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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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I am a Canadian Citizen with Permanent Resident Status (Green Card, conditional until ROC in April 2013) can I travel to Cuba for a holiday? my Husband is an American Citizen.

I used to travel to Cuba from Canada all the time, such a wonderful Vacation Destination, but I know that Americans are not welcomed there, because of the Embargo. Does anyone have any advice?

Should I try to contact the Canadian Embassy with my question?

Any advice would help.

Thanks.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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My understanding is that if you travel there through Canada and only show your Canadian travel documents then it's a don't ask don't tell thing for the US government. Your husband would not be able to travel there though. Someone else may have a government website to quote or something that could be better information. I'm just going on what I've been told in the past.

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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My understanding is that if you travel there through Canada and only show your Canadian travel documents then it's a don't ask don't tell thing for the US government. Your husband would not be able to travel there though. Someone else may have a government website to quote or something that could be better information. I'm just going on what I've been told in the past.

I thought so much....well I will keep investigating.All my family back home are taking my Mom there for her 80th birthday, and we wanted to surprise her. Hmmm maybe will have to rethink another destination so my husband and I don't have any issues, especially since I am "conditional".

Thank you

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You could suggest the Dominican Republic as an alternative. Several of my Aunts and my mom have been there and they love it. Your husband would be able to go there I believe.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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You could suggest the Dominican Republic as an alternative. Several of my Aunts and my mom have been there and they love it. Your husband would be able to go there I believe.

Good idea, we may consider Mexico too, plus it would be nice to see Mexico, I have never been, and maybe we can make it our honeymoon too, as we never had one, with the cost of all the USCIS fees, we never had a proper honeymoon. Looks like Cuba is out....but I have to say they do have the most amazing beaches and nicest people.

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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1097.html

Travel to Cuba by U.S. citizens and permanent residents is restricted by U.S. law and regulations, and travelers generally must obtain a license or qualify for an existing license from the Department of Treasury. Such licenses restrict the activities and transactions in which U.S. citizens and residents may engage while in Cuba. Licensed U.S. travelers visiting Cuba should be aware that any on-island activities could be subject to surveillance, and their contacts with Cuban citizens monitored closely.

I was thinking of trying to get to Cuba before POE :)

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Good idea, we may consider Mexico too, plus it would be nice to see Mexico, I have never been, and maybe we can make it our honeymoon too, as we never had one, with the cost of all the USCIS fees, we never had a proper honeymoon. Looks like Cuba is out....but I have to say they do have the most amazing beaches and nicest people.

I've gone to Mexico and the all-inclusive resorts make it nice. By far my favourite tropical place to vacation is Hawaii. They don't have all-inclusive resorts though. However, obviously, there wouldn't be a single issue with either of you going there ;) LOL!! My husband hates tropical places though after his 4 years on Guam when he was USAF. So I have a feeling it will be a long time before I spend time on a tropical beach again. :D I hope your and your family can find a great place to spend your mom's 80th birthday! Such a great occasion deserves a great vacation.

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: China
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Puerto Rico is pretty fun though probably not quite the budget option. The food is great and it's full of history and nature to see. You can gamble too if that's your thing. Cockfighting is still legal there if you want to watch a match.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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I've gone to Mexico and the all-inclusive resorts make it nice. By far my favourite tropical place to vacation is Hawaii. They don't have all-inclusive resorts though. However, obviously, there wouldn't be a single issue with either of you going there ;) LOL!! My husband hates tropical places though after his 4 years on Guam when he was USAF. So I have a feeling it will be a long time before I spend time on a tropical beach again. :D I hope your and your family can find a great place to spend your mom's 80th birthday! Such a great occasion deserves a great vacation.

thank you, but the cost for all my family back in Toronto to travel to Hawaii would be a lot, but you're right such a milestone deserves a great vacation. Thanks again, too bad about your hubby being "beached" out...he will probably seek it out again one day...nothing like frolicking in clear warm water...

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Puerto Rico is pretty fun though probably not quite the budget option. The food is great and it's full of history and nature to see. You can gamble too if that's your thing. Cockfighting is still legal there if you want to watch a match.

####### fighting..no thanks :angry: but I do hear Puerto Rico is really nice..so many beautiful places, now to get all of the family to agree on a destination might not be so easy...

http://travel.state....s/cis_1097.html

I was thinking of trying to get to Cuba before POE :)

oh you should...such beautiful people and the beaches can't be beat....

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Canada
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You could suggest the Dominican Republic as an alternative. Several of my Aunts and my mom have been there and they love it. Your husband would be able to go there I believe.

Yes DR is beautiful, I was there way before it got to be such a tourist destination, and it was nice...definitely a destination to consider...I know my Mom would love it...especially if we were all together...gosh she would be happy in Antarctica if we were all together again...

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thank you, but the cost for all my family back in Toronto to travel to Hawaii would be a lot, but you're right such a milestone deserves a great vacation. Thanks again, too bad about your hubby being "beached" out...he will probably seek it out again one day...nothing like frolicking in clear warm water...

It's funny how things add up in cost. It honestly costs me more to fly to Denver to see my husband than it ever did for me to fly to Hawaii. LOL!!! I'd like to see the logic in that one.

:D Hope you guys have a great trip, wherever you may roam.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

 
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