RE: Urgent Advice Needed

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dude2711725

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Dear All:

I have a freind who is a " Landed Immigrant of Canada" and on his return from India was stoppped by the IIO due to not having a Visa and was sent back to India to get a Visa, however he decided in India to head to Canada ( he should be arriving some time today ) and apply for his H1-B Visa at the consulate there, my question's are as below

- Is it Ok for him to apply in Canada for an H1B Visa after being sent back to India?

- What are the chances of his getting a Visa from Canada?

- Do you think the consulate officer would ask him to go back to India and get his Visa from there as thats where he was orginally sent back to from the US?

Please share your experinces as this is a matter of life for a very dear freind of our's - his wife is here in the US on an H4 and it has been an uphill task for the both of them....

Please advise ...
 
sent back!

What was the reason given for sending him back to India for getting the visa? It all depends on the severity of the case. US consulates in Canada wouldn't encourage third country nationals (exception if you have crossed the border into Canada from US). If there is a humanitarian need it is a different issue.

I am a former Canadian resident, current Australian citizen and waiting to become US resident. From my experience with the immigration in these countries, I can tell you that US immigration rules and regulations are beyond comprehension sometimes. Everyone has to go through.

I hope your friend's visa will be issued.
 
RE: Rajudm

The reason he was sent back was that when he tried to enter the US he did not have a Visa of his H1B in his passport and hence was denied entry into the US. He was sent back to India as that is where he had come from.

He decided to head to Canada as he is a Landed Immigrant of Canada and felt it would be a lot easier to get his H1B Stamp from Canada as opposed to from India as things have got tougher all round.. please do advise your comments ASAP.

Thanks once again Raju.. ( Actually this is what even I am called at home by my family .. nice to hear from you Sir !!! )
 
landed immigrant should be oK

Since he is a landed immigrant in Canada it should be ok. But need to be prepared with all the paper work why there was mix up with the visa status.

It should be fine but may get an extended interview at the counter.
 
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