It looks like the US-Canada border restrictions have been extended until May 20 and Michigan might relax stay at home order by May 1. Since most people on H1B are currently working from home and in this forum likely in Windsor Canada, did any one file H1B amendment or have their LCA posted by employer or at home as mentioned in the link: https://www.am22tech.com/work-from-home-on-h1b-visa/
Daily commute (Detroit-Windsor) (H1b and Canada PR)
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I dont think it will be applicable when you are working from home from Windosr ( Outside USA), if you are working from home somewhere in Michigan ( or anywhere in US) this may apply
Does anyone on this thread know if the travel restrictions are being enforced on the Windsor//Detroit CBP border?
I called the CBP # for Detroit last week and they said they would allow me to cross with an H1 visa or any work visa for that matter.
Is this true? I feel like the officer might have been misinformed ?
I have no intention of staying in Michigan, just want to drive back to wrap up our place in Texas and Detroit is the closest border crossing for us.
Though I didn't get your comment, do you mean the border is open for H1 visa holders or is it not?
Are there daily commuters currently traveling Detroit -> Windsor ?
I thought the border was closed for non citizens except medical professionals?
Correct, assume lock downs get little relaxed within US, but they still decide to keep the borders closed. What would happen if an employer of a Detroit commuter wants them onsite or don't want them to be working 100% from Canada due to HR policy or other internal reasons.. what could be done in that situation?
That is true flight travel is indeed open as per CBP office.
When I called Detroit CBP today they said they would allow H1's to cross as long as it is "for work". Previously when I had called they said only if your work is "essential".
Looks like there are plans to cut down the entry of non immigrant visa holders.. Would it not be a challenge to this entire commuting model if things resume back to little normalcy in US, but the borders continue to be closed?
https://washingtonpost.com/immigration/stephen-miller-audio-immigration-coronavirus/2020/04/24/8eaf59ba-8631-11ea-9728-c74380d9d410_story.html
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https://washingtonpost.com/immigration/stephen-miller-audio-immigration-coronavirus/2020/04/24/8eaf59ba-8631-11ea-9728-c74380d9d410_story.html
Link to by pass paywall: https://outline.com/AAGm8L
Its definitely coming, questions are :
1. When, my guess after 30 days.
2. Will it be challenged in court and will that affect its implementation to beyond the election.
3. Will it exclude existing H1B visa holders (like the current EO excluded those who had existing immigrant visas)
HI All,
I do believe that as of now, there is no issue for H1s to cross into US from Canada side. But, I wanted to know, if there are any issues crossing into Canada from US side, as a Canadian PR holder, not yet living in Canada but coming to make preparations for a move. You think CBSA will consider this as essential travel?
I do believe that as of now, there is no issue for H1s to cross into US from Canada side. But, I wanted to know, if there are any issues crossing into Canada from US side, as a Canadian PR holder, not yet living in Canada but coming to make preparations for a move. You think CBSA will consider this as essential travel?
Hi Guys,
I started crossing border from past few days for some social distancing work in automotive manufacturing (non essential business but essential work). I am not facing any issues at Detroit or Windsor side. Its just while coming back, first time they will ask for all the details including why we went to US (they will write it down in our profile), phone number, email address, company name. After that, all these details automatically pop up when they scan our PR card.
I started crossing border from past few days for some social distancing work in automotive manufacturing (non essential business but essential work). I am not facing any issues at Detroit or Windsor side. Its just while coming back, first time they will ask for all the details including why we went to US (they will write it down in our profile), phone number, email address, company name. After that, all these details automatically pop up when they scan our PR card.
Thanks for the update!
Is CBP asking anything specific about your work or are they ok with you entering on H1B?
They just ask where do you work and what kind of work it is. Then they are fine.