Crossing LAND border into Canada using Advance Parole

[Nightshadow 14]

Hello all, 

 

I've seen a couple of variations of this question but I haven't seen any solid answers so I want to double-check if anyone has *actual* experience with this issue. We would be traveling by vehicle, across the land border from Detroit / Windsor and the Canadian website only really gives  2 options, either you're already a lawful permanent American resident or you're living in some other country. 

 

If you've gone through this process before: 

 

1. Did you obtain a "tourist visa" to get into Canada prior to arriving at the border? If so, how? (When I go online it forces us into obtaining an ETA , which doesn't apply to this trip)

2. Did you state you are a "lawful permanent resident" in the US and provide the USCIS# on the EAD/AP combo card? or did you.....

3. State you don't live in the US and pretend you're still living in your country of origin simply to complete the application process? (This is the piece we keep getting stuck on as we aren't sure if we should proceed with this option) 

 

To recap, my questions are not about re-entry into the US, I am not worried about that piece. My questions are more around the "how does the Canadian government classify you while you're in the process of obtaining your green card and which visa application do you fill out" 

 

Thanks! 

 

 

[HRQX 4,145]

45 minutes ago, Nightshadow said:

My questions are more around the "how does the Canadian government classify you while you're in the process of obtaining your green card and which visa application do you fill out" 

Angga needs a Canadian visitor visa; also called "Temporary Resident Visa." The application can be submitted online: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa/online-outside.html Then certain documents are mailed to either Los Angeles or New York City: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/contact-ircc/offices/international-visa-offices/los-angeles.html

https://www.vfsglobal.ca/Canada/USA/

Edited June 9, 2019 by HRQX

[Nightshadow 14]

Yeah, we tried that route and it asks you some questions which ultimately lead you to the "Ah cool! Based on your answers, you need an ETA!". Only issue is we are traveling by land, not air, otherwise this would be absolutely perfect.  

[Just Paul 4,591]

Ok slightly different for us but as CR1, with endorsement stamp, we did the ETA and also later crossed by land with it.  The ETA is tied to the passport.   I would think that it would be same for AP.

[HRQX 4,145]

7 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

I would think that it would be same for AP.

Very different. A CBP-endorsed IR-1/CR-1 is an I-551 document. Advance Parole is not an I-551 document.

[HRQX 4,145]

48 minutes ago, Nightshadow said:

Yeah, we tried that route and it asks you some questions which ultimately lead you to the "Ah cool! Based on your answers, you need an ETA!". Only issue is we are traveling by land, not air, otherwise this would be absolutely perfect.  

Instead of applying online, she can apply by mail: https://www.vfsglobal.ca/Canada/USA/how_to_apply.html "Mail Your Application"

[With the PDF links below I encountered issues with Google Chrome. But no issues when I used Internet Explorer]

Application Instructions: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5876E.pdf See top of Page 4 "or are in the process of adjusting status to permanent residence" for acceptable proof of US immigration status.

Required Document Checklist: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5484e.pdf

Application Form: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5257e.pdf

Family Information Form: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5707e.pdf

Photo Requirements: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/temporary-resident-visa-application-photograph-specifications.html

Use of a Representative: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/kits/forms/imm5476e.pdf (Optional)

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Later, one of the final steps is to appear in-person either at Beverly Hills, CA or New York, NY to do biometrics.

Edited June 9, 2019 by HRQX