachable I-94 on it).

I am thinking of going to Canada in the next few days as an immigrant.

I already have an appointment with the US consulate at Toronto. So, I
am thinking of getting my H1-B stamped from there and then re-enter
US. But I have been hearing different things from people about sending
them back to their home country. Even though I work for a publicly
traded reputed company, I am a bit concerned.

The other option is to cancel the appointment and use the thirty day
rule.

Any thoughts as to which option would be better?

Thanks
Singh
 
Old Jan 29th 2004, 6:59 pm
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Webcrawler
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Default Re: Landing in Canada as immigrant and getting H1-B stamped.

Even now there is a discussion going on in this group regarding the validity
of the 30-day rule.
If that rule is still valid, it is best to use that rule and not apply for
the visa.
The reason is that if the visa is denied for any reason, you cannot re-enter
USA and must go back to your home country to apply for a visa there.
However, if the 30-day rule is not valid any more, then you have no option
but to apply for a visa in Canada.

There was a long thread of discussion on this a few months back in this
group.

Therefore the million dollar question is whether the 30 day rule still
applies or not.

"Singh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Hello,
    > I have to land in Canada soon, otherwise, my immigration will expire.
    > The H1-B stamp on my passport and my I-94 has already expired. I have
    > extension with me (a new I-797 and a detachable I-94 on it).
    > I am thinking of going to Canada in the next few days as an immigrant.
    > I already have an appointment with the US consulate at Toronto. So, I
    > am thinking of getting my H1-B stamped from there and then re-enter
    > US. But I have been hearing different things from people about sending
    > them back to their home country. Even though I work for a publicly
    > traded reputed company, I am a bit concerned.
    > The other option is to cancel the appointment and use the thirty day
    > rule.
    > Any thoughts as to which option would be better?
    > Thanks
    > Singh
 
Old Jan 29th 2004, 8:21 pm
  #3  
Julien Chaupitre
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Default Re: Landing in Canada as immigrant and getting H1-B stamped.

Why don't you FedEx your passport to the US consulate in your own country
and get it stamped there... I've done this myself last year to renew my
H1B... I essentially sent them the pasport, the I-797 from that they
request, and kept the rest with me... once I had my passport with the new
visa, I stappled the I-94 that they gave me on the old one and that was
it...

You can only do this if you renew your H1B visa in the same consulate where
you get the first one from initially, it took me about 2 weeks to get this
done in Paris...

Hope this help...


"Singh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Hello,
    > I have to land in Canada soon, otherwise, my immigration will expire.
    > The H1-B stamp on my passport and my I-94 has already expired. I have
    > extension with me (a new I-797 and a detachable I-94 on it).
    > I am thinking of going to Canada in the next few days as an immigrant.
    > I already have an appointment with the US consulate at Toronto. So, I
    > am thinking of getting my H1-B stamped from there and then re-enter
    > US. But I have been hearing different things from people about sending
    > them back to their home country. Even though I work for a publicly
    > traded reputed company, I am a bit concerned.
    > The other option is to cancel the appointment and use the thirty day
    > rule.
    > Any thoughts as to which option would be better?
    > Thanks
    > Singh
 
Old Jan 29th 2004, 8:31 pm
  #4  
Webcrawler
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Default Re: Landing in Canada as immigrant and getting H1-B stamped.

Julien --

My guess is that the OP (Singh) is from India.
Indian law prohibits mailing the passport both into and out of the country.
FedEx (or any other courier) will simply refuse to carry it.

India is among the very few countries that has such a law.

Best regards.

"Julien Chaupitre" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Why don't you FedEx your passport to the US consulate in your own country
    > and get it stamped there... I've done this myself last year to renew my
    > H1B... I essentially sent them the pasport, the I-797 from that they
    > request, and kept the rest with me... once I had my passport with the new
    > visa, I stappled the I-94 that they gave me on the old one and that was
    > it...
    > You can only do this if you renew your H1B visa in the same consulate
where
    > you get the first one from initially, it took me about 2 weeks to get this
    > done in Paris...
    > Hope this help...
    > "Singh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > Hello,
    > >
    > > I have to land in Canada soon, otherwise, my immigration will expire.
    > > The H1-B stamp on my passport and my I-94 has already expired. I have
    > > extension with me (a new I-797 and a detachable I-94 on it).
    > >
    > > I am thinking of going to Canada in the next few days as an immigrant.
    > >
    > > I already have an appointment with the US consulate at Toronto. So, I
    > > am thinking of getting my H1-B stamped from there and then re-enter
    > > US. But I have been hearing different things from people about sending
    > > them back to their home country. Even though I work for a publicly
    > > traded reputed company, I am a bit concerned.
    > >
    > > The other option is to cancel the appointment and use the thirty day
    > > rule.
    > >
    > > Any thoughts as to which option would be better?
    > >
    > > Thanks
    > > Singh
 
Old Jan 29th 2004, 10:09 pm
  #5  
Singh
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You are right. I have read about this on some web sites and it seems
that 30 day rule is valid but I was wondering if person sitting on the
post can still send you back.

