Re-entry into Canada from the US, without TRV, but valid work permit

[TravelerToUS]

Indian passport. Traveling from Toronto to Vegas on march 17 & returning on march 23.

living in Canada since 2022. have an expired trv in passport. BUT have a valid work permit approved till 2027.

have applied for new trv but won't get it by march 17.

Can i travel to US and fly back on a commercial airline with just work permit?

Law says i can but looking for practical recent examples.

 

[forevermore76]

Indian passport. Traveling from Toronto to Vegas on march 17 & returning on march 23.

living in Canada since 2022. have an expired trv in passport. BUT have a valid work permit approved till 2027.

have applied for new trv but won't get it by march 17.

Can i travel to US and fly back on a commercial airline with just work permit?

Law says i can but looking for practical recent examples.

The airline might not understand and refuse boarding, there's always a risk. Drive to JFK and catch a flight, land border is your best bet if you want to avoid surprises.

 

[andrews17]

As far as I know, you need a valid TRV to enter Canada. So short answer is no.

 

[scylla]

As far as I know, you need a valid TRV to enter Canada. So short answer is no.

Not if the travel is only to the US

 

[canuck78]

Not if the travel is only to the US

Knew this was possible by land but air too?

 

[forevermore76]

Knew this was possible by land but air too?

If the airline understands, yes. Most will be thrown off by an expired visa but the rule does allow it. Given how badly US wants to kick illegals out though, they might not care as long as it's someone leaving. Lol

 

[Copingwithlife]

All airlines use a system called Ti-matic for visa requirements . It’s linked to IATA. It’s standard

I just put in the op details and it states a visa is required
However an agent would have to dig deeper for the exemptions.

50/50 if they’d do that . More than likely they wouldn’t and tell the person they’d need a visa and refuse boarding

Also depends upon the airline . If it was AC, more than likely they’d be familiar with the rules . US carriers , no they wouldn’t be familiar