Quick Q- Canadian-Refused entry

[YeTo 0]

Hi there.. quick question as I realise this might have been asked before... but couldn't find it in the search option..

I'm Canadian, male, employed in Canada, live in Toronto, close to Buffalo.

My wife has a small business in Canada, leases warehouse space in Buffalo.

I've been crossing into Bflo every 1-2 months to check on her product, drop off rental cheques, pick up mail.

It's never been my current or future intention to seek work in the US. I simply don't. If I did I'd apply to do it legally.

Last week I was pulled aside as they thought I am doing work. I said I didn't know what I was doing was considered work and it was an honest mistake.

They kind of understood that.

I was issued a "notice for refusal of admission" and, I'm guessing, I am now flagged.

They mentioned I could come back on personal grounds provided I showed proof of return tickets, etc. evidence of my temporary stay

I have a vacation scheduled for FL next month and I'm flying with family out of Toronto airport.

Question:

- What are the chances I will be admitted/refused considering I am bringing all documentation?

I've read, some say shouldn't be a problem, others say I will get pulled aside, etc...

I wanted to get further opinions..

Thanks for your time and help in advance..

[Ontarkie 14,416]

~~Moved to the Canada Forum, from Work Visas~~

[gwenstar 66]

I don't have personal experience with this... but it sounds like as long as you have the documentation that you are definitely returning to Canada, then it should be OK. When my husband comes to visit, he always get a letter from his employer stating what days he has off and when he is expected to be back at work.

Purely opinion - if you are flying to Florida with your family and you have a return ticket, that would strongly indicate that you are not coming to the states to work and that this would be a personal visit. It also seems even more convincing that you are going to Florida with no intention to work because this trip is outside of your normal pattern -

Anyhow, good luck and I hope you have a wonderful vacation!

[YeTo 0]

I don't have personal experience with this... but it sounds like as long as you have the documentation that you are definitely returning to Canada, then it should be OK. When my husband comes to visit, he always get a letter from his employer stating what days he has off and when he is expected to be back at work.

Purely opinion - if you are flying to Florida with your family and you have a return ticket, that would strongly indicate that you are not coming to the states to work and that this would be a personal visit. It also seems even more convincing that you are going to Florida with no intention to work because this trip is outside of your normal pattern -

Anyhow, good luck and I hope you have a wonderful vacation!

Thank you very much for your nice reply...I really appreciate it.

I tend to be of the same opinion as you, especially given that the incident I went thru was an honest mistake on my part in not knowing they considered my trips to drop off payment cheques as work

Thanks again for replying...all the best to you

[cee-gee 20]

I don't have personal experience with this... but it sounds like as long as you have the documentation that you are definitely returning to Canada, then it should be OK. When my husband comes to visit, he always get a letter from his employer stating what days he has off and when he is expected to be back at work.

Purely opinion - if you are flying to Florida with your family and you have a return ticket, that would strongly indicate that you are not coming to the states to work and that this would be a personal visit. It also seems even more convincing that you are going to Florida with no intention to work because this trip is outside of your normal pattern -

Anyhow, good luck and I hope you have a wonderful vacation!

I agree, I was flagged when visiting my then fiancé- I didn't show ties to Canada. I visited every other weekend since that point (before moving to the us), showing my ties; and didn't have a problem.

Now, I can't tell you what is going to happen; just my experience... If you have a return ticket, that would be an indication that you would return.

As for future trips to Buffalo, I would show strong ties to Canada. When I was flagged, I brought a letter from my employer, a lease agreement, credit card statement (to show that I spent the majority of my time in Canada). A border agent recommended this to me. No need to panic, I'm not saying you will need to provide that much information, just something to keep in mind if are pulled into secondary again.

Good luck, and enjoy your vacation!

[YeTo 0]

I agree, I was flagged when visiting my then fiancé- I didn't show ties to Canada. I visited every other weekend since that point (before moving to the us), showing my ties; and didn't have a problem.

Now, I can't tell you what is going to happen; just my experience... If you have a return ticket, that would be an indication that you would return.

As for future trips to Buffalo, I would show strong ties to Canada. When I was flagged, I brought a letter from my employer, a lease agreement, credit card statement (to show that I spent the majority of my time in Canada). A border agent recommended this to me. No need to panic, I'm not saying you will need to provide that much information, just something to keep in mind if are pulled into secondary again.

Good luck, and enjoy your vacation!

thanks for your reply. much appreciated...

[Boiler 45,947]

The issue was that he was working illegally, not that he did not have ties.

[YeTo 0]

The issue was that he was working illegally, not that he did not have ties.

I wasn't working. I used to cross every 4 weeks or so for 2 hours to drop off cheques for rented space at a warehouse. and to pick up mail.

At least I was unaware that was considered work.. i have never got a cent for work in the US, nor have i ever held a job at any company in the US.

i am gainfully employed in Canada and was merely helping my wife. the CBP realized i was unaware they considered this "work" and that was that.