I am a landed immigrant of Canada (Permanent Resident) wanting to get US Visa!?

Question

I have an appointment for US visa interview soon. I've been a permanent resident of Canada for about 1and half year now. I went to the university in US from 2001-2005 as an international student with F1 visa. when I moved to Canada, my F1 student visa got expired so currently I don't have US visa. I've been working at Canadian Tire as a full time employee for a year now but my wage is low and I'm concerned that I would be rejected bcause my job here isn't secure enough. I wonder if they might think 1and half year is not long enough to settle down and be financially stable in Canada and think that I would want to go back and stick in the States. I don't know.Am I thinking too hard? Do I have a good chance?How should I prove to interviewer? they're usually picky. Is there anyone (especially PRs of Canada ike me) who has gone through this process? I just want to hear from somebody who is familiar with this situation and might know and understand the US visa interview process very well

Answer 1

when you go for your interview you need to prove three things:

1. that you have a genuine intent to go to the united states and will return to Canada after your visit. Bring proof of airline tickets (return as well) and documents that prove your purpose to visit the U.S., such as travel agency documents or a letter from the friend you will visit

2. That you can support yourself during the stay. Bring bank account statements, pay stubs, etc. It may not be alot but so long as you can prove that you will pay for your trip, you are good to go

3. That you will not be overstaying or working illegally in t he U.S. This is important. Bring proof of your life in Canada such as your apartment lease, letters from friends, a letter from Canadian Tire proving your work, phone bills, etc. Anything you have that prove that you actually have an established life in Canada is a bonus.

I hope this helps. The interviewers are normally pretty nice and patient. Good Luck!

Answer 2

hi. i had this answer yesterday. ok go to the us state dep site. you can cal them and ask. unless you get married to a yank or get a job who then wants to sponsor you you have a small chance.

as of jan if you fly and very soon sooner than being reported, you will now need a canadian passport of which canada will not give you for not being a citizen yet. see, the us gives passports to perm us residents.

http://whttp://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/

http://www.state.gov/travelandbusiness/
and just for your situation

Temporary Visitors to the U.S.

International visitors add greatly to our nation's cultural, education and economic life. We continue the proud tradition of welcoming visitors to the United States, with secure borders and open doors.

Most Canadian citizens and many citizens from Visa Waiver Program countries can come to the U.S. without a visa if they meet certain requirements. Starting October 26, 2004, visa waiver travelers from ALL 27 Visa Waiver Program countries must present either a machine-readable passport at the U.S. port of entry to enter the U.S. without a visa, otherwise a U.S. visa is required. See information about the upcoming 10/26/05 digital photograph and 10/26/06 e-passport requirements for VWP travelers. Learn more. Other foreign citizens will need a nonimmigrant visa.

Answer 3

Isn't it always thus? A foreigner goes to Canada, then wants to enter the USA permanently. Terrorists do the same thing. For the safety of America I hope you're not one of them.