Combo card rejected at Peace river Canada crossing....

[Erica & L 50]

Can I just chime in here and just clarify that this rule applies to people that aren't Canadian citizens but a Canadian citizen would be able to use their passport (without a visa like usual) to go to Canada and then the AP to come back?

[Lemonslice 4,841]

Can I just chime in here and just clarify that this rule applies to people that aren't Canadian citizens but a Canadian citizen would be able to use their passport (without a visa like usual) to go to Canada and then the AP to come back?

Visitors who usually do not need a visa would be fine - www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas-all.asp and CBSA at 506-636-5064 if you have questions

Edited May 8, 2014 by Boston~Montreal

[NYC10065 24]

The AP/EAD combo card is used solely for entry to the U.S. It does not allow for entry to Canada, Mexico or any other country.

The AP/EAD combo card is your proof to US CBP that you have an active AOS application pending and that the application has not been abandoned. If you have an AOS application pending, you should never re-enter the US without presenting your AP/EAD card because you risk having your petition deemed abandoned if you are ever caught doing so. Your passport will be stamped by the US CBP officer with "Paroled" on it.

If you want to enter Canada, you need to have the appropriate passport and, if required, a visa (depending on which country's passport you are carrying). An AP/EAD combo card does not confer any specific U.S. status and is not a proof of residency so there should be no expectation that Canadian immigration authorities will accept it for entry to Canada.

[raven52 233]

So many different regulations, for so many countries.,.,.,.,what works one place.,.will not work at another.

Just log onto this site, and find your answer..,.,.,.

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

~ Moved from AOS from Family Based Progress Reports to Working & Traveling During US Immigration ~

[chanhungli 6]

You are correct about Canada requiring a visa for Chinese visitors, but it also says a green card is good for visit. To me some one with a combo card with valid dates would show your intent is to stay in USA. It is weird as a US citizen I can show my drivers lic. and cross so why bother with passport or visa just get a fake drivers lic.

Well enough venting, just wanted to a tag out here for others who may question this in the future. Sure would have saved me about 4 hours between the borders..

Regards,

[Teddy B 17,252]

You are correct about Canada requiring a visa for Chinese visitors, but it also says a green card is good for visit. To me some one with a combo card with valid dates would show your intent is to stay in USA. It is weird as a US citizen I can show my drivers lic. and cross so why bother with passport or visa just get a fake drivers lic.

Well enough venting, just wanted to a tag out here for others who may question this in the future. Sure would have saved me about 4 hours between the borders..

Regards,

Sure a combo card shows intent to immigrate to the US, but it does not show that your immigration petition has been approved, there's a big difference between the two.

I believe passports have been required by US citizens to enter Canada since 2009 for land crossings, even earlier (2007?) if by plane. You were very fortunate if you were allowed entry to Canada with only your drivers license.

[Caryh 5,206]

Sure a combo card shows intent to immigrate to the US, but it does not show that your immigration petition has been approved, there's a big difference between the two.

I believe passports have been required by US citizens to enter Canada since 2009 for land crossings, even earlier (2007?) if by plane. You were very fortunate if you were allowed entry to Canada with only your drivers license.

On the return trip where a USC is required show their passport or (passport card also if by land). A drivers license is no longer acceptable for entry into the USA.

[Teddy B 17,252]

On the return trip where a USC is required show their passport or (passport card also if by land). A drivers license is no longer acceptable for entry into the USA.

It can be under certain circumstances, which is why I didn't mention it. To my knowledge, Border Patrol cannot deny entry of a US citizen, they can detain them until they are satisfied that the person is actually a USC, but they can't turn them around and tell them to leave.

ETA: Anyone feel free to correct me if that is wrong.

Edited May 9, 2014 by Teddy B

[Ronn63 41]

It can be under certain circumstances, which is why I didn't mention it. To my knowledge, Border Patrol cannot deny entry of a US citizen, they can detain them until they are satisfied that the person is actually a USC, but they can't turn them around and tell them to leave.

ETA: Anyone feel free to correct me if that is wrong.

There is no 'right' for US Citizens to visit Canada. It's a priviledge. Same thing for Canadian citizens visiting the US. Things like DUI's will turn you around visiting Canada.

[Teddy B 17,252]

There is no 'right' for US Citizens to visit Canada. It's a priviledge. Same thing for Canadian citizens visiting the US. Things like DUI's will turn you around visiting Canada.

I think you misread my post. I am talking about US citizens entering the US not Canada.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Sure a combo card shows intent to immigrate to the US, but it does not show that your immigration petition has been approved, there's a big difference between the two.

I believe passports have been required by US citizens to enter Canada since 2009 for land crossings, even earlier (2007?) if by plane. You were very fortunate if you were allowed entry to Canada with only your drivers license.

On the return trip where a USC is required show their passport or (passport card also if by land). A drivers license is no longer acceptable for entry into the USA.

Ah! The good old days when the border agents would wave you in on a smile alone...

[Caryh 5,206]

It can be under certain circumstances, which is why I didn't mention it. To my knowledge, Border Patrol cannot deny entry of a US citizen, they can detain them until they are satisfied that the person is actually a USC, but they can't turn them around and tell them to leave.

ETA: Anyone feel free to correct me if that is wrong.

Gives the requirements of entry into the USA by USC. What they do if you don't have them, I don't know. But required certainly sounds like you must have it to enter or be prepared a fair amount of hassle.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/canada/303578/pdfs/passport_requirements.pdf

[Ronn63 41]

I think you misread my post. I am talking about US citizens entering the US not Canada.

Well, look at that. I blame my glasses. Oops!

[Teddy B 17,252]

Gives the requirements of entry into the USA by USC. What they do if you don't have them, I don't know. But required certainly sounds like you must have it to enter or be prepared a fair amount of hassle.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/canada/303578/pdfs/passport_requirements.pdf

There's no doubt that a passport is supposed to be required especially by air, I don't think they will let you on the plane without one. But I believe on a land crossing, which is what the op was doing, they cannot deny a US citizen entry because a USC has the right to be here. They can detain you (and hassle you) until they find out, but they have to find out either way before turning you around.

I know I've read a post here regarding this scenario, but I can't find it. A USC lost their passport while in Canada and attempted entry with just their license, they were held in secondary until their info could be verified, but they were allowed entry.