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Old 13th March 2008, 09:27 AM
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Traveling to Canada with Canadian visa after GC
Hi,

I recently got my GC and will be traveling to Canada on business. I also hold a Canadian visa that's still valid. I have the following questions:
  1. Does it matter if I use the Canadian visa to travel vs the GC?
  2. Since I am in the country as a GC holder does it mean that I have to use it to travel to Canada or is the Canadian visa fine?
  3. Any advantages/disadvantages of using one over the other?

Thanks.
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11/27/07 Sent I-485/130/765/693/G325a to Chicago
11/28/07 RD All
11/30/07 ND (I 130, 765 and 485)
12/03/07 Checks Cashed
12/04/07 Received NOA (I 130, 765 and 485)
12/10/07 FP Notice (12/20/07)
12/20/07 FP Done
12/26/07 IL for 2/21/08
1/30/08 EAD Card Ordered
2/08/08 EAD Card Received
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2/21/08 LUD Welcome Letter Mailed
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Old 13th March 2008, 09:32 AM
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Does it matter if I use the Canadian visa to travel vs the GC?
Doesn't matter. Either can get you into the country,

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Since I am in the country as a GC holder does it mean that I have to use it to travel to Canada or is the Canadian visa fine?
The Canadian visitor visa should be fine, or the GC. It doesn't matter - you're not obligated to use the GC to gain a visa waiver.
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Old 13th March 2008, 10:03 AM
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Doesn't the visa normally allow a longer stay in Canada than using the GC (or a passport from a visa waiver country)?
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Old 13th March 2008, 12:15 PM
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Doesn't the visa normally allow a longer stay in Canada than using the GC (or a passport from a visa waiver country)?
Perhaps. How long does the OP want to stay there?
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Old 13th March 2008, 12:48 PM
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Perhaps. How long does the OP want to stay there?
Just remember that you need your GC to come back to the U.S.
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Old 14th March 2008, 10:45 AM
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Both normally get the applicant 6 months entry. Mind you, I last used a visa to enter Canada way back in 1991

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Doesn't the visa normally allow a longer stay in Canada than using the GC (or a passport from a visa waiver country)?
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Old 14th March 2008, 01:58 PM
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Guys, thanks for the assistance. It's good to get this stuff confirmed.
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F1-> H1-> AOS based on USC spouse
11/27/07 Sent I-485/130/765/693/G325a to Chicago
11/28/07 RD All
11/30/07 ND (I 130, 765 and 485)
12/03/07 Checks Cashed
12/04/07 Received NOA (I 130, 765 and 485)
12/10/07 FP Notice (12/20/07)
12/20/07 FP Done
12/26/07 IL for 2/21/08
1/30/08 EAD Card Ordered
2/08/08 EAD Card Received
2/21/08 Interview (IO said approved)
2/21/08 LUD Welcome Letter Mailed
2/26/08 LUD Card Production ordered
2/29/08 GC Mailed
3/3/08 Rec'd GC
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