Speaking english only to the immigration officer

[praymo]

I wanted to ask if there will be a problem speaking only english to immigration officers at the airport upon arrival to montreal, since i applied to study my courses in english and got my visa using english test only, thank you

 

[Naturgrl]

I wanted to ask if there will be a problem speaking only english to immigration officers at the airport upon arrival to montreal, since i applied to study my courses in english and got my visa using english test only, thank you

Not an issue. All CBSA officers are bilingual.

 

[praymo]

Not an issue. All CBSA officers are bilingual.

i meant do they mind that i can only speak english? can they refuse my entry for that? thank you.

 

[Naturgrl]

i meant do they mind that i can only speak english? can they refuse my entry for that? thank you.

They don’t care. It is a Canadian entry point. I go through immigration all the time through Montreal and have never spoken French. A CBSA officer will probably talk to you in English first.

 

[praymo]

They don’t care. It is a Canadian entry point. I go through immigration all the time through Montreal and have never spoken French. A CBSA officer will probably talk to you in English first.

okey thank you for your help

 

[Root90]

My wife doesn't speak any other language except Spanish, will there be a problem?

 

[Root90]

My wife doesn't speak any other language except Spanish, will there be a problem?

When you get to Montreal, will customs let you through?

 

[ERCAN]

When you get to Montreal, will customs let you through?

You are expected to be able to answer basic questions regarding your visit. This alone probably won't impede the entry but may complicate it a bit.

 

[Root90]

You are expected to be able to answer basic questions regarding your visit. This alone probably won't impede the entry but may complicate it a bit.

Is it possible for me to accompany my husband as an interpreter or will he go to the officers alone?

 

[ERCAN]

Is it possible for me to accompany my husband as an interpreter or will he go to the officers alone?

If you arrive together, you will be interviewed together. At least that's what happened to us.