Process for the first time H1B visa at port of entry for Canadian Citizens

[sarainan]

Hi all,
I am a Canadian Citizen and I currently live in Toronto. I just received my H1B visa approval documents from my employer in the US. As far as I know, I do not have to get my passport stamped at the US Consulate or Embassy and I could just drive to Niagara Falls or any other US-Canada border to get my visa stamped. Is that correct? If yes, do I need to get any appointments? How does the process work in the border. That would be so appreciated if you could help.
Thanks,

 

[MP1981]

Hi all,
I am a Canadian Citizen and I currently live in Toronto. I just received my H1B visa approval documents from my employer in the US. As far as I know, I do not have to get my passport stamped at the US Consulate or Embassy and I could just drive to Niagara Falls or any other US-Canada border to get my visa stamped. Is that correct? If yes, do I need to get any appointments? How does the process work in the border. That would be so appreciated if you could help.
Thanks,

Hi , I am in the same boat , just waiting for documents. Employer will send me all docs in next 2 - 3 weeks. If you will get full info pls email me. I am also in Toronto . mp.navyug1981@gmail.com

 

[kishvih]

Hi, please let me know how the H1B worked on Canadian citizenship? Me and my wife both are Canadian Citi citizens. We are looking for H1B process from Canada. Please let me know how it works. Appreciate for your reply

 

[Rawhide]

Hi all,
I am a Canadian Citizen and I currently live in Toronto. I just received my H1B visa approval documents from my employer in the US. As far as I know, I do not have to get my passport stamped at the US Consulate or Embassy and I could just drive to Niagara Falls or any other US-Canada border to get my visa stamped. Is that correct? If yes, do I need to get any appointments? How does the process work in the border. That would be so appreciated if you could help.
Thanks,

You are correct you will not need stamping at the consulate. There will be no VISA stamping at all. You should receive something called I 797 which will be shown to the border agent and they will crate I -94 record for you. This should ideally be done when entering USA to work. If you work in New York it makes sense to get it done on Niagra Falls or Detroit in case you work in Michigan ( basically to justify your travel ). Cant be crossing border at Vancouver if you work in NYC.

 

[salmbagjaf]

Hi , I am in the same boat , just waiting for documents. Employer will send me all docs in next 2 - 3 weeks. If you will get full info pls email me. I am also in Toronto . mp.navyug1981@gmail.com

Hi everyone. I am in the exact same boat. My employer indicated my port of entry to be notified as Toronto Pearson Airport, but can I enter the US through the Niagra landbridge? I am a Canadian Citizen.

 

[fr72]

Hi everyone. I am in the exact same boat. My employer indicated my port of entry to be notified as Toronto Pearson Airport, but can I enter the US through the Niagra landbridge? I am a Canadian Citizen.

What does this even mean? Port of entry was not mentioned on my H1B paperwork anywhere.

 

[break0987]

Hi all , i am canadian citizen and first time h1 b status approved . No H1 visa stamping as i am canadian.In my i-129 form,port of entry mentioned as ontario. I am in India right now. Can i fly directly to anywhere in US from India or do i need to come to ontario and from there do i need to enter US? Please guide me

 

[Siva8319]

Hi - are you done with port of entry in Ontario? i need info on that, can you please respond?