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US H1 and Canadian PR ???
- Thread starter koray
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logicators
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Not a problem!
I don't see any problems with your case. You live in Canada and pay taxes. You can prove at at the time of claiming the passport. That's all the want.
I myself have both Canadian PR and H1, but I work in US. Never had any problems in travelling b/w 2 countries.
logicators
I don't see any problems with your case. You live in Canada and pay taxes. You can prove at at the time of claiming the passport. That's all the want.
I myself have both Canadian PR and H1, but I work in US. Never had any problems in travelling b/w 2 countries.
logicators
Is there any problem for entering Canada?
Hi, logicators,
I also hold Canadian PR and US H-1. I landed 2 years ago. I do want to go to Canada again for short time. Is there any problem for me to enter Cannada? I noticed that you had no any problems in travelling b/w 2 countries. Could you tell us how did you do that? By air, bus or rental car? What kind of questions had been asked by Canadian Offices?
Because I landed 2 years ago, I am afraid that they probably will not let me in even though there is no stamp on my passport. I do not have US H-1 stamp either since I adjusted status inside US. My situation is different from those telecommuting between US and Ca. They may just tell Canadian office they are working in US while still living in Canada. Any suggestion? I think a lot of people have the similiar situation. Thanks.
cjohn
Hi, logicators,
I also hold Canadian PR and US H-1. I landed 2 years ago. I do want to go to Canada again for short time. Is there any problem for me to enter Cannada? I noticed that you had no any problems in travelling b/w 2 countries. Could you tell us how did you do that? By air, bus or rental car? What kind of questions had been asked by Canadian Offices?
Because I landed 2 years ago, I am afraid that they probably will not let me in even though there is no stamp on my passport. I do not have US H-1 stamp either since I adjusted status inside US. My situation is different from those telecommuting between US and Ca. They may just tell Canadian office they are working in US while still living in Canada. Any suggestion? I think a lot of people have the similiar situation. Thanks.
cjohn
What about taxes and citizenship?
more question for you logicators?
How do you handle Canadian taxes if you live in USA? Do you ever file them?
If you are, Do you have to show US income?
If you are not filing the taxes in canada, what are you planning to do when you apply for citizenship in Canada? I guess they may check you tax situation as proof of residency? Aregoing to tell them you lived in USA?
Thanks
more question for you logicators?
How do you handle Canadian taxes if you live in USA? Do you ever file them?
If you are, Do you have to show US income?
If you are not filing the taxes in canada, what are you planning to do when you apply for citizenship in Canada? I guess they may check you tax situation as proof of residency? Aregoing to tell them you lived in USA?
Thanks
Re : Is there any problem for entering Canada
Hi cJohn,
The problem I see in your case is, the immigration officer at the border may ask you what were you doing in US? if you answer you work there, they may ask for the proof.
If you show an H1 then you are Ok because it looks like it does not cause any problems for now because you can live in Canada and work for a US company. This exactly happened to me.
But if you show the Green Card aproval notice they may give you hard time because of double permanent residency.
It may not be pratical for you but I suggest you to enter the Canada from your home country? Then nobody will ask you any question about the USA.
Hi cJohn,
The problem I see in your case is, the immigration officer at the border may ask you what were you doing in US? if you answer you work there, they may ask for the proof.
If you show an H1 then you are Ok because it looks like it does not cause any problems for now because you can live in Canada and work for a US company. This exactly happened to me.
But if you show the Green Card aproval notice they may give you hard time because of double permanent residency.
It may not be pratical for you but I suggest you to enter the Canada from your home country? Then nobody will ask you any question about the USA.
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For Koray
Hi, Koray,
Thanks for your informaition. Because you telecommuting between US and CA, you must have a lot experiences about it. Could you please tell me some more info about this? For example,
What kind of questions were they asked?
How did you answer them?
Have you ever been got any trouble?
Which Port of Entry were you using?
Did you drive rental car or your own car?
What kind of documenets did they check?
In my case, I have a friend there so I can have an address to use. He also use my bank card so I got monthly statement. Can I show that statement to the officer to prove that I have only been in US for 2 weeks? I do not want them know I am in US.
Thanks
Cjohn
Hi, Koray,
Thanks for your informaition. Because you telecommuting between US and CA, you must have a lot experiences about it. Could you please tell me some more info about this? For example,
What kind of questions were they asked?
How did you answer them?
Have you ever been got any trouble?
Which Port of Entry were you using?
Did you drive rental car or your own car?
What kind of documenets did they check?
In my case, I have a friend there so I can have an address to use. He also use my bank card so I got monthly statement. Can I show that statement to the officer to prove that I have only been in US for 2 weeks? I do not want them know I am in US.
Thanks
Cjohn
For CJohn
Hi Cjohn,
What kind of questions were they asked?
He asked why I went to USA. I said for work.
He asked what am I doing in US. I said my company is in US.
He asked me to show the work permit. I showed him.
He also asked whose car I am driving. I told him it is my car.
How did you answer them?
Have you ever been got any trouble?
The officer was not polite.
First it looked the officer is going to give some hard time but then he said go ahead.
Which Port of Entry were you using?
I use Vancouver
Did you drive rental car or your own car?
I was driving my car.
What kind of documenets did they check?
Passport and Notice of Action(after he asked I gave him)
In my case, I have a friend there so I can have an address to use. He also use my bank card so I got monthly statement. Can I show that statement to the officer to prove that I have only been in US for 2 weeks? I do not want them know I am in US.
That may help.
But again, I dont know what are you going to say if they ask you why you were in US and proof?
Koray
Hi Cjohn,
What kind of questions were they asked?
He asked why I went to USA. I said for work.
He asked what am I doing in US. I said my company is in US.
He asked me to show the work permit. I showed him.
He also asked whose car I am driving. I told him it is my car.
How did you answer them?
Have you ever been got any trouble?
The officer was not polite.
First it looked the officer is going to give some hard time but then he said go ahead.
Which Port of Entry were you using?
I use Vancouver
Did you drive rental car or your own car?
I was driving my car.
What kind of documenets did they check?
Passport and Notice of Action(after he asked I gave him)
In my case, I have a friend there so I can have an address to use. He also use my bank card so I got monthly statement. Can I show that statement to the officer to prove that I have only been in US for 2 weeks? I do not want them know I am in US.
That may help.
But again, I dont know what are you going to say if they ask you why you were in US and proof?
Koray