Canada to US by Road | Border Crossing - Immigration Process - Visa Requirements

In this day 4 vlog, we are driving back from Canada to the United States. Also, we didn’t take the same route, so the immigration checkpoint was also different. We crossed the Thousand Island Bridge, and you will see what questions an immigration officer may ask you as an Indian in America. Whenever we are travelling to the USA, we are comfortable moving within the country, but driving to another country like Canada pops up a lot of questions. The entire Roadtrip USA to Canada and Back vlogs will answer the majority of your questions.
How can an Indian on a tourist visa drive from America to Canada in his own car or rent a car? What could be the formalities at the immigration checkpoint, what all documents you are required to keep them handy and how seamless the entire process can be.
Often when you are travelling with your family, you have a visa on your old passport, but now that you have a new passport, will there be any challenges? Well, this video will guide you in every possible way, as we have recorded all the details related to driving back from Canada to the USA.
However, if you have any further questions about travelling from the US to Canada, please leave them in the comments section, and we will respond to your questions and guide you in any way we can.

[@stacygopaul8604]

Officer was super nice, very understanding

[@Travelocracy]

Yes Indeed. Thanks for watching the video 🙏

[@mfd8926]

Thanks...very informative

[@Travelocracy]

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[@shayanjang9123]

Very informative video thanks

[@Travelocracy]

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[@abuabdullah777]

very informative

[@Travelocracy]

Thanks 🙏

[@mankaudi7845]

Nice one

[@Travelocracy]

Hey, Thanks for watching the video. 🙏

[@user-hd3it3pf7z]

Great Video to watch. So there is no figerprint at the border like the airport where there is figerprint on arrival. Thanks fot your sharing your experience of traveling

[@Travelocracy]

Hey, Thanks for watching the video. If you are doing a fresh entry to the US via any port, by road or air, or water, the process is the same as fingerprint and all other formalities. In our case, we were already entered US a few months ago via air, and inbetween we have visited Canada. So we were having a valid i94 in our passports. That's the reason there were no other formalities. Hope I have answered your question.

[@rongoesCDN]

I see you've crossed at my favourite crossing and interstate, I-81. I-87 Northway (North of Albany NY) is more scenic and direct for me out of Montreal but suffers from congestion everywhere as you cross into Jersey at the state line I don't see why anyone starting from east of Toronto and going south out of Toronto would go to Niagara/Buffalo. Only to go more west on I-90 to Erie, PA to pick up I-79 South, even if they are heading south to Tampa FL. The Buffalo area is a mess with all the trucks moving to I-90 going south and west. I would hazard a guess that you took I-81 to Scranton PA and then I-380 to I- 80 to New Jersey. I have driven parts most of I-81 in different segments on different occasions (including the I-481 beltway around Syracuse). The only segments I haven't driven is from Harrisburg PA to Front Royal VA and from Bristol VA to the Termination at Knoxville TN. If you're heading to Eastern FL (Including Orlando)you would take I-77 southwest of Roanoke VA to Charlotte NC and then picking up I-26 at Columbia SC to I-95 the rest of the way. The Thousands Islands Bridge complex is actually six bridges spanning five islands even though there is access to only two islands andthe Canadian bridge seems like on continuous bridge, One suspension, one truss and two arch bridges. There is a short bridge between the two customs complexes and the Canadian and American islands of Hill and Wellsley Islands respectively. So Canada has 4 1/2 bridges while the US has 1 1/2.

[@Travelocracy]

Wow, you seem to be a great driving enthusiast. Thanks a lot for sharing this information. Appreciate it.

[@Ash-ji7bq]

This officer was an angel! When I first crossed into the US from Canada, they (CBP) were vicious. If you encountered an officer like I did then you would 100 percent be denied entry. You can't just say that you're living in the US.

