Visiting Canada while 485 pending

[Suresh T]

Hi,
Does a person with 485 pending need visa to visit Canada for a few days? I know that GC holder doesn't need a visa.

Pls. clarify.

Thx.

 

[BitterMan]

Originally posted by fabolous
Does a person with 485 pending need visa to visit Canada for a few days? I know that GC holder doesn't need a visa.

Yes, a visitor visa is required. Usually it is no problem to get one. In LA it takes just a couple of hours (arrive early, though, at least 30 minutes before the consulate opens).

Do not forget a U.S. re-entry document.

 

[lifeonhold]

AP

Please do not forget that you need Advanced Parole to leave the country if you have 485 application pending. Otherwise you are considered to have abandoned your application.

 

[krishnakt]

if you are going for a few days.. i believe it is less than a month, you donot have to surrender your i94 at the airline counter. when returning at the toronto airport, since you have a valid i94, you will have an easier time.

 

[Suresh T]

So the procedure is to go to Canadian Consulate in person to get the Visa stamped? We have a valid AP which should be enough I guess. But what's US reentry permit? I thought Advance Parole is enough to reenter.

 

[BitterMan]

So the procedure is to go to Canadian Consulate in person to get the Visa stamped?

Look up the information on a site of appropriate canadian consulate. Perhaps, you may not need to show up in person, just send your passports in mail for stamping. It will take a couple of weeks, though. On the other hand, showing up in person will get you a visa on the same day.

We have a valid AP which should be enough I guess. But what's US reentry permit? I thought Advance Parole is enough to reenter.

That's the one. You need nothing beyond that.