Is a visa required by a US permanent resident entering Canada on I-327 (Permit to Reenter the United States, Aliens Passport)
Mr A. with Ukrainian citizenship and a green card (I-551) wants to visit Canada, by air, for about three days and return to the US. Mr A does not want to renew his Ukrainian passport and wants to use I-327 (Permit to Reenter the United States), Alien's Passport instead.
Does he need a Canadian visa?
The sources are conflicting:
Canadian Immigration says that
as a U.S. Green Card holder, you do not need a visitor visa to travel to Canada
Canadian Immigration eTa page says that
if you are travelling with a travel document issued to non-citizens, such as an alien passport ...you need to apply for a visa to visit ... Canada.
Now Wikipedia says that when traveling by land only green card is required for Mr A.
Does the answer change for land entry?
Best Answer
If travelling by land, only the green card is required (no passport or other travel document is needed).
If travelling by air, you need the green card and a travel document, either a passport, I-327 or I-571. So you'd need to apply for an eTA using your I-327, and present your I-327 and green card at the Canadian airport.
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Can a US PR enter Canada without visa?
No. As of April 26, 2022, lawful permanent residents of the U.S. must show the following documents for all methods of travel to Canada: a valid passport from their country of nationality (or an equivalent acceptable travel document) and. a valid green card (or equivalent valid proof of status in the United States)Can a permanent resident cross the Canadian border?
Permanent residents of Canada who are members of the NEXUS or FAST programs must travel with a passport and proof of permanent residence, and may be asked to present these documents to the officer upon arrival at the border.Can a permanent resident be denied entry to Canada?
In rare circumstances such as serious criminality, even a Canadian Permanent Resident Card (Canada PR Card) holder could be deported or refused entry at the border. If you have been denied entry to Canada, it may be possible to obtain the notes of your border denial from the Government.What countries can US permanent residents visit without visa?
Where Can Green Card Holders Travel Without a Visa?- Canada.
- Mexico.
- Costa Rica.
- Georgia.
- The British Virgin Islands.
- Aruba and Cura\xe7ao.
- The Balkans.
- Singapore.
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