Travelling on CR1 Visa

[nurse1967 287]

My husband came here 2 years ago on a CR1 visa from Egypt. We have filed for ROC back in August and have gotten a NOA1 but nothing else yet. We are trying to plan a vacation for this summer and were thinking about Niagara Falls, NY and into Canada for a little exploring. Can he travel on his green card and Egyptian passport or will he be required to get a visa in advanced for Canada? Any insight would be appreciated! Thanks!

[Inky 1,110]

All he got was an NOA ? he never had biometrics no notices or anything since August?

He should of had the biometrics notice quite a while ago. If he didn't I wouldn't leave for any sort of vacation till things were sorted out.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

There was recently a post that Canada refused entry to someone with an expired GC and the NOA1 so I woulldn't cound on getting into Canada until you have a good green card in hand.

[nurse1967 287]

Sorry, I forgot to add that hubby did biometrics a long, long time ago. So, if he gets his 10 year green card can he travel into Canada with his Egyptian passport and greencard?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

A Green Card gives the holder the right to live and work in the U.S. Holders are also permitted to leave the country for the purpose of work or vacation. However, there are requirements for travel as well as limitations and failure to adhere can result in loss of Green Card status. Accordingly, Green Card holders planning to travel to Canada should take the necessary steps before the trip to ensure, entry into Canada, re-entry into the U.S. and continued Green Card status .

Step 1

Gather proof of your ability to support yourself while in Canada, also known as proof of funds. Make copies of items such as bank statements, pay stubs and proof of employment. Take a credit card available for international use and travelers' checks. Take the originals and copies with you to Canada.

Step 2

Present your green card to the Canada Border Services Agency officer upon entry into Canada. Present your passport and proof of funds if requested. Keep your green card and passport on your person as you travel in Canada.

Step 3

Present your valid green card to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer upon arriving at the port of re-entry into the United States. Present additional documentation if requested such as your passport, foreign national ID card or U.S. driver's license.

[nurse1967 287]

Wow that seems like a lot of work for a day trip to Toronto!

[NY_BX 397]

Wow that seems like a lot of work for a day trip to Toronto!

a day trip? Go on a road trip thru the US and save yourself some headaches (and possibly some money). My fiance already made his "wishlist." First stop? Puerto Rico. Second stop? Hollywood (I know, I know, but he wants to go). Third stop? Las Vegas while we're in the West Coast. Fourth stop? Austin, TX. Hopefully these trips will take long enough for him to get his GC so then we can travel outside.

[scotinmass 588]

I've been to Canada twice since I got my Greencard. Getting in to Canada is easy enough. Coming back into the US isn't. They are ultra suspicious for some reason. Both times I got a grilling and was treated as if I was trying to sneak in. That was while my Greencard was still valid. I would think after it expired and only having the NOA 1 letter would make it even harder. It seems that a lot of the border officers don't know the rules ahich is a bit worrying. Niagara Falls on the US side is beautiful. Stay there and take a few photos of Canada across the river and pretend you've been!