IR-1/CR-1 Montreal DQ'd private message group goes public part 3

[Fobosdaemios 24]

for the DS260 form, I didn't know about the vaccination records so I noted that I lost it during high school (which I did)... However, I got a full vaccination record from my family doctor. Would it affect me still since my documents are DQ'ed already?

Edited June 15, 2021 by Fobosdaemios

[Kai G. Llewellyn 837]

Hey...just a quick question here. How flexible is Dr. Cheema with appointments for the medical? Are you able to generally get any day you want or is it pretty strict?

 

Thanks!

[darth vader 133]

I need some urgent help - does anyone here know the current requirement for U.S. citizen to travel back from Canada to U.S.? I think there is a requirement for negative COVID test if you fly in, but if you drive/take taxi across the border do you still need a negative COVID test? Again, please note my question is for U.S. citizen returning to the U.S. Thanks!

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[JacobP 185]

12 minutes ago, Kai (CanadaDude) said:

Hey...just a quick question here. How flexible is Dr. Cheema with appointments for the medical? Are you able to generally get any day you want or is it pretty strict?

 

Thanks!

They can be reasonable. We asked for a particular day of the week the first time and they accommodated that. But their appointmentments can fill up sometimes, so it's best not to be too picky if you can help it, especially if you're on a tight timetable, otherwise you risk a delayed visa. They won't do appointmentments without an interview letter.

[HAB 23]

1 minute ago, darth vader said:

I need some urgent help - does anyone here know the current requirement for U.S. citizen to travel back from Canada to U.S.? I think there is a requirement for negative COVID test if you fly in, but if you drive/take taxi across the border do you still need a negative COVID test? Again, please note my question is for U.S. citizen returning to the U.S. Thanks!

No. You don't need covid test when you come by land back to US. 

[darth vader 133]

5 minutes ago, HAB said:

No. You don't need covid test when you come by land back to US. 

Great, thanks! someone just told me that Canadians are not allowed in to the U.S. via land border unless they are essential, is this true? I thought U.S. was letting tourists in?

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[HAB 23]

1 minute ago, darth vader said:

Great, thanks! someone just told me that Canadians are not allowed in to the U.S. via land border unless they are essential, is this true? I thought U.S. was letting tourists in?

I am not sure of this one 

[MadKittyCat 63]

7 minutes ago, darth vader said:

Great, thanks! someone just told me that Canadians are not allowed in to the U.S. via land border unless they are essential, is this true? I thought U.S. was letting tourists in?

I found this on the us customs and border security site via google 

 

https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1596?language=en_US

“On March 21, 2020, the U.S., Mexico, and Canada temporarily restricted non-essential travel across the US-Canada land borders. These restrictions will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 21, 2021. We are maintaining cross-border activities with Canada and Mexico that support health security, trade, commerce, supply security, and other essential activities while taking critical steps to protect our citizens and to curb spread of the virus. “

[Kai G. Llewellyn 837]

14 minutes ago, darth vader said:

Great, thanks! someone just told me that Canadians are not allowed in to the U.S. via land border unless they are essential, is this true? I thought U.S. was letting tourists in?

US is not allowing tourists in by land. Essential Travel Only (except for citizens, LPRs, work/student visa holders and IV holders are exempt for US entry restrictions.)

 

For land entry:

Canada --> US - No test. No quarantine. Essential travel only.

US --> Canada: Neg PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to entry. Test required on entry as well. As well as test on day 8 of home quarantine. Participation in the ArriveCan app is mandatory. Essential Travel Only.

 

For Air Entry:

Canada --> US - Negative Antigen or PCR test 72 hours prior to departure. Non-essential travel allowed.

US --> Canada - Negative PCR test 72 hours prior to departure. PCR test on arrival, stay in hotel quarantine until results are provided. Final test on day 8 of home quarantine. Essential Travel Only.

 

IMPORTANT: Canada does not accept rapid antigen tests, it MUST be a PCR test.

Edited June 16, 2021 by Kai (CanadaDude)

[darth vader 133]

19 minutes ago, HAB said:

I am not sure of this one 

Have you or anyone you know crossed in to the U.S. via land border recently? Just curious if you are speaking from a personal experience. Thanks!

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[darth vader 133]

13 minutes ago, Kai (CanadaDude) said:

US is not allowing tourists in by land. Essential Travel Only (except for citizens, LPRs, work/student visa holders and IV holders are exempt for US entry restrictions.)

 

For land entry:

Canada --> US - No test. No quarantine. Essential travel only.

US --> Canada: Neg PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to entry. Test required on entry as well. As well as test on day 8 of home quarantine. Participation in the ArriveCan app is mandatory. Essential Travel Only.

 

For Air Entry:

Canada --> US - Negative Antigen or PCR test 72 hours prior to departure. Non-essential travel allowed.

US --> Canada - Negative PCR test 72 hours prior to departure. PCR test on arrival, stay in hotel quarantine until results are provided. Final test on day 8 of home quarantine. Essential Travel Only.

 

IMPORTANT: Canada does not accept rapid antigen tests, it MUST be a PCR test.

You are a lifesaver. Thanks! 

Edited June 16, 2021 by darth vader

[HAB 23]

Just now, darth vader said:

Have you or anyone you know crossed in to the U.S. via land border recently? Just curious if you are speaking from a personal experience. Thanks!

Yes. I drove back early this month to US. No Covid needed for US citizens by Land. 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

2 hours ago, DGF said:

FYI, titer tests don't check for tdap even if it's requested (at least not in BC, might be different in other provinces, I'd check with your dr).

 

2 hours ago, Ontarkie said:

 

 

 

 

As mentioned Tdap doesn't tend to be tested for with the titers test. Plus for those who need a booster make sure it is Tdap not just TD 

Oh thanks for the heads up. 

[Magnolian 47]

2 hours ago, Kai (CanadaDude) said:

Hey...just a quick question here. How flexible is Dr. Cheema with appointments for the medical? Are you able to generally get any day you want or is it pretty strict?

 

Thanks!

Hi I communicated with them today through email. They asked me which day I prefer and I said July 1, but they were going to be closed

on July 1. So they gave me June 29 app. From my experience with them, they seem to be flexible. Just make sure you send them an

email as soon as you receive your IL and you can call them on the phone if you don't hear from them in a day. When you call them, make sure

wait until the message ends, and then it will go through and someone picks it up. I didn't know this, so first I thought it went straight to voice

message.

 

 

[Riversong 420]

9 hours ago, Fobosdaemios said:

Isnt it the doctor who does the medical exam will give the missing vaccinations?

they do the missing vaccines for a cost. better off to get them done before as they are covered by provincial health care

Edited June 16, 2021 by Riversong