ONLY - Who submitted CIC-AINP(SRS-U.S. Visa Holder Category) application

[canmp]

Just wondering, Are you a construction engineer on H1B..?

WoW, that is great.

Please advice accordingly,

My current H1B will wxpire on 17 Sep, 2011. and I-94 displays the same dates.
My H1B ext is also approved.

I am New York based I want to complete landing formalities before my current visa expires.

Having said that I have Approved H1B extension and still current visa is valid upto Sep so

Can I complete landing formalities and come back on the current visa before expiration date?
Is there any rule as H1B Ext is approved so I have to get it stamped before reentering.

Please answer.

 

[Qureshi]

Avalop,

Thanks for answering and just clarify one more thing pleas.

You mentioned don't surrender I-94. What do you mean. As you mentioned I am good to go as My current visa is valid till Sep
so I can surrender it and while coming back I can have the new one as my Visa is Valid.

Or may be you said don,t surrender as If I am planning to go after current Visa expiration. So in that case with approved I797 and havind I 94 I can reenter.

Please advice,

Hello Qureshi,

Since you have a valid visa till Sep 2011, you are absolutely good to visit Canada and come back to US using your current visa. It is not neccessary to get another visa stamping on your new H1B extension.

If you are visiting Canada after Sept 2011, you can still come back to US without any hassles by using your H1B extension document (I-797) and expired visa (I.e - using AVR).

Good Luck with your landing and ensure that you don't surrender your I-94 CARD while going to Canada. You can use the same I-94 card to return to US.

Hope this helps

 

[Qureshi]

Yes I am Civil Engineer, Construction Engineer on H1B.

Just wondering, Are you a construction engineer on H1B..?

WoW, that is great.

 

[rajeshindy]

Hi Qureshi

By what date do you need to be in canada ? on the stamp...what is the expiration date ? I just sent the passports via mail two days ago.

thanks

 

[cchabert]

hi albertaorbust

please elaborate on the lousy canadian health care experience. i am interested to know as I have had really bad experience in the US....

I can share if you don't mind my Canadian Health Care experience.

As a new immigrant your first contact is on the walking clinics and usually they're full, but you get attendend, if it's and emergency you go to the hospital, it happends to my little daughter at 3am we rush to emergency room at Childrens Hospital, it was pack because it was Friday, we wait our turn and we get in, she has to stay 3 days but the care was excellent, the doctors, the nurses and the room it self top notch, we go home with out paying a penny, no copays, nothing.
A week later we receive a phone call from the Canadian Health department doing a follow up on her condition, we don't know where but she got salmonela.
After this we start looking for a family doctor here is the link:

http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/doctor/index.html

As soon you got one you don;t need to go to the walking clinic, you made your appointments and that's it, just a normal 10 to 15 minutes waiting to see the Doc.

Also the familiy doctor is the one that referral your child to the pediatrician, is not like in the USA that you go directly to them, here is only by referral in case the doctor see something he can't handle.

I got a phone call from my family doctor reminding about my annual check up and to make an appointment.

Also 2 months a go I have stomack problems and the doctor sent me to do ultrasound and another test, went to the labs do everything and go home, 3 days later my family doctor call to let me know that my results are in and to make an appointment with him and gave the proper medicine.

And last the specialist are the ones that can take a while to see you, but the doctor depending on the problem can made as an emergency and they'll see you sooner.

And this pretty much our Canadian Health Care system experience.

Peace!!

 

[Jacaranda]

thanks Cchabert, sounds better than the horror i have gone thru in US, thanks for posting this.

I can share if you don't mind my Canadian Health Care experience.

As a new immigrant your first contact is on the walking clinics and usually they're full, but you get attendend, if it's and emergency you go to the hospital, it happends to my little daughter at 3am we rush to emergency room at Childrens Hospital, it was pack because it was Friday, we wait our turn and we get in, she has to stay 3 days but the care was excellent, the doctors, the nurses and the room it self top notch, we go home with out paying a penny, no copays, nothing.
A week later we receive a phone call from the Canadian Health department doing a follow up on her condition, we don't know where but she got salmonela.
After this we start looking for a family doctor here is the link:

http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/doctor/index.html

As soon you got one you don;t need to go to the walking clinic, you made your appointments and that's it, just a normal 10 to 15 minutes waiting to see the Doc.

