When applying for Canadian citizenship, there is question about immigration status in other countries. What is the start date if H1 petition in US is approved in January, Visa is approved in February but entry to US happened in March. Assuming start date is March for immigration status? . Before entering the country there is no status. If it were continuation of status in US and the candidate left outside for stamping then it's a different story. Then it is continuation of status and there is no break. Thank You