I am on H1b in US and having Canadian Citizenship oath soon
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Posted on: 18-10-12 17:41:02
Hi,
I am an Indian Citizen and right now in U.S. H1b visa. I have an oath for Canadian Citizenship soon. I have been waiting for this moment since last 5 years and finally my dream is becoming true.
My question is how can I enter into U.S. once I am done with oath?
1.Should I applied for Canadian passport right there? Will U.S. border allow me enter based on Citizenship card and receipt showing applied for canadian passport?
2. Should i use my H1b approval, Indian passport and Canadian citizenship card while coming back? And Can I apply for Canadian Passport from U.S.A?
Thanks,
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Originally posted by mitul6180
My question is how can I enter into U.S. once I am done with oath?
1.Should I applied for Canadian passport right there?
-- Correct. Apply for the Canadian passport - use the fastest available option.
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Will U.S. border allow me enter based on Citizenship card and receipt showing applied for canadian passport?
-- No. You need the passport.
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2. Should i use my H1b approval, Indian passport and Canadian citizenship card while coming back?
-- Do NOT use your Indian passport, you should not be using it once you are Canadian.
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And Can I apply for Canadian Passport from U.S.A?
-- Yes, but not this time. Since you are entering US for the first time (as Canadian), you need to have the passport to enter the US. The subsequent applications for renewal can be sent from the USA.
Thanks cdn_dude,
Is my situation that I am on H1b is a valid reason to qualify for express canadian passport processing?
and since OPs Indian passport is due for surrender, Not sure if H1B will be still valid. Also HR of the current employer should be informed on such developments, I think. Even validity of employment without TN visa is questionable !
H1B will be valid and no issue with it. You just need to show I-91 slip (I think it is called I-91 but nore sure as don't remember) with Canadian passport and Indian passport.
H1b is not a valid reason for the 24 hr passport service, but I think there is a 48 hr service that you can use. Check the Passport Canada website.
Your only option is to enter US with your new Canadian passport. Your H1b status remains valid. Make sure to have your valid I-94 ready (along with the Indian passport, as a proof of your previous citizenship).
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Originally posted by mitul6180
Thanks cdn_dude,
Is my situation that I am on H1b is a valid reason to qualify for express canadian passport processing?
I googled about 48 hours service but it looks like it is only for the renewal.
Mitul
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Originally posted by cdn_dude
H1b is not a valid reason for the 24 hr passport service, but I think there is a 48 hr service that you can use. Check the Passport Canada website.
Your only option is to enter US with your new Canadian passport. Your H1b status remains valid. Make sure to have your valid I-94 ready (along with the Indian passport, as a proof of your previous citizenship).
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Originally posted by mitul6180
Thanks cdn_dude,
Is my situation that I am on H1b is a valid reason to qualify for express canadian passport processing?