Also the familiy doctor is the one that referral your child to the pediatrician, is not like in the USA that you go directly to them, here is only by referral in case the doctor see something he can't handle.

I got a phone call from my family doctor reminding about my annual check up and to make an appointment.

Also 2 months a go I have stomack problems and the doctor sent me to do ultrasound and another test, went to the labs do everything and go home, 3 days later my family doctor call to let me know that my results are in and to make an appointment with him and gave the proper medicine.

And last the specialist are the ones that can take a while to see you, but the doctor depending on the problem can made as an emergency and they'll see you sooner.

And this pretty much our Canadian Health Care system experience.

Peace!!

 

[King80]

I can share if you don't mind my Canadian Health Care experience.

As a new immigrant your first contact is on the walking clinics and usually they're full, but you get attendend, if it's and emergency you go to the hospital, it happends to my little daughter at 3am we rush to emergency room at Childrens Hospital, it was pack because it was Friday, we wait our turn and we get in, she has to stay 3 days but the care was excellent, the doctors, the nurses and the room it self top notch, we go home with out paying a penny, no copays, nothing.
A week later we receive a phone call from the Canadian Health department doing a follow up on her condition, we don't know where but she got salmonela.
After this we start looking for a family doctor here is the link:

http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/doctor/index.html

As soon you got one you don;t need to go to the walking clinic, you made your appointments and that's it, just a normal 10 to 15 minutes waiting to see the Doc.

Also the familiy doctor is the one that referral your child to the pediatrician, is not like in the USA that you go directly to them, here is only by referral in case the doctor see something he can't handle.

I got a phone call from my family doctor reminding about my annual check up and to make an appointment.

Also 2 months a go I have stomack problems and the doctor sent me to do ultrasound and another test, went to the labs do everything and go home, 3 days later my family doctor call to let me know that my results are in and to make an appointment with him and gave the proper medicine.

And last the specialist are the ones that can take a while to see you, but the doctor depending on the problem can made as an emergency and they'll see you sooner.

And this pretty much our Canadian Health Care system experience.

Peace!!

Thanks cchabert , for posting your Experience. Its a big help specially if you have little ones to take care of. Thanks again

 

[King80]

I can share if you don't mind my Canadian Health Care experience.

As a new immigrant your first contact is on the walking clinics and usually they're full, but you get attendend, if it's and emergency you go to the hospital, it happends to my little daughter at 3am we rush to emergency room at Childrens Hospital, it was pack because it was Friday, we wait our turn and we get in, she has to stay 3 days but the care was excellent, the doctors, the nurses and the room it self top notch, we go home with out paying a penny, no copays, nothing.
A week later we receive a phone call from the Canadian Health department doing a follow up on her condition, we don't know where but she got salmonela.
After this we start looking for a family doctor here is the link:

http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/doctor/index.html

As soon you got one you don;t need to go to the walking clinic, you made your appointments and that's it, just a normal 10 to 15 minutes waiting to see the Doc.

Also the familiy doctor is the one that referral your child to the pediatrician, is not like in the USA that you go directly to them, here is only by referral in case the doctor see something he can't handle.

I got a phone call from my family doctor reminding about my annual check up and to make an appointment.

Also 2 months a go I have stomack problems and the doctor sent me to do ultrasound and another test, went to the labs do everything and go home, 3 days later my family doctor call to let me know that my results are in and to make an appointment with him and gave the proper medicine.

And last the specialist are the ones that can take a while to see you, but the doctor depending on the problem can made as an emergency and they'll see you sooner.

And this pretty much our Canadian Health Care system experience.

Peace!!

Hi cchabert ,
If you don't mind can you send me personal message with the doctors name, who you choose. also the location NE..... etc
thanks

 

[Qureshi]

Rajeshindy,

The dead line for entry is Feb 8th 2012.
OFeb 8 2011 this year Idid my Medical.

