Will a recent change to me being a Canadian PR make any difference to me getting a visa?
I'm a French Citizen with a French passport. I need to apply for a B2 visa for the USA as I visited a country that makes me ineligible for an ESTA / VWP. I only want to go on vacation for a week or so occasionally, I don't need the 6 month validity etc.
I've travelled a lot, and I have been to the us before twice (once was a 24 layover and the other was a 2 week vacation - on a previous ESTA, which was valid at the time). Never overstayed anywhere.
I have just become a Canadian Permanent Resident in the past few months (but have lived here since Late 2019), so I am not sure how this will impact the "significant ties" thing.
In Canada I Have
- My common law partner
- Tax Returns / Payslips
- Employment contract since August 2021 (Canadian subsidiary of a company I own in France. No physical presence / online business.)
- Bank accounts / Credit cards etc
- Utility bills (but no lease agreement, partner owns house)
- Mortgage pre approval for buying a house with my partner
- Flight school logs / exams (I am learning to fly a plane as a hobby)
In France I Have
All other family (brother, parents, grandparents)
Two businesses I own (both are online, they have no physical presence)
Will my change to being a Canadian Permanent Resident adversely impact my chances of getting a US tourist visa?
Best Answer
Becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident is very unlikely to have a negative impact on your chances of getting a US Visa.
Going through the process of becoming a Canadian PR shows a lack of desire to immigrate to the US. Showing proof of residence and employment in Canada are almost certainly going to be enough to convince a US immigration official that you do not intend to immigrate to the US. The short duration won't be a problem, any more than a recent move within France would have been. Taking a vacation in the US is something millions of Canadian residents do every year.
The only question mark is really your visit to the prohibited country. They will want to be sure it was not part of a plan to attack the US, or something else detrimental. As long as you have a good reason for doing so it's unlikely to be a problem (I know plenty of people in that situation who were given long term visas.)
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What are the benefits of being Canadian PR?
As a permanent resident, you have the right to:- get most social benefits that Canadian citizens receive, including health care coverage,
- live, work or study anywhere in Canada,
- apply for Canadian citizenship,
- protection under Canadian law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Is Canadian PR worth getting?
Permanent resident status, or PR, is a well-sought after type of immigration status in Canada, especially by those in India. This is because permanent resident status gives you a lot of legal rights and abilities in Canada.Does Canadian PR get Cancelled?
Yes, you can lose your permanent resident (PR) status. If you haven't been in Canada for at least 730 days during the last five years, you may lose your PR status.Does visa rejection affect Canada PR?
No. If your application was refused, applying again with the same information, even with an immigration or travel agent, will not change this decision. Your application may be refused because: the official deciding your case has reason to believe you'll stay in Canada beyond your authorized stay.Changes in Super Visa Announced by IRCC - Easy to Stay longer on Visitor Status - Immigration News
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