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naviomelo   0

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Canadian citizen, GC holder, Valid US DL. Domicile in US. Is it allowed to drive a U.S. rental car into Canada for a vacation?

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SupportGeek   21

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Canadian citizen, GC holder, Valid US DL. Domicile in US. Is it allowed to drive a U.S. rental car into Canada for a vacation?

Depends on the rental company, its best to call them.

At the border they may question you, but its not strictly against the rules.

I rented from enterprise in Seattle, and asked specifically if I could take it over the border, they said yes. Budget and Avis were a no.

SOME rental companies wont let you cross state lines, let alone the border. So check with them

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Flames9_RN   358

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Depends on rental company

If you were just a Cdn citizen, I belive the answer would be NO!! But since you have your greencard, the Cdn Customs dude/dudette will be ok with it, just depends on the car rental agency

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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naviomelo   0

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I just called the rental car company, and they said they don't care; that it would be up to Canada Customs. Should I be fine?

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5-21-2008 Medical (Vancouver)

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10-11-2008 Wedding Day!

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11-24-2008 RFE received for I-864A

11-25-2008 RFE mailed back

12-29-2008 Biometrics Letter Received

1-13-2009 Biometrics Appointment

1-15-2009 AP received in mail

2-3-2009 Infopass Appointment for EAD

2-20-2009 Infopass Appointment for EAD

2-21-2009 EAD received in mail

3-31-2009 AOS Interview Date

4-6-2009 Welcome Letter Received

5-2-2009 Received Green Card

Removal of Conditions

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1-3-2011 I-751 sent to Vermont Service Center

1-6-2011 NOA-1

1-22-2011 Biometrics Letter Received

2-4-2011 Biometrics Appointment

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Flames9_RN   358

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I believe you will be. NEIKS on here is a CDn customs officer. can always search for her under MEMBERS (top right) and email and ask her. But as a greencard holder, you should be fine.

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Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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Dan and Ali   3

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I just called the rental car company, and they said they don't care; that it would be up to Canada Customs. Should I be fine?

If I were you I would call the POE and double-check before you attempt it. Good luck!

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naviomelo   0

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Yay! Thank you all for your input! :)

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11-2-2007 NOA-1

3-3-2008 NOA-2

3-27-2008 Packet 3 Received

5-21-2008 Medical (Vancouver)

8-5-2008 Interview

8-6-2008 Picked up Visa

10-2-2008 Last day of Work

10-4-2008 Moving Day - POE - YVR Airport

10-11-2008 Wedding Day!

10-12-2008 Wedding (Ceremony)

AOS

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10-28-2008 AOS Package sent to Chicago Lockbox

10-30-2008 AOS Package received

11-5-2008 NOA received for all 3 petitions (dated)

11-8-2008 NOA received in mail

11-24-2008 RFE received for I-864A

11-25-2008 RFE mailed back

12-29-2008 Biometrics Letter Received

1-13-2009 Biometrics Appointment

1-15-2009 AP received in mail

2-3-2009 Infopass Appointment for EAD

2-20-2009 Infopass Appointment for EAD

2-21-2009 EAD received in mail

3-31-2009 AOS Interview Date

4-6-2009 Welcome Letter Received

5-2-2009 Received Green Card

Removal of Conditions

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1-3-2011 I-751 sent to Vermont Service Center

1-6-2011 NOA-1

1-22-2011 Biometrics Letter Received

2-4-2011 Biometrics Appointment

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I fly into buffalo every 6 weeks..rent a car and cross at the peace bridge..MOST rental car companies are fine with it..at the border they occasionally ask to see my greencard when entering Canada(because you MUST be a resident of the USA to bring an American rental car across the border) and on occasion the car rental company has given me some piece of paper to show at the border..lol it just basicly says that they are aware I am crossing with the vehicle. I've never had any real issues though..have a great trip!

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Flames9_RN   358

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glad u got a response from the source (Neiks)

Lot of Canadian Citizens(that are stil residents of canada, dont hold greencard, etc) do not realize they can not rent a car and head back to Canada. I know this has caused probs for quite a few for Alaska cruises! Instead of going on a guided tour, they rent a car in Alaska, and then tour they way to Canada--or they try to, but only to get denied entry into Canada. really ruins the day!

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

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Saddle Bronc   124

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As long as you are a US resident/"greencard holder" there is no issue with it for Canada Customs purposes.
Actually, they don't even mind if you are a temporary visa (such as TN-1) holder, or even if you have a US DL; I rented a car at DTW once in 1996 (when I still had my Alberta licence) and drove it to Ayr (near 401's exit 268) for a weekend.

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