Hi Qureshi

By what date do you need to be in canada ? on the stamp...what is the expiration date ? I just sent the passports via mail two days ago.

thanks

 

[Sinbad]

Landing Experience
We traveled from Dallas to Calgary by car and landed at Coutts, AB. It was a 10 day road trip through Mt Rushmore, Thermopolis, Yellowstone etc.
Just before entering the Canadian side, I went to US customs (just before the Canadian border, on ur left; there are sign boards) and exported the car. I had emailed 1)Vehicle Export Worksheet 2)Bill of Sale 3) Vehicle Title 4)Vin Inquiry to WHITLASHEXPORT @ dhs.gov 4-5 days before and I called them to ensure whether everything was good. At the customs office, the officer wanted my H1B approval notice too. He stamped the title stating exported. After exporting the car, we reached the Canadian side.At main gate, I told the officer that we are landing. He asked us to go the building on the left. I gave them the documents to the officer in immigration. We asked them about the photos. He said he will check it, and that he will take new pictures in the office in case our pics are not according to specs. Later he informed that it was good, even though it was according to the old specs. We signed document for PR card and was informed that it will arrive in mail. Then, he asked us to go to the export desk, and I gave them all the forms (B4 & B4A). I had some pictures of jewelry in the goods to follow list, but he did not take that and told me that he does not need it and he is not going to send any of these to Calgary. He told me to complete the changing of license plate etc within 45 days.
After completing the all the formalities, which took around 45 minutes, we started for Calgary.

Apartment
I had rented a two bed room apartment on month to month basis before starting from Dallas. Paid one month rent (CAD 1275) as security deposit.

Shipment
Used Vitran. $570 for 500lbs. We packed it extremely well with uline.com 300 lb stackable capability boxes. Everything arrived in good shape. Went to customs to clear it. If anybody needs to know more, I will write later in detail.

SIN & Health card
The next day, we applied for SIN. She gave us SIN no. and told us that actual cards will arrive in mail within 2 weeks. The officer informed us that we will receive a letter stating when & where receive PR card. We applied for health cards at health registry. They also gave us temporary cards and told us that actual cards will arrive in mail. Both cards came in mail exactly after a week. Health card is printed on paper.

Bank account
Went to bank to apply for account, was informed that we need appointment; so got appointment for the next day. Opened account and applied for credit card, for $500 unsecured. (US conversion rate was so terrible 0.92 by scotia on that day, that 6000 USD was just ~ 5500.00)

Dr & Health visits
My son had severe itching and developed rashes after reaching Calgary. So we went to a walkin clinic. It is first come, first serve basis and had to wait for just 20mts. The diagnosis was Calgary weather and asked us to put moisturizer two –three times a day. I had bad cough, told him so. The Dr. said it will go away in 2-3 days time. But it worsened, so after 3 days, I went again to the walk in clinic. Told the Dr. I need antibiotic. So he prescribed one; went to the pharmacy. 7 day Amox course costed just $25. Then we went to a health center and submitted immunization records of my kids. My youngest is due for his immunization and told them so. They said I will receive a call after 1 week. We didn't get any, so called them once again after a week. The receptionist told us it will take 2-3 weeks. So we are still waiting for the call. From the net, we downloaded the list of family Drs accepting new patients and called one. We were scheduled a ‘meet and greet' appointment. The Dr(not the nurse as is done in US) took our past medical history. He informed that we will have to wait till October to do the adults complete medical checkup. Only after the checkup, will he accept us ‘technically' as his patients. He asked us to schedule another appointment for our kids. So we again went back the next day, just to take the kids height, weight and listened to breathing etc. He could have done this the previous day itself. ‘Well child' checkup in US is more elaborate and charts and handouts with information regarding kids are given. Here, we had to ask them to give the height and weight of my 6 month old at least. The receptionist gave it on a sticky note. The experience was good except that Drs are not as courteous as in Tx.

School
We scheduled appointment in catholic school board to enroll my eldest in KG. He was doing preschool in Tx, but we were home schooling him too. They took all our details, took copies of COPR, baptism certificate of the child, parents baptism certificate/marriage certificate in a catholic church .The reviewer took my son(alone) to one room and tested his knowledge and skills for about 20 mts. The reviewer was satisfied and asked us to go to the school (which is the nearest catholic school from our home.) in which he will be enrolled. So he started KG from the next day.

