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barbsdesk   0

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Hello all

Husband with his 2 year green card returned from our home in the US to Alberta for a visit - then decided to stay as he was offered a job.

He then bought me a one way ticket to join him.

The plan is to stay with his family (keeping within the 6 month rule) and then return to US.

I am now reading that i risk being denied entry with this one way ticket.

If they question me and I say I'm going to visit family it will soon come out that my husband is there.

I recently lost my job in US, so i can't show employment waiting here

We have a joint bank account in US but there is precious little money in it.

We live with my folks so I can't show a rental agreement.

What should I do? Buy a 2nd one way ticket?

Thanks

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stronger   43

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this VERY same thing happened to me. You need to make SURE that it's a return ticket. It should be for a period less than you are planning to stay. A couple weeks would be best. You will absolutely be denied, especially if you can show no source of funds back in Canada and no job. I was denied entry. Took years before i stopped being questioned at customs. Spend the money...you won't regret it.

btw...I'm now a naturalized citizen...many years later.

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MissDinaDee   8

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From what I understand you are the US Petitioner and your Husband is the Candadian Beneficiary, correct? PP I think was slightly confused as your wording wasn't very clear.

Getting into Canada is much easier than getting into the US. It is always better to have "just cause to return" to the US or Canada to show that you are not attempting to enter Canada and stay.

That being said I know that you can are able to receive a "temporary permit" from your POE with proof that you are married to a Canadian citizen. Do some more research.

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this VERY same thing happened to me. You need to make SURE that it's a return ticket. It should be for a period less than you are planning to stay. A couple weeks would be best. You will absolutely be denied, especially if you can show no source of funds back in Canada and no job. I was denied entry. Took years before i stopped being questioned at customs. Spend the money...you won't regret it.

btw...I'm now a naturalized citizen...many years later.

Going from Canada to the USA - yes definitely have a return ticket... same thing happened to us.

Visa versa though I'm not too sure...

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barbsdesk   0

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Hello all

Husband with his 2 year green card returned from our home in the US to Alberta for a visit - then decided to stay as he was offered a job.

He then bought me a one way ticket to join him.

The plan is to stay with his family (keeping within the 6 month rule) and then return to US.

I am now reading that i risk being denied entry with this one way ticket.

If they question me and I say I'm going to visit family it will soon come out that my husband is there.

I recently lost my job in US, so i can't show employment waiting here

We have a joint bank account in US but there is precious little money in it.

We live with my folks so I can't show a rental agreement.

What should I do? Buy a 2nd one way ticket?

Thanks

Sorry I wasn't clear! I am a USC with a one way ticket to Canada.
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Canadiandggal   49

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Sorry I wasn't clear! I am a USC with a one way ticket to Canada.

Canada does seem to be more carefree but I would suggest getting a return ticket and just make sure to pay the extra bit to have it refundable/able to change dates.

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Udella&Wiz   325

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When my husband flew up on a 1 way ticket a coupel years ago - he was flying up to drive our Uhaul back down. His US passport was stamped by Canadian BP and the date he had to cross back by was 6 months...of course he returned about 4 days later.

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A one-way ticket to Canada isn't as troublesome as a one-way ticket to the US. The US officers think of everyone as guilty and they must prove their innocence. The Canadian officers think of everyone as innocent until they start looking guilty. Just be truthful at the POE and you should be okay.

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neiks   19

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One way ticket shouldn't really be that much of a problem when entering Canada to spend time with your spouse because you can legally apply for permanent resident status from within Canada. The POE will likely want to know your intent- if you plan on immigrating to Canada or not. If not they may be cautious that you do return to the US and issue you a "visitor record" that you turn in when you leave Canada. As long as you have no intent on working or studying then you should be fine as well. Also helps to ensure that you or your Canadian spouse has the sufficient funds to support you during your stay.

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bring bank statements, a letter from whoever you live with, but if you have not had any incidences you should be fine...with a ROUND TRIP TICKET.

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HeatDeath   430

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In July 2008 my now-wife flew up to Canada on a one-way ticket to meet me to drive back to Salt Lake City together. She had no problem getting into Canada at all.

Getting back into the US, on the other hand... :) The CBP officer was quite grumpy until I said those two little words all CBP officers in that situation want to hear: "fiance visa" :D

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