sithvixen said:
Someone else responded to my question on a main post. They did indicate that a visitor record is a valid status and that I just have to keep trying the 1888 number to schedule an appointment. I will let you know how that goes, I'm not even sure if Calgary is a valid appointment site. But I resent having to call that number, I never get through. :
How urgently do you want to land?
As I understand it, these landing interviews (i.e. to do it without going to a border crossing) are booked months in advance.
Two options for you:
1. drive the 3-4 hours from Calgary to the US border, cross then turn around and come back. There, you're landed.
2. Not even sure this is possible, but... try going to Calgary Int'l Airport and then to the Immigration counter. Play dumb. Say you'd like to "land" and ask if that's something you can do with them right then. In theory, they should be able to help you out. In practice... don't know. Alternatively, you could find the cheapest flight from Calgary to a US destination, go through US customs, then "change your mind" and ask to stay in Calgary. You'll have to go through Canadian Customs (at which point you can land) since you're have technically left the country (and had access to duty-free shopping). You can land then.
Just a couple ideas that might be quicker / cheaper / easier than trying to get the local appointment.