Alberta license
We went to a registry (same one where we applied for health cards) to apply for driving license. You need US license, driving record from DMV for at least two years (to get full license), address proof (copy of temporary SIN letter which you get when u apply is good) , COPR, SIN and health card. Paid ~ $85 per person. The eye test is more elaborate than in US.
Traffic/Driving here is terrible compared to US. Drivers are not courteous. Be prepared to do defensive driving.
We have not yet completed changing Car title. Will write about it later.

My opinion
US is better in all respects except health care. The only thing good I found is health care. But in US I had good insurance, so I never had a problem there too.

Thanks to BZ mom, ag_tou, cchabert, jxjy01 and all the members in this forum for helping us through.

 

[Sinbad]

Hi Sinbad,

I will be landing via Coutts May end. I have a question regarding importing my Car.I know that we have to submitt Docs(Title,Bill Of SAles) to US Customs 72 hours before. But when I cross the border i just have to ask them some kind of approval for my car , right at the border or i have to visit US Customs at some other address.

Please let me know if have any information. thanks for your help

You have to go the customs office at the border, which is situated on the left side just before the canadian entrance gate. There are sign boards. You have go with all the original documents and ur pp and visa/ approval notice. They will stamp the title stating exported. Then u r good to go the Canadian side.

 

[cooldeepforyou]

Hi Sindbad,
Are you talking about PR card being sent to ( mail to) your home address in CAnada or you are talking about SIN cards ??

 

[Avalap]

Hi Qureshi,

If you are travelling to Canada (from US) for less than 30 days then you need not surrender your I-94. You can use the same I-94 to come back to US.

If you surrender your current I-94 while leaving US, then the visa officer @ US port of entry will either issue you a new I-94 card with an expiry date same as your new I-797 OR with an expiry date of his choice/reason ( which can be scary!!!!).

OR the VO may just let you retain the I-94 card attached to your new I-797.

Incase, you don't surrender your current I-94, he will just check the documents and let you go. This way, you will have a valid I-94 attached to your new I-979 till its expiry.

If you want to discuss further, please call me on my number. I sent you a message to your inbox.

Hope this helps.

Avalop,

Thanks for answering and just clarify one more thing pleas.

You mentioned don't surrender I-94. What do you mean. As you mentioned I am good to go as My current visa is valid till Sep
so I can surrender it and while coming back I can have the new one as my Visa is Valid.

Or may be you said don,t surrender as If I am planning to go after current Visa expiration. So in that case with approved I797 and havind I 94 I can reenter.

Please advice,

 

[lovepool4u2001]

Does the process for a leased\financed vehicle remains the same. If differs do you have any inputs.

Landing Experience
We traveled from Dallas to Calgary by car and landed at Coutts, AB. It was a 10 day road trip through Mt Rushmore, Thermopolis, Yellowstone etc.
Just before entering the Canadian side, I went to US customs (just before the Canadian border, on ur left; there are sign boards) and exported the car. I had emailed 1)Vehicle Export Worksheet 2)Bill of Sale 3) Vehicle Title 4)Vin Inquiry to WHITLASHEXPORT @ dhs.gov 4-5 days before and I called them to ensure whether everything was good. At the customs office, the officer wanted my H1B approval notice too. He stamped the title stating exported. After exporting the car, we reached the Canadian side.At main gate, I told the officer that we are landing. He asked us to go the building on the left. I gave them the documents to the officer in immigration. We asked them about the photos. He said he will check it, and that he will take new pictures in the office in case our pics are not according to specs. Later he informed that it was good, even though it was according to the old specs. We signed document for PR card and was informed that it will arrive in mail. Then, he asked us to go to the export desk, and I gave them all the forms (B4 & B4A). I had some pictures of jewelry in the goods to follow list, but he did not take that and told me that he does not need it and he is not going to send any of these to Calgary. He told me to complete the changing of license plate etc within 45 days.
After completing the all the formalities, which took around 45 minutes, we started for Calgary.

Apartment
I had rented a two bed room apartment on month to month basis before starting from Dallas. Paid one month rent (CAD 1275) as security deposit.

Shipment
Used Vitran. $570 for 500lbs. We packed it extremely well with uline.com 300 lb stackable capability boxes. Everything arrived in good shape. Went to customs to clear it. If anybody needs to know more, I will write later in detail.

