Travelling to Canada (visa? )

[Chriz 0]

hey guys, I came to the states on a K1 fiance visa. I applied for AOS, AP and EAD. I received my AP just today.

now my question is, my country of birth requires me to get a visa to visit canada, so does the AP document change that? I'm sure when I have my green card, I don't need a visa, but do I still need one with the AP while im waiting for my green card to arrive?

[belinda63 2,981]

Yes and incorrect. You will travel with the passport of your country until you become a US citizen and obtain a US passport. Therefore most of the requirements of your country in regards to a visa will remain the same, even having a green card changes very little.

I have heard Canada is a little different in regards to US green card holders but I have not definitive proof of this.

Check this link to see the requirements. Visa Requirements

Edited July 12, 2010 by belinda63

[HeatDeath 430]

I can tell you for sure:

The AP document does not affect Canada's visa requirements. You will still need a visa to visit Canada, until your GC arrives.

As you stated correctly, GC holders are an exception to Canada's normal visa requirements. Once you have a US green card, you do not need a visa to visit Canada. You'll just show them the passport and green card, and you can go in just like a normal American tourist.

If you search other posts on the subject (particularly mine) you'll find a link to the Canadian government web page that lists visa requirements by country that confirms this.

[Chriz 0]

thx guys. guess I'll just wait for the GC to arrive

[GC2010 7]

AP is a document that allow you to enter the USA. thats the only thing it's good for.. you well still need a visa to enty canada