Does anyone know if a Dominican with Canadian PR can transit through the US from Canada on the way to the DR?
I am looking for various flight options for travel to the DR in December with my wife.
Nonetheless, I suspect the Cdn PR overides any Dominican stautus.
Canadins travel and connect thru the US all the time.
As a Cdn PR, she is a Cdn... period.
Hi Can West
once your wife is in Canada she then needs to apply for a visitor visa to the US. She can't travel to the US without one nor can she transit through the US on her first flight to Canada
Bob, I am not sure what type of visa Yris's teacher received, but it is my understanding that there has not been a transit visa available for the US for years. I am guessing she qualified for a US visitor's visa instead or went to Canada via the US many years ago.
A Dominican with legal permanent residency in the US can enter Canada and Mexico, so perhaps the US reciprocates on that, but I don't know for sure.[/QUOTE
She received a C Visa. She was here from June 22nd to August 14th, 2009. We've now done this 3 times. I know of what I speak. Transit Visa
A person with an imigrant Visa is not considered a PR until they have Landed and been processed by Canadian Immigration in Canada.
I don't think he/she needs anything. There a spot on the I-94 for "in transit" and connecting flights.
Nonetheless, I suspect the Cdn PR overides any Dominican stautus.
Canadins travel and connect thru the US all the time.
As a Cdn PR, she is a Cdn... period.
Ask the airline ... they are the ones coordinating the travel.
My guess is ---FLY ON !!
Does anyone know if a Dominican with Canadian PR can transit through the US from Canada on the way to the DR?
I am looking for various flight options for travel to the DR in December with my wife.
No is the answer to your question, She will need either a B or C Visa as per the link
I attached in previous post.
Slightly off topic.... watch your record when you cross the US-Canada border.
In the US, charges like DUI (or any alcohol offenses) and marajuana posession are considered state violations. In Canada, they are considered Federal violations and can be grounds to refuse entry.
This applies to Canadian entry, not US.
Arrivals by air are usually fully scanned on entry. Land/surface arrivals do not get the same scrutiny.
I got this info from a Federal MP when trying to help my DUI friend across the border.
Americans have a very sophisticated system.
Another friend was transfered to Delaware to run multi-national company. He was 55 years old.
When applying for his driving license, they flagged him and pulled him in for secondary questioning.
He had an outstanding traffic ticket in Maine issued when he was at university in the Maritimes--- the 60's (no computers) -- as he was shortcutting back to Ontario.
Everything was waived BUT... don't fool yourself - they know what they are doing.
My immigration lawyer gave me good advice ...... NEVER ARGUE WITH THE US IMMIGRATION OFFICIAL IN THE BOOTH.
He has no superior you can talk to. He alone interprets the law. No second opinion.!!
Next stop..... Federal Court!!
Take off your sunglasses, smile and say Sir or Maam ! 3 bags full !!
And they are bred to have no sense of humour - LOL.
Gregg
That is so true, Gregg. I taught with a man who also worked part time at the Rainbow Bridge as an Immigration inspector. He had absolutely NO sense of humor!
The Canadians are the worst -- flat as a pancake.
The Americans are better - sometimes even you welcome home