SIN & Health card
The next day, we applied for SIN. She gave us SIN no. and told us that actual cards will arrive in mail within 2 weeks. The officer informed us that we will receive a letter stating when & where receive PR card. We applied for health cards at health registry. They also gave us temporary cards and told us that actual cards will arrive in mail. Both cards came in mail exactly after a week. Health card is printed on paper.

Bank account
Went to bank to apply for account, was informed that we need appointment; so got appointment for the next day. Opened account and applied for credit card, for $500 unsecured. (US conversion rate was so terrible 0.92 by scotia on that day, that 6000 USD was just ~ 5500.00)

Dr & Health visits
My son had severe itching and developed rashes after reaching Calgary. So we went to a walkin clinic. It is first come, first serve basis and had to wait for just 20mts. The diagnosis was Calgary weather and asked us to put moisturizer two –three times a day. I had bad cough, told him so. The Dr. said it will go away in 2-3 days time. But it worsened, so after 3 days, I went again to the walk in clinic. Told the Dr. I need antibiotic. So he prescribed one; went to the pharmacy. 7 day Amox course costed just $25. Then we went to a health center and submitted immunization records of my kids. My youngest is due for his immunization and told them so. They said I will receive a call after 1 week. We didn't get any, so called them once again after a week. The receptionist told us it will take 2-3 weeks. So we are still waiting for the call. From the net, we downloaded the list of family Drs accepting new patients and called one. We were scheduled a ‘meet and greet' appointment. The Dr(not the nurse as is done in US) took our past medical history. He informed that we will have to wait till October to do the adults complete medical checkup. Only after the checkup, will he accept us ‘technically' as his patients. He asked us to schedule another appointment for our kids. So we again went back the next day, just to take the kids height, weight and listened to breathing etc. He could have done this the previous day itself. ‘Well child' checkup in US is more elaborate and charts and handouts with information regarding kids are given. Here, we had to ask them to give the height and weight of my 6 month old at least. The receptionist gave it on a sticky note. The experience was good except that Drs are not as courteous as in Tx.

School
We scheduled appointment in catholic school board to enroll my eldest in KG. He was doing preschool in Tx, but we were home schooling him too. They took all our details, took copies of COPR, baptism certificate of the child, parents baptism certificate/marriage certificate in a catholic church .The reviewer took my son(alone) to one room and tested his knowledge and skills for about 20 mts. The reviewer was satisfied and asked us to go to the school (which is the nearest catholic school from our home.) in which he will be enrolled. So he started KG from the next day.

Alberta license
We went to a registry (same one where we applied for health cards) to apply for driving license. You need US license, driving record from DMV for at least two years (to get full license), address proof (copy of temporary SIN letter which you get when u apply is good) , COPR, SIN and health card. Paid ~ $85 per person. The eye test is more elaborate than in US.
Traffic/Driving here is terrible compared to US. Drivers are not courteous. Be prepared to do defensive driving.
We have not yet completed changing Car title. Will write about it later.

My opinion
US is better in all respects except health care. The only thing good I found is health care. But in US I had good insurance, so I never had a problem there too.

Thanks to BZ mom, ag_tou, cchabert, jxjy01 and all the members in this forum for helping us through.

 

[King80]

Landing Experience
We traveled from Dallas to Calgary by car and landed at Coutts, AB. It was a 10 day road trip through Mt Rushmore, Thermopolis, Yellowstone etc.
Just before entering the Canadian side, I went to US customs (just before the Canadian border, on ur left; there are sign boards) and exported the car. I had emailed 1)Vehicle Export Worksheet 2)Bill of Sale 3) Vehicle Title 4)Vin Inquiry to WHITLASHEXPORT @ dhs.gov 4-5 days before and I called them to ensure whether everything was good. At the customs office, the officer wanted my H1B approval notice too. He stamped the title stating exported. After exporting the car, we reached the Canadian side.At main gate, I told the officer that we are landing. He asked us to go the building on the left. I gave them the documents to the officer in immigration. We asked them about the photos. He said he will check it, and that he will take new pictures in the office in case our pics are not according to specs. Later he informed that it was good, even though it was according to the old specs. We signed document for PR card and was informed that it will arrive in mail. Then, he asked us to go to the export desk, and I gave them all the forms (B4 & B4A). I had some pictures of jewelry in the goods to follow list, but he did not take that and told me that he does not need it and he is not going to send any of these to Calgary. He told me to complete the changing of license plate etc within 45 days.
After completing the all the formalities, which took around 45 minutes, we started for Calgary.

