Traveling to canada

[Ciyara 11]

Hello guys im CR1 visa type and im still waiting for my green card my husband and I wanted to visit canada for 3 days any idea what do I need? Please ?and thank you

[rutabaga 209]

I think you may still need a visa if you don't have the actual green card since I'm not sure if the endorsed CR1 visa would count here.

[Ciyara 11]

Ok what kind of documents do i need in order to get a visa ?

[nab-400 16]

IF you don't have the green card you will definitely need a visa, the problem is when you try to come back to US, you have no proof that you are a permanent residence, my advise is to reschedule the trip until you get your green card.

if i were you, i would not travel outside US without a green card

[Ciyara 11]

Im still waiting for my green card how can i track it and how long doest it take i paid the 165$ a month ago I only have confirmation receipt

[NikLR 13,220]

You have a green card. The endorsed visa in your passport is a temporary green card valid for 1 year.

[rutabaga 209]

IF you don't have the green card you will definitely need a visa, the problem is when you try to come back to US, you have no proof that you are a permanent residence, my advise is to reschedule the trip until you get your green card.

if i were you, i would not travel outside US without a green card

The endorsed CR1 visa should be proof enough for returning to the US as that is her temporary green card. I'm just not sure if the Canadians treat it the same. I'd contact the relevant Canadian consulate to find out for sure.

Edit: Typed the above before NLR responded.

Edited April 7, 2016 by rutabaga

[Cathi 5,609]

you are not a US citizen, you will need a visa

[rutabaga 209]

Permanent residents of the US can enter Canada with their national passport and their green card.

Edited April 7, 2016 by rutabaga

[BigDaddy28 228]

The day you enetered the US with your visa you became a permanent resident of the US. Canada allows US permanent residents to visit without a visa. You should be ok to travel to canada even though you don't have your plastic card. but the visa is a temporary green card.

[Ciyara 11]

you are not a US citizen, you will need a visa

no kidding, if i was a u.s citizen I wouldn't be asking for a visa

[Lemonslice 4,550]

you are not a US citizen, you will need a visa

Canada allows US LPR to travel without a visa.

see: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp - United States citizens and LPR

Some will require an ETA if they are flying; but green card or i-551 is sufficient for land entry

Edited April 7, 2016 by Lemonslice

[Ciyara 11]

The day you enetered the US with your visa you became a permanent resident of the US. Canada allows US permanent residents to visit without a visa. You should be ok to travel to canada even though you don't have your plastic card. but the visa is a temporary green card.

thank you very much for the quick reply

You have a green card. The endorsed visa in your passport is a temporary green card valid for 1 year.

. Thanks for the quick response

Permanent residents of the US can enter Canada with their national passport and their green card.

thanks for the quick response

[BigDaddy28 228]

thank you very much for the quick reply

. Thanks for the quick response

No problem

[Ciyara 11]

Im still waiting for my green card how can i track it and how long doest it take to receive it, i paid the 165$ a month ago I only have confirmation receipt