Canadian Citizen going to the US on H1B

[ciscobud]

Hi,

Is there anyone in the group that's a Canadian citizen that went to the US on H1B ? I recently got my I-797 approved, i want to know what documentation should i take as i go to the border.

Thanks!
Cbud

 

[nisusa]

I don't have the answer to your question but i have a question for you. I am considering moving to US for a short term. While TN is what i found to be preferrable choice, why did you go for a H1B? What is the advantage. Good luck to you.

 

[smtele]

The only advantage I see is that one is eligible to apply for US permanent residency when on H-1B status. This can't be done on TN-1 status.

 

[smtele]

Hi,

Is there anyone in the group that's a Canadian citizen that went to the US on H1B ? I recently got my I-797 approved, i want to know what documentation should i take as i go to the border.

Thanks!
Cbud

You probably need to get the H-1B visa stamped in your passport from a US embassy in Canada, because you need a business visa to enter the US? That's the standard procedure for everyone. I'm not aware of any exceptions to it for Canadian citizens.

 

[Ambiance44]

I am a Canadian citizen working in US on H1B visa and I can confirm that you do *not* need a visa sticker to work in the US. The notice of approval is the only thing you need.

 

[udub]

You should talk to your company lawyer. Usually they put together a stack of papers with all that is required (or nice to have).
You need to take as many documents as possible, especially the first time. Job offer, degrees, transcripts, I797, etc

 

[MP1981]

Hi,

Is there anyone in the group that's a Canadian citizen that went to the US on H1B ? I recently got my I-797 approved, i want to know what documentation should i take as i go to the border.

Thanks!
Cbud

Hi , I have same situation like you now ( Oct 2022) . Canadian citizen with i 797. What is the process at POE ? will they give i-94 , any stamping in passport , also any interview , weekend will open for interview ?

 

[fr72]

Hi , I have same situation like you now ( Oct 2022) . Canadian citizen with i 797. What is the process at POE ? will they give i-94 , any stamping in passport , also any interview , weekend will open for interview ?

The border agent will ask for your i797 when you tell them that you want to enter on H1B. They will stamp your passport with end date (based on i797) and that's all. i94 will be electronic and will be available almost immediately online.

I was not asked any questions by the border agent. If you have NEXUS, ask the agent to update it there and then.

 

[MP1981]

The border agent will ask for your i797 when you tell them that you want to enter on H1B. They will stamp your passport with end date (based on i797) and that's all. i94 will be electronic and will be available almost immediately online.

I was not asked any questions by the border agent. If you have NEXUS, ask the agent to update it there and then.

When we go for only visit to US as a Canadian citizen we can not pull our i-94 online .

 

[fr72]

When we go for only visit to US as a Canadian citizen we can not pull our i-94 online .

For H1B, you can. I did it.

 

[swan0206]

The border agent will ask for your i797 when you tell them that you want to enter on H1B. They will stamp your passport with end date (based on i797) and that's all. i94 will be electronic and will be available almost immediately online.

I was not asked any questions by the border agent. If you have NEXUS, ask the agent to update it there and then.

Is this only valid if you are going from Canada to US or also from any other country ? lets say India.

 

[MP1981]

For H1B, you can. I did it.

Thanks . If you don't mind have you experience or any knowledge for entry process for dependant ?

 

[fr72]

Is this only valid if you are going from Canada to US or also from any other country ? lets say India.

valid from any country.

 

[fr72]

Thanks . If you don't mind have you experience or any knowledge for entry process for dependant ?

No sorry, my wife and I both have independent H1Bs. I think for H4, you might have to show marriage certificate?

 

[doiena]

If you have NEXUS, ask the agent to update it there and then.

Do you mean the CBP officer can update your NEXUS profile with the new I-94? (no need to go to an enrollment center to update?)
thanks.