Apartment
I had rented a two bed room apartment on month to month basis before starting from Dallas. Paid one month rent (CAD 1275) as security deposit.

Shipment
Used Vitran. $570 for 500lbs. We packed it extremely well with uline.com 300 lb stackable capability boxes. Everything arrived in good shape. Went to customs to clear it. If anybody needs to know more, I will write later in detail.

SIN & Health card
The next day, we applied for SIN. She gave us SIN no. and told us that actual cards will arrive in mail within 2 weeks. The officer informed us that we will receive a letter stating when & where receive PR card. We applied for health cards at health registry. They also gave us temporary cards and told us that actual cards will arrive in mail. Both cards came in mail exactly after a week. Health card is printed on paper.

Bank account
Went to bank to apply for account, was informed that we need appointment; so got appointment for the next day. Opened account and applied for credit card, for $500 unsecured. (US conversion rate was so terrible 0.92 by scotia on that day, that 6000 USD was just ~ 5500.00)

Dr & Health visits
My son had severe itching and developed rashes after reaching Calgary. So we went to a walkin clinic. It is first come, first serve basis and had to wait for just 20mts. The diagnosis was Calgary weather and asked us to put moisturizer two –three times a day. I had bad cough, told him so. The Dr. said it will go away in 2-3 days time. But it worsened, so after 3 days, I went again to the walk in clinic. Told the Dr. I need antibiotic. So he prescribed one; went to the pharmacy. 7 day Amox course costed just $25. Then we went to a health center and submitted immunization records of my kids. My youngest is due for his immunization and told them so. They said I will receive a call after 1 week. We didn't get any, so called them once again after a week. The receptionist told us it will take 2-3 weeks. So we are still waiting for the call. From the net, we downloaded the list of family Drs accepting new patients and called one. We were scheduled a ‘meet and greet' appointment. The Dr(not the nurse as is done in US) took our past medical history. He informed that we will have to wait till October to do the adults complete medical checkup. Only after the checkup, will he accept us ‘technically' as his patients. He asked us to schedule another appointment for our kids. So we again went back the next day, just to take the kids height, weight and listened to breathing etc. He could have done this the previous day itself. ‘Well child' checkup in US is more elaborate and charts and handouts with information regarding kids are given. Here, we had to ask them to give the height and weight of my 6 month old at least. The receptionist gave it on a sticky note. The experience was good except that Drs are not as courteous as in Tx.

School
We scheduled appointment in catholic school board to enroll my eldest in KG. He was doing preschool in Tx, but we were home schooling him too. They took all our details, took copies of COPR, baptism certificate of the child, parents baptism certificate/marriage certificate in a catholic church .The reviewer took my son(alone) to one room and tested his knowledge and skills for about 20 mts. The reviewer was satisfied and asked us to go to the school (which is the nearest catholic school from our home.) in which he will be enrolled. So he started KG from the next day.

Alberta license
We went to a registry (same one where we applied for health cards) to apply for driving license. You need US license, driving record from DMV for at least two years (to get full license), address proof (copy of temporary SIN letter which you get when u apply is good) , COPR, SIN and health card. Paid ~ $85 per person. The eye test is more elaborate than in US.
Traffic/Driving here is terrible compared to US. Drivers are not courteous. Be prepared to do defensive driving.
We have not yet completed changing Car title. Will write about it later.

My opinion
US is better in all respects except health care. The only thing good I found is health care. But in US I had good insurance, so I never had a problem there too.

Thanks to BZ mom, ag_tou, cchabert, jxjy01 and all the members in this forum for helping us through.

Hi Sinbad,
Thanks for posting the detailed information. I am also going to drive in through Coutts Sweetgrass and this is very helpful.
I have Couple of questions:
1.Documents you submitted to US Customs 4)Vin Inquiry . what doc is this?
2. would Driving History Printed off of dmv website be ok?

Thanks for your help