Travel to US for a few days before Visa Interview

[thebaileyohana 1]

Hi everyone. Just a quick clarifying question... My husband (A Canadian citizen) the beneficiary has a scheduled interview at the embassy in Montreal to get his IR-1 Permanent Resident Visa. Can he travel to the US for a few days before the interview?

This might be a silly question. I think the answer is Yes, it should be fine for him to travel but not completely sure. Thoughts?

[icv21 110]

He can travel if he already has some kind of tourist visa

[Rob L 3,811]

This is the best resource on visiting the US. There should be no issue visiting the US from Canada.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/479894-yes-you-can-visit-ir1-cr1-version/

He can travel if he already has some kind of tourist visa

This is accurate, except for Canadians who don't really apply for a visa and get an automatic 6 month stay.

[icv21 110]

This is the best resource on visiting the US. There should be no issue visiting the US from Canada.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/479894-yes-you-can-visit-ir1-cr1-version/

This is accurate, except for Canadians who don't really apply for a visa and get an automatic 6 month stay.

Ok, get it I wasn't sure what Canadians get that's why I mentioned "some kind of tourist visa". We don't need to apply for visa in Europe either ( some countries ) we use ESTA it last a year but you can only stay in the country for 90 days I was wondering if Canadians have something similar.

[thebaileyohana 1]

Thanks everyone ya I thought he would be alright and ya like already mentioned Canadians don't need visitor visas to come to the USA unless they are trying to stay more than 90 days.

[MonkeyTurtle 1]

Hello! I would advice you to verify further, I once traveled to the States and in immigrations a guy was stopped by an immigrations officer; he was told he could not enter the US while the process was in progress. I don't know if he made it but its better for you to recheck, so you don't harm the process.

[Rob L 3,811]

Hello! I would advice you to verify further, I once traveled to the States and in immigrations a guy was stopped by an immigrations officer; he was told he could not enter the US while the process was in progress. I don't know if he made it but its better for you to recheck, so you don't harm the process.

This link will answer many questions

://www.visajourn...r1-cr1-version/

In short if the official at the border feels that you are a potential risk to immigrate before you have completed your process, they can use their judgment and deny access. It is unfortunately somewhat subjective on the part of the agent that you get. Preparing with proof of ties back to your home country and knowing how to answer the questions about your reason for visiting can help in not raising a red flag.

My wife has crossed the border from Canada weekly for 5 years with no issue, others I know are constantly hassled.