H1 B Extension at Toronti

[Balrog1978]

H1 B Extension at Toronto

Hi,
My 1st 3yr extension (my H1 is valid upto 2010, first expiry in sept 08) is coming up. I want to go to Toronto for extension.
I'm working in NYC, and have No US degree.

1) Is it wise to go to Canada for H1 extension even if I don't have a US degree?

2) Since I hold a US VISA, do I need a Canadian VISA to enter Canada?
I read somewhere that a US VISA is sufficient to enter canada provided I enter through any country in North America!!

3) If I drive upto toronto - what is the procedure involved at the border? I have a transfer(I changed jobs but didn't get visa stamped) I-797 receipt with an I94 + an I-94 which was given to me when I entered the states. Do I have to surrender both I 94s at border?

Please help

Thanks

 

[ginnu]

Hi,
My 1st 3yr extension (my H1 is valid upto 2010, first expiry in sept 08) is coming up.
I want to go to Toronto for extension.
--------------You want to go to Toronto for VISA STAMPING not for extension
I'm working in NYC, and have No US degree.

1) Is it wise to go to Canada for H1 extension even if I don't have a US degree?
----------------------you can try, many got H1 visa from US consulate in Canada
2) Since I hold a US VISA, do I need a Canadian VISA to enter Canada?
--------------------Yes, Yes you need Canada visa
I read somewhere that a US VISA is sufficient to enter canada provided I enter through any country in North America!!
------wrong info. where did you read that??
3) If I drive upto toronto - what is the procedure involved at the border? I have a transfer(I changed jobs but didn't get visa stamped) I-797 receipt with an I94 + an I-94 which was given to me when I entered the states. Do I have to surrender both I 94s at border?
----------------when you drive from US to Toronto you will face Canada immigration and show your Canada Visa , if asked why you need to visit Toronto tell the truth. Canada immigration is not going to ask or take you I-94

Please help

Thanks

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[Balrog1978]

Thanks for the reply friend.

for my question #1 : I know I have to go for stamping (apologies - didn't put that across correctly!!). What I meant was :
Do I need a US degree if I have to get my VISA stamped in Canada? Or should I have to go back to my home country's US consulate?)

I've read some cases where the consulate interviewer(in Canada ie) asking for a US degree during the interview.

 

[ginnu]

Thanks for the reply friend.

for my question #1 : I know I have to go for stamping (apologies - didn't put that across correctly!!). What I meant was :
Do I need a US degree if I have to get my VISA stamped in Canada? Or should I have to go back to my home country's US consulate?)
--------------------many who dont have US degree also got H1 Visa stamped from Canada and I know about 15-20 cases

I've read some cases where the consulate interviewer(in Canada ie) asking for a US degree during the interview.
------------------- US degree is NOT must for getting Visa stamped from Canada. search the threads. US consulate sites in Canada dont say that you must have US degree for Visa stamping

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[Balrog1978]

Thanks mate. This answers all my questions.