Indian citizen to Canadian Citizen - H1B visa issues

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sr03032003

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I have to show my visa (which is attached to my passport) everyday to the immigration officer, when I cross the US-Canada border.
I work in the US and live in Canada. I commute back and forth to work everyday from Canada. I have a H1B visa and I am permanent Resident of Canada. I will be getting my Canadian Citizenship next week on 8th march. My question is, since my H1B visa is attached to my Indian passport, what happens when I get my Canadian Citizenship. Do I lose my indian citizenship and as such do I need to transfer my visa to a Canadian passport.
Or can i retain my indian passport which has my H1B visa for my commuting purposes?...
Any advice would be appreciated.
 
My questions is, since my H1B visa is attached to my Indian passport, what happens when I get my Canadian Citizenship. Do I lose my indian citizenship and as such do I need to transfer my visa to a Canadian passport.
Or can i retain my indian passport which has my H1B visa for my commuting purposes?...

You do lose your Indian citizenship after acquiring cdn citizenship. You do not need to worry about the H1B visa stamp that is in your Indian passport. Just stop using your Indian passport and do nothing about the H1B visa attached to it. (no need to transfer and they won't do the transfer even if you try to)

This is because Cdns do not need *any* visa to travel to the United States. Use your cdn passport with the I-797 to enter the U.S.A.
 
travelling from canada

sr03032003 said:
thanks, appreciate your reply....
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Hi ,
I am in a similar situation, do share your experience of travelling to the U.S on Your canadian passport and H1 B status. i will appreciate your reply.
 
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