Am I allowed to travel to the US after being DQ'd?

[cyyz2000 24]

Hi everyone. I was wondering if traveling to the US for a short vacation is allowed once DQ'd? I would be traveling from Toronto to SF for a few weeks. We are DQ'd and are supposed to be interviewing at Montreal under the F3 category. 

 

If I do this, will I need to also update DS-260 to reflect my new travel history? 

 

Thanks! 

[Crazy Cat 41,921]

Not a problem.  Just update at the interview.

[Ati-kn 2]

No need of getting B2 visitors visa? That's what I saw on immigration websites.

[Ontarkie 14,236]

7 minutes ago, Ati-kn said:

No need of getting B2 visitors visa? That's what I saw on immigration websites.

The member that asked the question is Canadian so no B2 needed. If not a Canadian and their country of birth needs a B2 then yes it will be needed. 

[Ati-kn 2]

Thank you very much. I'm Canadian also, and always thought I need to get visitors visa to go to States!

[cyyz2000 24]

 

9 minutes ago, Ati-kn said:

Thank you very much. I'm Canadian also, and always thought I need to get visitors visa to go to States!

Ya I don't think I've ever needed a visa to travel to the US

Edited June 9, 2021 by cyyz2000

[rainbow-skies 130]

I got DQ'd at end of April 2021 for CR1. i am from Toronto too and I have been visiting my wife in South Florida since Early May and i am leaving this weekend. I had no issues at the border. Although have to do the whole taxi across the border method to avoid hotel quarantine.

 

But should we be updating our DS 260 if we travel to US post-DQ? Is updating it even possible since we have already submitted it?

 

Thanks

 

Melissa

[cyyz2000 24]

3 minutes ago, rainbow-skies said:

I got DQ'd at end of April 2021 for CR1. i am from Toronto too and I have been visiting my wife in South Florida since Early May and i am leaving this weekend. I had no issues at the border. Although have to do the whole taxi across the border method to avoid hotel quarantine.

 

But should we be updating our DS 260 if we travel to US post-DQ? Is updating it even possible since we have already submitted it?

 

Thanks

 

Melissa

Nice, that's good to know. I think Canada is lifting the hotel quarantine rule next month, still waiting for an official statement. 

 

For DS-260, I don't think you can update it online but I believe others in the comments section suggested to bring an updated version of it to the interview. Good luck!

Edited June 10, 2021 by cyyz2000

[Crazy Cat 41,921]

5 minutes ago, rainbow-skies said:

I got DQ'd at end of April 2021 for CR1. i am from Toronto too and I have been visiting my wife in South Florida since Early May and i am leaving this weekend. I had no issues at the border. Although have to do the whole taxi across the border method to avoid hotel quarantine.

 

But should we be updating our DS 260 if we travel to US post-DQ? Is updating it even possible since we have already submitted it?

 

Thanks

 

Melissa

You can update it during your interview.

[aurmorr 270]

You have to make sure you bring ties showing “substantial ties” to Canada. Lease agreement/mortgage and a letter of employment are usually the most compelling.

 

Family is included in non-essential travel and lots of Canadians waiting their visas have been denied by CBP by land and by air. Mostly by land though. There’s a person with a Sept 2020 DQ that literally dropped their kid off at their parents across the border and was denied entry back to her home. I’m too scared to try right now because I’ll be stranded if I get rejected. 
 

If they suspect that you are trying to avoid the immigration process, wait out the process in the USA, or file an AoS, they will absolutely not let you in.

 

im glad some of you have had not terrible experiences, but I promise you that you’re a lucky one 😔

[cyyz2000 24]

1 hour ago, aurmorr said:

You have to make sure you bring ties showing “substantial ties” to Canada. Lease agreement/mortgage and a letter of employment are usually the most compelling.

 

Family is included in non-essential travel and lots of Canadians waiting their visas have been denied by CBP by land and by air. Mostly by land though. There’s a person with a Sept 2020 DQ that literally dropped their kid off at their parents across the border and was denied entry back to her home. I’m too scared to try right now because I’ll be stranded if I get rejected. 
 

If they suspect that you are trying to avoid the immigration process, wait out the process in the USA, or file an AoS, they will absolutely not let you in.

 

im glad some of you have had not terrible experiences, but I promise you that you’re a lucky one 😔

Thanks for the heads up. I'll need to do some research before booking my tickets then. 

 

If I'm understanding this correctly, does this mean Canadian travelers are denied entry into the US (when traveling there) or denied entry to Canada (when returning home)? 

 

I'm also a student, so I live with my parents. Not sure how I will prove my ties. I have a summer internship with a Canadian bank right now but I'm planning on traveling after my internship ends. 

 

 

 

[aurmorr 270]

27 minutes ago, cyyz2000 said:

Thanks for the heads up. I'll need to do some research before booking my tickets then. 

 

If I'm understanding this correctly, does this mean Canadian travelers are denied entry into the US (when traveling there) or denied entry to Canada (when returning home)? 

 

I'm also a student, so I live with my parents. Not sure how I will prove my ties. I have a summer internship with a Canadian bank right now but I'm planning on traveling after my internship ends. 

 

 

 

I’m spousal class so I think it may be different for you as F3- but they are really hard on spouses and fiancés right now. If you’re a student and can prove you’re returning to school in Canada that should be enough. They just want something that says you’re going to go back with high probability. So school works I think!

[cyyz2000 24]

9 hours ago, aurmorr said:

I’m spousal class so I think it may be different for you as F3- but they are really hard on spouses and fiancés right now. If you’re a student and can prove you’re returning to school in Canada that should be enough. They just want something that says you’re going to go back with high probability. So school works I think!

Noted, thank you!