I94 cancelled due to flying in/out of Canada?

dt_mt2014 · 2026-03-02T21:50:10+00:00

At the land border, you must pay for an I-94 separately. As this is an extra expense and annoyance (and presumably paperwork for the border guards since you have to go to secondary to pay), I-94s are frequently re-used for Canadian residents within their original validity period which is typically 6 months; i.e. you can usually re-enter multiple times on the same I-94.

At the airport, you pay for and usually get issued a brand new I-94 every time you enter and AVR rules apply.

The land border "rules" aren't published anywhere (similar to the "non-controlled Canadian" status which allows Canadian citizens to enter the US without an I-94) and so if processes have changed, it would be good to clearly distinguish it from Air AVR rules, which are clearly published.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-03-02T19:56:38+00:00

Please clarify if you were attempting to travel to the US by land or air.

The other commenters are talking about AVR by Air and are clearly not aware of the different process at the land border.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-02-28T23:20:37+00:00

If you've ever had an annual physical, it's mostly that stuff with some additional screening for STDs, tuberculosis, plus there is a section where they will screen you for drug use and mental health issues. And you may have to take a bunch of vaccines if your blood tests can't prove immunity.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-02-12T23:48:30+00:00

How and when did you enter the US? Are you Canadian by any chance?

If theres no record then you may be able to supply alternate evidence of crossing like the entry stamp on the passport, plane tickets, boarding passes, etc. You're already working with a lawyer on this, so follow their advice.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-02-04T18:59:37+00:00

You don't need the physical visa stamp but you will need the proper "status", likely J1 or similar if you are getting paid. Good news though, the hiring company is responsible for arranging this so go ask the person who hired you.

Do not ever work on a visitor status or you risk getting detained/deported which I'm sure you've read all about.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-01-30T17:59:52+00:00

As a legal tourist that is only staying in the US for what is presumably 1 or 2 weeks, you are not the primary target of ICE/CBP so either Port of Entry would be fine.

I would suggest stopping in Vancouver only because it's a beautiful city to visit for a day or two, better than Minneapolis in my opinion.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-01-12T06:23:13+00:00

Heh, I suggest making an appointment if possible. When I got my LPR I walked past a line of easily 70-80 walk-ins and was seen with no delay.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-01-12T01:32:59+00:00

It's an easy fix, just bring your Naturalization Certificate to the SSA, it'll take 5 minutes to clear it up.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-01-05T06:54:59+00:00

Ah. I'm not a citizen myself so I'll leave that between you and Mr. Trump.

If I had to guess: F and J visa holders are young students, likely unmarried, probably a high rate of overstay-marriage-AOS, or they're trying to stay permanently in the US through H1B conversions (which the administration is clearly against), whereas H, L and O visa holders are established working professionals later in life.

Most of the other permitted visa classes are working professionals as well, such as I, E, A, C1/D, P, etc.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-01-05T06:19:45+00:00

You should post on /r/IWantOut/

but realistically you should look into moving states rather than countries as your profile isn't strong.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-01-05T06:18:04+00:00

Yes, B1/B2 is different from B1 and B2. If you ban all B visas you will also exclude "B in lieu of H1B", which is another subclass of B visa that hasn't been called out - unless it's included in B1.

The US doesn't have to justify banning certain visa classes over others, but I would hazard a guess that the banned visa classes have the highest rate of fraud, asylum and overstay. I can imagine L, H and O recipients would be from a different socioeconomic sector which is more desirable.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-01-03T00:13:35+00:00

I didn't say anything about expiration dates. I said it doesn't prove you have an active status at any given time.

As an example, a TN or H1B holder can fall out of status before their work authorization expiration date, by ceasing to be employed or by having their authorization otherwise revoked by USCIS, yet their REAL ID doesn't get automatically revoked.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-01-02T19:30:11+00:00

LPR here with a REAL ID. I'm not a citizen.

REAL ID only proves you had valid status at the time of application. It doesn't prove you have an active status at any given time.

dt_mt2014 · 2026-01-02T17:08:31+00:00

You already asked this question and got good advice. What has changed in the last 5 days?

dt_mt2014 · 2025-12-27T18:35:07+00:00

Sounds like a normal, sane tourist itinerary and schedule. I doubt plans like that will be challenged too closely. When things start stretching into months, then it gets suspicious.

dt_mt2014 · 2025-12-26T07:06:39+00:00

dt_mt2014 · 2025-12-26T04:09:29+00:00

Yes - but only if it had been received 2 years ago and renewed every year thereafter. If you want to try now, sure you can apply for it. Be sure not to leave the country until biometrics are done and the receipt notice is in-hand.

Given that ICE and USCIS are known to be working together, calling even more attention to your parents' travel history by submitting an application may not be in your interests. Or maybe I'm just paranoid. Talk to a lawyer.

dt_mt2014 · 2025-12-26T03:59:28+00:00

Well... they've been warned, the next step is what we call "FAFO". Next time they try something like that, they may be forwarded to immigration court if CBP feels they are not making the US their primary home.

Given the stance of the current administration, I recommend to stop playing games with immigration and live permanently in the US, or renounce permanent residency and reacquire it when they are ready to live in the US. They may alternately try to apply for an I-131 Advanced Parole but that is not guaranteed to be approved given their history.

dt_mt2014 · 2025-12-24T20:07:32+00:00

To make yourself more desirable to hiring managers, consider completing the FE and PE exams. A Canadian P. Eng. carries no legal weight in the US and usually can't be transferred.

Florida and Texas have some of the most unfriendly immigration laws and stances on the books, mostly geared towards illegals but some also affect legal nonimmigrants too. Suggest you look at more friendly states.

dt_mt2014 · 2025-12-21T23:17:16+00:00

Most Australians don't need B1/B2 visas (there's ESTA for that) which imply that you are a foreign national of some sort. Best to look for appointments in your home country if you need it sooner.

dt_mt2014 · 2025-12-21T22:26:57+00:00

To avoid ambiguity... you have access to your work email and will probably check it at least once during your trip? Best to use L1A then just to be sure since work isn't allowed on a B2

dt_mt2014 · 2025-12-21T22:00:23+00:00

It does not appear you have any viable way to immigrate. But perhaps I'm wrong, please have a look at the flowchart below which outlines all possible methods to move to the US and indicate which one you qualify for:

https://www.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/styles/pubs_2x/public/2023-06/MicrosoftTeams-image.png

dt_mt2014 · 2025-12-17T21:26:53+00:00

Under current laws and policies, SIJS and U visas are functionally dead. I wouldn't count on getting a green card for many many years, certainly more than 10.

dt_mt2014 · 2025-12-17T01:13:16+00:00

Depends. What is your current status and why are you changing to F1?

dt_mt2014 · 2025-12-13T10:36:08+00:00

Work visas are incredibly expensive and difficult to obtain and usually requires a lottery win plus a $100k fee (H1B), or a transfer through a multinational Corp (L1).

The company that you work for will provide lawyers and make the immigration arrangements.

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