[@Travelocracy]

Hey thanks for watching the video. Yes you are right the officer was a good human being. The thing is that they cannot deny your entry if you have a valid i94. As per rules if you are in tourist visa and already entered united states. In your i94 period if you visit Canada or Mexico with 30 days span nobody can stop you as you never exited from United States. You can face denial or deportation if you try like after completing your i94 you made an exit to Canada and wishing to come back US very soon to get a new i94 then you are in trouble. Also they check your past records, in our case we are a regular tourist to states from past 8 years. Our record is good and we only come for vacations not for living. In the video I never said I am living 😀

[@Ash-ji7bq]

@@Travelocracy I agree with the part where you said that they can see your previous records. But they can certainly deny you entry even with a valid i-94. Automatic visa revalidation is a real thing but CBP can do anything they want with visitors. Whether they'll do it or not is another but you gotta remember that we don't have any right whatsoever to enter the US. None, nada.

[@Travelocracy]

Agree with you.

[@chakalonzote]

Exactly my thought, you cannot say you live in the US with a tourist visa. That could have gone terribly wrong.

[@PrejithPPillai]

@Manuel Moya Yes, you are right. That's why we never said that we are living. We are traveling in the whole USA and soon back to India. Thanks a lot for watching the video 🙏

[@navyachamarthy8594]

@Travelocracy Could you please say if you have done port of exit in canada before crossing border?

[@Travelocracy]

Hi Thanks for watching the video. No we haven't done any port exit.

[@kemsplashmusiq745]

Hello I jus come across this video , I want to ask can a H2B worker or a non citizen travel from Canada to the US through the border with the with a Canadian H2B visa ?

[@Travelocracy]

Hey Thanks for watching the video. As per our knowledge only Canadian Citizens can travel to USA without a visa. All other people must have a valid US Visa to enter the country through any border. Please don't forget to subscribe the channel. Thanks

[@markLabc1235]

Hi travelocracy, if im flying to US with b2 visa then fly to Canada with ETA for like 5 days, should I update my I94 again upon going back to US via land crossing? Or they will just check my passport with US b2 visa? Thanks! Will be watching more of your videos

[@Travelocracy]

Hey, we believe if you are flying, then I guess they will refresh your i94, but if it is road border crossing, they will not refresh. Thanks a lot for watching the videos.. I'm glad you liked it 😊

[@Lifeofayuu]

Hello, even I have visa on my old passport .What else do I need to fill ? Like a form before crossing the border??

[@Travelocracy]

No, you don't have to fill any form.. just drive with your passport to the border. You need a valid canada visa in case you are doing usa to canada or USA visa if you are entering USA. (To enter USA if you don't have a valid i94 then you have to go through proper immigration process in the border office) which can be in your current or old passport. Thanks for watching the video 🙏

[@predatorishi]

I own a car in USA and it’s registered , however I have moved to Canada on work permit.. now I have US b1/b2. Can I get my US registered car back to Canada (I think I can), but will I be allowed to visit states again on that US registered car? Will that cause any issues?

[@Travelocracy]

Hey Thanks for watching the video. Yes we believe you can drive the car in both the countries, but there may be a time duration restriction in foreign land. You have to check that with the officials.

[@omobanas6319]

Hello please I want too Move to Canada with conference visa can I visit my mom and my dad and my brother and sister in Chicago?. What are what will I need ?

[@Travelocracy]

Hey, please explain what you are trying to explain as "Move to Canada". As you cannot move as a resident to any of the country in a conference visa. Let us know your question more clearly. Thanks

[@mohamedkamaludeen1]

Do u have canada visitor visa to enter canada sir how u can enter canada with only usa b1 b2 and with i94 validity sir?

[@Travelocracy]

Yes you need Canada Visitor Visa to enter Canada. We do have the Visa. You can see how we entered Canada in the below video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6u9mphjmdR2jLc Please let us know if you still have any questions. Thanks

[@mufeedfitness7875]

Hi brother im a sri lankan and i have a us b1/b2 visa, i wanna visit canada for 1 week please could you tell me do i need canada visa to enter from US?

[@Travelocracy]

Hey Thanks for watching the video. Yes you need Canada Tourist Visa to enter.

[@satishk676]

Hi, I have one question. I am on H1b Visa living in USA. Can I travel to Canada for short duration for visiting with my US H1B visa without any Canada visiting visa?

