Airport POE Question

[DeadPoolX 9]

Okay, I have a question about the POE in Canada, and if they keep track of how many times you've entered and if there's a limit to the number of times you may enter Canada (total).

My first trip to Canada was to Edmonton and I flew there on Saturday, July 15, 2006 and left for home on Sunday, July 30, 2006. The second trip was in Vancouver and I flew there Saturday, December 23, 2006 and left for home on Saturday, December 30, 2006. The trip I have planned coming up is to Edmonton and it's on Saturday, May 12, 2007 to Monday, May 28, 2007.

So bottom line: I've been to Edmonton and Vancouver once each, and I will be heading out to Edmonton once again this May.

I had no problems whatsoever going through Edmonton the last time I was up there; however, I had some problems with Vancouver. Granted, it was midnight and I'm sure the Customs and Immigrations officers were a bit annoyed at being there that late, but all I did was answer their questions and tell the truth and the officer looked at me like I was some sort of criminal. He then sent me to Secondary where they were pretty damn rude and interrogated me. After telling them my life story, I was able to get through, but it was a close one. I'm worried that something like that might happen again in Edmonton.

I know it's always possible to get denied entry, but for what reason(s)? I know I could get denied because of potential lack of ties to the U.S. (although I plan on bringing my university enrollment info, apartment lease, flight itinerary, and so on), but could I get denied based on having entered Canada too much? I honestly don't think I've been in Canada too often. I've certainly spent more time here in the United States than I have in Canada, anyway. Is having two trips last year, spaced far apart, considered too much?

Thanks for any help on this one.

PS - I wish there was Canadian pre-clearance here in the United States. It'd make things a lot easier, in the unfortunate event an American does get denied entry.

[misa 2]

Nope, not too much as you haven't stayed long each time. I believe the agreement between U.S. in Canada is that you can't be here for more than 6 months total out of the calendar year.

Just bring lots of evidence including any US immigration petition paperwork you may have filed showing that it's not you that's intending on immigrating to Canada, but the other way around.

[CutienPurg 0]

From Aug 04 to Aug 05 I lived most of my time in Canada.....The longest we stayed in any one stretch was 9 weeks but we spent wayyyyyyy more than 6 months total. In the entire year we maybe spent 8 weeks in Michigan( most times for not more than a week). On 2 crossings I was asked to go into secondary and questioned , one of which times I was given a " visitors record",which listed the date I had to leave the country. I always carried with me some utility bills , my deed to my home, property tax bills/receipts, bank statements ( to show steady income) letter from my 1st husband giving permission for my daughter to be in the country ( notorized as they refused to accept one that wasnt), death cert for my 2nd husband ( to show I have sole custody).Basically we never had a problem......they always asked when the last visit was. So if we were violating any immigration laws , they didnt seem to care.

[Flames9_RN 358]

My wife flew a fair bit from DC to Winnipeg and to Halifax and never had a problem.

[Caladan 19]

I've flown through Edmonton three or four times now (through Ottawa twice, and Toronto once), and never had a problem. Usually I travel to Edmonton two or three times year. (BUT NO MORE HUZZAH VISA.)

Just do what you always do: bring proof of ties to the U.S., answer honestly, and you should be in good shape. You're planning relatively short visits, too, over breaks, so you don't look like someone planning to immigrate.

[DeadPoolX 9]

Okay, thanks everyone!

That's a load off my mind!