Moving permanently - Canada to US

[nabdelwa 1]

Hi All,

I hope everyone is doing well.

I activated my IR1 visa in December 2013, came back to Canada for work commitment. My passport was stamped for one year until I receive my green card. My wife in the US received my green card last month.

I am moving permanently to the US by Mid-April, do I have to have my green card to enter or I can simply use my visa?

Thanks all for your help.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

The 'visas that is stamped in your passport is the I-551 Permanent Resident stamp (it actually isn't the visa - you've already used that when you crossed the border to activate your IR-1 status). It is the same as the green card. You are perfectly fine using that to enter the US as it is basically the same document. It comes in 2 different formats - a stamp and a 'hard copy'.

Good luck on your move .

[nabdelwa 1]

The 'visas that is stamped in your passport is the I-551 Permanent Resident stamp (it actually isn't the visa - you've already used that when you crossed the border to activate your IR-1 status). It is the same as the green card. You are perfectly fine using that to enter the US as it is basically the same document. It comes in 2 different formats - a stamp and a 'hard copy'.

Good luck on your move .

Thanks Kathryn!! I appreciate your reply.

I just don't want any surprises at the airport. Thanks again!!

[NikLR 13,227]

Just remember to show them the endorsed visa.

I went through customs in Calgary and was like "oh wait, you want to see my green card right?" Guy was like "OF COURSE" and was thinking "moron" I could see it. LOL

[nabdelwa 1]

Just remember to show them the endorsed visa.

I went through customs in Calgary and was like "oh wait, you want to see my green card right?" Guy was like "OF COURSE" and was thinking "moron" I could see it. LOL

Thanks NLR!! I will make sure to do that.