[@Travelocracy]

Hey Satish, Thanks for watching the video. As per our knowledge yes you need a Canada Visiting Visa. But you can confirm by calling the Canadian Embassy in USA. Please let us know if you still have any questions. Thanks

[@pk9436]

No. You need Canadian visa. Getting Canadian visa is like child's play with US visa. My parents received their Canadian visa in 2 days in 2023, as they had US visa.

[@laarnieluzon]

Hi how can i get canadian visa if i will go to niagra falls? I’m here in new york and i have tourist visa for US only

[@Travelocracy]

Hey, Thanks for watching the video. For Canada Tourist Visa you have to apply it from your home country as per my knowledge. But somehow I heard from someone that you can get a short 30 days visa which you can apply from USA also. For that try visiting Canadian Embassy in USA.

[@laarnieluzon]

@@Travelocracy oww i see thank u so much for the this info really appriciate🙂

[@Travelocracy]

@@laarnieluzon Thanks for subscribing the channel

[@sal328]

Do they ask for registration and stuff like that

[@Travelocracy]

Hey Thanks for watching the video! No they didn't ask anything related to registration.

[@uzairkareem8443]

If an international students visit Canada and come by road. It’s good for him?

[@Travelocracy]

If you have a valid US Visa and Canada Visa. Then you can. Thanks

[@adamjosephyoungdokim7667]

The word “Living “was the wrong choice especially when traveling ! But it’s okay 😅! I also had Chinese friends saying “live in hotel” ! My roommate is Nigerian and I adapted to his broken English ! So “washing mouth”means brushing teeth 😂

[@Travelocracy]

Hey Thanks for watching the video. Yes I agree he was actually emphasizing on the word "Living". ha ha ha in future I also gonna use "washing mouth" :)

[@TechAndTravelWithKapil]

I have valid h1b stamp visa in USA till September 2024 and I have canada visitor visa but I changed my employer so can I go to canada and come back on old employer stamp visa ?

[@Travelocracy]

A valid employer is always a necessity for an H1b visa. We recommend not to risk going outside the USA before transferring it to another employer.

[@TechAndTravelWithKapil]

@@Travelocracy thanks

[@MuhammadAli-qj3ep]

I have canada and us visa and I will be making my first visit on these visas I will land in canada then my plan is to drive to us by rental car can I do it is it legal if you are first time visitor?

[@Travelocracy]

Yes, I guess you can do that. It will be a fresh entry to the USA, so you have to follow all the immigration formalities at the border. You can more details on the US immigration website. Thanks for watching the video 🙏

[@mohamedkamaludeen1]

Hi brother pls give ur insta id im also in ur same stage have both visas and im planning to go canada by air and from canada to usa 🇺🇸 for the first time by land . Bro pls share ur id so we can talk more on this detailed and what about u brother have u crossed the border or still u haven’t crossed brother?

[@JQCHealthyFit-rc2km]

what camera were used?

[@Travelocracy]

Sony A7siii and GoPro 11

[@mohammedelassar5329]

I'm in Canada as a work permit, do I need to apply for us visitor visa to enter us by car??

[@Travelocracy]

Yes you need an US Visitor Visa

[@mohammedelassar5329]

@@Travelocracy thanks 🌸

[@muhammadjayed7964]

Bro, Can I go USA from Canada with canadian tourist visa?

[@Travelocracy]

Hi, Sorry you can not go to the USA without a valid US visa. Thanks for watching the video. Let me know if you have any more questions

[@yaser1255]

How come didn't ask for vaccine proof?

[@Travelocracy]

They haven't asked for any proof of vaccination. May be we traveled form US to Canada 4 days ago.. Well, thanks for watching the video. Please don't forget to subscribe the channel 🙏

[@krAzA]

Can you travel to Canada by road on valid US B1/B2 visa ? or do I really need a Canadian visa ?

[@Travelocracy]

Hey Thanks for watching the video... sorry you need a canadian visa even if you have a valid b1 b2 visa.

[@alicewoods1]

Do they fingerprint you guys?

[@Travelocracy]

No they haven't. Thanks for watching the video 🙏

[@Screaminbeamin]

They don't ask if your vaccinated?

