Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance

[chikarakobu 0]

My sister-in-law is getting married next month in the US (I'm the Canadian beneficiary, living in Canada). I'm planning on booking a flight with the knowledge that I could get turned away at customs. My case was complete in late April. No interview date yet, but I think I might have one by the time I fly (mid July).

I have read of cases on here where people have not been able to enter the US, and one instance where the beneficiary was turned away because her file came up as "Approved" or something like that (even though she hadn't even had her interview yet). Has anyone purchased a trip cancellation/interruption insurace plan that will cover you if you are turned away?

The policies I've been seeing so far, are the ones that expire on the day of your trip, or else it has be a medical emergency that happened during your trip, etc.

I'll have a letter from work but that's about it... I don't own a car or have a lease... The letter alone has been enough to visit my husband (by land crossing) so far but, I will be flying this time, and I haven't gone through YVR customs while we've been going through the IR1 process.

I'd like to hear any experience you've had with travel insurance, or travelling really close to your interview date.

Thanks!

[Flames9_RN 358]

I went the CR-1 route and visited my wife in DC just prior to my interview, never had a problem. I had ties to Canada with me, but they never asked for them.

Regarding travel insurance, your best to call the company up and ask them if they cover a denied entry into the USA

[birdnerd 5]

Wow, I'm in exactly the same situation! Case complete end of April, waiting for a date. Flying to CA in July for a wedding. Have job but no car or house (anymore ) Flying to CA in July for a wedding. I'm flying out on the 8th from Pearson, so if you're flying after that then I'll be sure to post a review of how it went (or didn't!).

[chikarakobu 0]

Flames9_RN, that's good to know that you didn't have any problems.

Birdnerd, wouldn't you know it, but I am flying out on the 8th as well! I actually recognize your name from Trailmix's interview tracking list. I think your case was complete a day before mine (mine was the 4/29). Hope you get to CA with no problems.

I don't know what they "see" on their screens when they swipe our passports but when they ask, "why are you going to the US?", my response will be "to attend a wedding", rather than my usual "to visit my husband" so maybe they won't put up as much of a stink... Fingers crossed we both make it to the weddings!!

[Indy90 21]

Really, the only way to know is by calling whoever you buy insurance from. There are many different companies and most companies have different types of policies that cover different things. I am sure you can find someone that will insure what you want, but you will also find some that will not. So the answer is yes and no, depending on what you buy.

[Krikit 1,164]

Your best bet is to purchase the upgraded tickets which allow rescheduling or reimbursement. (Unless you're flying with Southwest.... they do it free of charge on any ticket.) Anywho.... contact the airline and ask them how to handle it. Trip insurance usually just covers medical emergencies and such. Or check the airline's policies online.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Your best bet is to purchase the upgraded tickets which allow rescheduling or reimbursement. (Unless you're flying with Southwest.... they do it free of charge on any ticket.) Anywho.... contact the airline and ask them how to handle it. Trip insurance usually just covers medical emergencies and such. Or check the airline's policies online.

I wonder how that would work with the above, as one has already checked in! One goes through security/POE after check in!

[Krikit 1,164]

Good question to ask! Usually airlines just stick you on another flight if you miss your scheduled flight. But this isn't quite like that. lol

[SuperDuper! 230]

My sister-in-law is getting married next month in the US (I'm the Canadian beneficiary, living in Canada). I'm planning on booking a flight with the knowledge that I could get turned away at customs. My case was complete in late April. No interview date yet, but I think I might have one by the time I fly (mid July).

I have read of cases on here where people have not been able to enter the US, and one instance where the beneficiary was turned away because her file came up as "Approved" or something like that (even though she hadn't even had her interview yet). Has anyone purchased a trip cancellation/interruption insurace plan that will cover you if you are turned away?

The policies I've been seeing so far, are the ones that expire on the day of your trip, or else it has be a medical emergency that happened during your trip, etc.

I'll have a letter from work but that's about it... I don't own a car or have a lease... The letter alone has been enough to visit my husband (by land crossing) so far but, I will be flying this time, and I haven't gone through YVR customs while we've been going through the IR1 process.

I'd like to hear any experience you've had with travel insurance, or travelling really close to your interview date.

Thanks!

Good reason to book directly thru the airline's website, and find out what their fee/policy is for rescheduling a flight. Imagine going to "Cheapo Tickets.com" and try to ask for any service at all, much less a reschedule. Good luck!

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Isn't the POE at US soil, and isn't the point of entry for departure at the Canada soil. So after you have taken a flight in air, you would want your money back if you are denied entry at the end of the flight?

Canada_________US -------POE : denied entry______ want money back ?

[Marilyn. 340]

Isn't the POE at US soil, and isn't the point of entry for departure at the Canada soil. So after you have taken a flight in air, you would want your money back if you are denied entry at the end of the flight?

Canada_________US -------POE : denied entry______ want money back ?

at Canadian airports you pass through customs etc in Canada

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Is this at the same airport of entry in Canada? This would be after check-in and security check, but before bording the plane?

Is this at the same airport of entry in Canada? This would be after check-in and security check, but before bording the plane?

[Marilyn. 340]

Is this at the same airport of entry in Canada? This would be after check-in and security check, but before bording the plane?

Is this at the same airport of entry in Canada? This would be after check-in and security check, but before bording the plane?

yea you go through customs before boarding the plane

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

Okay, it might work...tricky though

[SuperDuper! 230]

at Canadian airports you pass through customs etc in Canada

How is this different from any airport in the world?