"WebCrawler" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]> ...
    > Even now there is a discussion going on in this group regarding the validity
    > of the 30-day rule.
    > If that rule is still valid, it is best to use that rule and not apply for
    > the visa.
    > The reason is that if the visa is denied for any reason, you cannot re-enter
    > USA and must go back to your home country to apply for a visa there.
    > However, if the 30-day rule is not valid any more, then you have no option
    > but to apply for a visa in Canada.
    >
    > There was a long thread of discussion on this a few months back in this
    > group.
    >
    > Therefore the million dollar question is whether the 30 day rule still
    > applies or not.
    >
    > "Singh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > Hello,
    > >
    > > I have to land in Canada soon, otherwise, my immigration will expire.
    > > The H1-B stamp on my passport and my I-94 has already expired. I have
    > > extension with me (a new I-797 and a detachable I-94 on it).
    > >
    > > I am thinking of going to Canada in the next few days as an immigrant.
    > >
    > > I already have an appointment with the US consulate at Toronto. So, I
    > > am thinking of getting my H1-B stamped from there and then re-enter
    > > US. But I have been hearing different things from people about sending
    > > them back to their home country. Even though I work for a publicly
    > > traded reputed company, I am a bit concerned.
    > >
    > > The other option is to cancel the appointment and use the thirty day
    > > rule.
    > >
    > > Any thoughts as to which option would be better?
    > >
    > > Thanks
    > > Singh
 
Old Jan 29th 2004, 10:31 pm
  #6  
Abram Schwartz
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Even 4 years ago there were some exceptions to the 30 days rule. For
instance, citizens of Iran and some other countries on the list are not
eligible for the 30 day rule. Make sure that you are not the citizen of
one of those excluded countries. They will send you home otherwise.

Good luck

Singh wrote:
    > You are right. I have read about this on some web sites and it seems
    > that 30 day rule is valid but I was wondering if person sitting on the
    > post can still send you back.
    >
    > "WebCrawler" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]> ...
    >
    >>Even now there is a discussion going on in this group regarding the validity
    >>of the 30-day rule.
    >>If that rule is still valid, it is best to use that rule and not apply for
    >>the visa.
    >>The reason is that if the visa is denied for any reason, you cannot re-enter
    >>USA and must go back to your home country to apply for a visa there.
    >>However, if the 30-day rule is not valid any more, then you have no option
    >>but to apply for a visa in Canada.
    >>There was a long thread of discussion on this a few months back in this
    >>group.
    >>Therefore the million dollar question is whether the 30 day rule still
    >>applies or not.
    >>"Singh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    >>news:[email protected]...
    >>>Hello,
    >>>I have to land in Canada soon, otherwise, my immigration will expire.
    >>>The H1-B stamp on my passport and my I-94 has already expired. I have
    >>>extension with me (a new I-797 and a detachable I-94 on it).
    >>>I am thinking of going to Canada in the next few days as an immigrant.
    >>>I already have an appointment with the US consulate at Toronto. So, I
    >>>am thinking of getting my H1-B stamped from there and then re-enter
    >>>US. But I have been hearing different things from people about sending
    >>>them back to their home country. Even though I work for a publicly
    >>>traded reputed company, I am a bit concerned.
    >>>The other option is to cancel the appointment and use the thirty day
    >>>rule.
    >>>Any thoughts as to which option would be better?
    >>>Thanks
    >>>Singh
 
Old Jan 30th 2004, 2:56 am
  #7  
Ek
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In many countries right now the personal interview is required for the visa
processing. They cancelled mail-in applications. Plus during the interview
they have to take your fingerprints.

I don't think it is working now even in the country Julien is referring to.
EK

"WebCrawler" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Julien --
    > My guess is that the OP (Singh) is from India.
    > Indian law prohibits mailing the passport both into and out of the
country.
    > FedEx (or any other courier) will simply refuse to carry it.
    > India is among the very few countries that has such a law.
    > Best regards.
    > "Julien Chaupitre" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > Why don't you FedEx your passport to the US consulate in your own
country
    > > and get it stamped there... I've done this myself last year to renew my
    > > H1B... I essentially sent them the pasport, the I-797 from that they
    > > request, and kept the rest with me... once I had my passport with the
new
    > > visa, I stappled the I-94 that they gave me on the old one and that was
    > > it...
    > >
    > > You can only do this if you renew your H1B visa in the same consulate
    > where
    > > you get the first one from initially, it took me about 2 weeks to get
this
    > > done in Paris...
    > >
    > > Hope this help...
    > >
    > >
    > > "Singh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > > news:[email protected]...
    > > > Hello,
    > > >
    > > > I have to land in Canada soon, otherwise, my immigration will expire.
    > > > The H1-B stamp on my passport and my I-94 has already expired. I have
    > > > extension with me (a new I-797 and a detachable I-94 on it).
    > > >
    > > > I am thinking of going to Canada in the next few days as an immigrant.
    > > >
    > > > I already have an appointment with the US consulate at Toronto. So, I
    > > > am thinking of getting my H1-B stamped from there and then re-enter
    > > > US. But I have been hearing different things from people about sending
    > > > them back to their home country. Even though I work for a publicly
    > > > traded reputed company, I am a bit concerned.
    > > >
    > > > The other option is to cancel the appointment and use the thirty day
    > > > rule.
    > > >
    > > > Any thoughts as to which option would be better?
    > > >
    > > > Thanks
    > > > Singh
    > >
    > >
 
Old Jan 30th 2004, 3:07 am
  #8  
Singh
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Default Re: Landing in Canada as immigrant and getting H1-B stamped.

