Posted on: 12-03-07 23:57:05
Hi Everyone,
I'm currently based in the US and am a Canadian PR (landed in Feb). My spouse is in Canada working and I'm left in the US to dispose of assets, etc. While my spouse was here I was on an H4 but now that work is terminated I'm no longer in status. However, I do have a B2 visitor visa in my old expired passport which was valid for 10 years and expires in July 07.
My question is can I enter Canada and on my return to the US can I use my old passport with new passport with B2. I have H4 in new and B2 in old.
I would hate to be denied entry as I still have my house on the market and a son at school. We plan on visiting my spouse in a few weeks.
I look forward to any responses. Your help in this regard will be appreciated.
Thank you.
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Originally posted by girlfriend
Hi Everyone,
I'm currently based in the US and am a Canadian PR (landed in Feb). My spouse is in Canada working and I'm left in the US to dispose of assets, etc. While my spouse was here I was on an H4 but now that work is terminated I'm no longer in status. However, I do have a B2 visitor visa in my old expired passport which was valid for 10 years and expires in July 07.
My question is can I enter Canada and on my return to the US can I use my old passport with new passport with B2. I have H4 in new and B2 in old.
I would hate to be denied entry as I still have my house on the market and a son at school. We plan on visiting my spouse in a few weeks.
I look forward to any responses. Your help in this regard will be appreciated.
Thank you.
Since your H4 status is terminated, you are out of status in the US and need to leave asap. Even if you have a valid B2 visa in your passport, your most recent status was H4 and once that is lost, the status does NOT get switched from one status to another automatically - even if you have a previously issued visa of another status.
Now, if you leave US, you may enter US on B2, by showing your B2 visa in your old passport. There are strong chances of getting questions regarding your previous H4 status. If they discover that you were in the US long after the expiry of your H4, the possibility of your visa cancellation (and entry denial) is there.
I am telling you the worst possible consequences. They may let you go wihout any questions if you are lucky.
as you mentioned you have Candaian PR ... then you will be able to get a new B2 ( if needed ) from within Canada easily as your spouse is already having a job here ...
( That is if you are not able to use your existing B2 or H4 ) ...
And you definitely have purpose to visit US to sell your house ( I dont see any problem for you visiting to US for short term ) ...
All the best ...