[@Travelocracy]

Not any more... No checks for Covid. Thanks for watching the video. Please don't forget to subscribe the channel 🙏

[@mohamedkamaludeen1]

Sir im confused sir ur saying i need to come back within 30 days why as per usa b1/b2 we can stay upto 6 months right sir? Can i come back after 5month to canada back again sir? Will there will be a any trouble pls let me know as i have both usa and canada tourist visa.😊

[@Travelocracy]

Hi, Thanks for watching the video! Yes you are right. If you enter USA in B1/B2 you can stay up to six months. What we have explained in the video is, as you are in USA and in between the six months you can visit Canada for 30 days without officially exiting from USA Immigration. No stamps, No exit on your passport. You are visiting Canada as a tourist of USA. You will not be officially immigrated to Canada as a tourist. Switching the countries for six-six months is not advised. You will land in trouble and will be deported and banned. It is better advised to get a immigrant visa if you wish to stay in any of these countries. Hope we have answered all your queries. Please let us know if you still have any questions. Thanks

[@mohamedkamaludeen1]

@@Travelocracythank you so much for your kind response sir thank you so much god bless u both sir . And i have seen cbp border that i94 pre register for i94 record for only land border travellers so if i apply i94 in advance and i have both canada and usa visa first im planning to visit canada by air and from there im planning to visit us by land not by flight so i also want to ask i sir have u also obtained i94 record in cbp website prior like u said in some commensts so if i get one in advance as per rule they cant deny my entry or deported via land right the risk is higher in air by airport only right sir?

[@mohamedkamaludeen1]

@@Travelocracyand sir please tell me have u got entry stamp at the land border or not sir s i heared many stopped stamps now a days but im vsiiting us for the first tike after i obtained tourist about 6 years more 4 years only left so will i get stamped on my passport😍or not sir🥹? Pls let me know this too if u could share me ur instagram id will be very helpful sir thank you.😊

[@Travelocracy]

@@mohamedkamaludeen1 Hey I don't have much information about the pre registering of i94. We landed in USA by air and we got our i94 from Airport. From there we started our Journey. You can see the whole USA travel series at below link

[@Travelocracy]

kzbin.info/aero/PLmz7WpMPGQp28r2OFBTcpYKSEIDf5MlED

[@karalebhaktiii]

Hi sir, good information sir, i just wanted to ask, both Canada and USA visa we need to have for crossing the border?

[@Travelocracy]

Thanks for watching the video. We are glad that you have liked it. Yes you need visa for both the countries if you are an Indian. Exceptions are there for Citizens of USA and Canada. Also for those country citizens those have visa waiver programs with these countries.

[@UnlockCanadaImmigration]

You were not prepared to answer any of his questions, not a good start, but he was very understanding. Otherwise, you could be refused entry. Good luck next time.

[@Travelocracy]

Thanks for watching the video 🙏. We will keep in mind for next time. Thanks 🙏

[@movieshub9234]

Can I travel America on Canadian visitor Visa through border?

[@Travelocracy]

Hi, as I replied to your last comment. Unfortunately, no, you can not visit the US on a Canadian Visitor Visa. You have to obtain a US visa to do so. Until and unless your home country is having some visiting treaty with USA.

[@kndrimbekiri7017]

how is the vaccination status?

[@Travelocracy]

They are not checking for vaccination via road entry. But it is recommended to take the vaccine as rule can change anytime. Thanks for watching the video 🙏

[@vinodmangla1861]

What is i940

[@Travelocracy]

Nice catch, it is actually i94. I-94 is the DHS Arrival/Departure Record issued to aliens who are admitted to the U.S., who are adjusting status while in the U.S. or extending their stay, among other things

[@shahidshivastephan6848]

​@@Travelocracy😅 sir alien means xenomorph,yutja ??🙄

[@Travelocracy]

ha ha ha.. we here meant alien as a human being from other country and not a citizen in USA. :)

[@sharjeelkhan7437]

Their English vocabulary was confusing the officer.

[@Travelocracy]

Thanks for watching the video 🙏