Yes Guys, I am from India and I can't fedex it. After some research
and with all your help, I have made up my mind to get my visa stamped
in US consulate Toronto. I'll let you all know how it went.

The second question that I posted in other thread and is still
unanswered is that what is landing permit? Is this something that we
get explicitly when we land in Canada? Or do we have to apply for it?

Thanks again,
Singh

b"WebCrawler" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
    > Julien --
    >
    > My guess is that the OP (Singh) is from India.
    > Indian law prohibits mailing the passport both into and out of the country.
    > FedEx (or any other courier) will simply refuse to carry it.
    >
    > India is among the very few countries that has such a law.
    >
    > Best regards.
 
Old Jan 30th 2004, 3:50 am
  #9  
Andrew Miller
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No such thing as "landing permit" exists. Once your PR visa application is
approved you'll receive a PR visa that will facilitate your landing process
as a PR in Canada.

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../..

Andrew Miller
Immigration Consultant
Vancouver, British Columbia
email: [email protected]
(delete REMOVE from the above address before sending email)
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"Singh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Yes Guys, I am from India and I can't fedex it. After some research
    > and with all your help, I have made up my mind to get my visa stamped
    > in US consulate Toronto. I'll let you all know how it went.
    > The second question that I posted in other thread and is still
    > unanswered is that what is landing permit? Is this something that we
    > get explicitly when we land in Canada? Or do we have to apply for it?
    > Thanks again,
    > Singh
    > b"WebCrawler" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
    > > Julien --
    > >
    > > My guess is that the OP (Singh) is from India.
    > > Indian law prohibits mailing the passport both into and out of the
country.
    > > FedEx (or any other courier) will simply refuse to carry it.
    > >
    > > India is among the very few countries that has such a law.
    > >
    > > Best regards.
    > >
 
Old Jan 30th 2004, 12:26 pm
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Singh
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Default Re: Landing in Canada as immigrant and getting H1-B stamped.

Thanks Mr. Miller. I have PR visa on my passport now.

Once I land in Canada I won't be able to wait for my PR Card and I'll
come back to US soon. In this situation, is there any way I can enter
Canada again before somebody mails me my PR card in US?
Is leaving Canada without getting PR card is legal?

Regards,
Singh

"Andrew Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<MolSb.42234$oj2.29743@edtnps89>...
    > No such thing as "landing permit" exists. Once your PR visa application is
    > approved you'll receive a PR visa that will facilitate your landing process
    > as a PR in Canada.
    >
    > --
 
Old Jan 30th 2004, 1:29 pm
  #11  
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Singh --

Is the following email address correct to reach you?
I would like to stay in touch with you because I am in a similar situation
and may have to apply for US visa in Canada.

Send me an email if you prefer, or let me know your regular email address.

Thanks.

"Singh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Yes Guys, I am from India and I can't fedex it. After some research
    > and with all your help, I have made up my mind to get my visa stamped
    > in US consulate Toronto. I'll let you all know how it went.
    > The second question that I posted in other thread and is still
    > unanswered is that what is landing permit? Is this something that we
    > get explicitly when we land in Canada? Or do we have to apply for it?
    > Thanks again,
    > Singh
    > b"WebCrawler" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>...
    > > Julien --
    > >
    > > My guess is that the OP (Singh) is from India.
    > > Indian law prohibits mailing the passport both into and out of the
country.
    > > FedEx (or any other courier) will simply refuse to carry it.
    > >
    > > India is among the very few countries that has such a law.
    > >
    > > Best regards.
    > >
 
Old Jan 30th 2004, 1:31 pm
  #12  
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"Singh" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > Once I land in Canada I won't be able to wait for my PR Card and I'll
    > come back to US soon. In this situation, is there any way I can enter
    > Canada again before somebody mails me my PR card in US?

Yes. Travel Document from Canadian visa post in the US.

    > Is leaving Canada without getting PR card is legal?

Of course.
PR card is needed only when travelling into Canada using a commercial
carrier like bus, flight, ship.

Hope this helps.
 
Old Jan 30th 2004, 4:16 pm
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Hi Singh,
I am waiting for your news and Good Luck!!!
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Old Feb 9th 2004, 5:26 am
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Hello all,

Good luck, do let us know how it goes.
Is there a written documetnation somewhere on the 30 day rule somewhere
and what is it exactly?

Thanks
Sakur
 
Old Feb 10th 2004, 2:08 am
  #15  
Webcrawler
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Sakur --

There are several people in the same boat as you, including me.
Send me an email directly.
I have more information.

"saku" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Hello all,
    > Good luck, do let us know how it goes.
    > Is there a written documetnation somewhere on the 30 day rule somewhere
    > and what is it exactly?
    > Thanks
    > Sakur
 

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