Question on US Visitors travelling to Canada

[csrikanth1]

Hi,

My parents got a 4 months multiple entry visa and now have i 94 for 6 months. We are planning to Visit Canada during these 6 months. My question is that will they be given a new i 94 when we cross the border again? ( We will be travelling by road not by Air). If so is there a possibility of their i 94 getting shortened?

Let me know if it is a risk to go to Canada....?

Thanks,
Srikanth

[Murali]

Not sure, I think if they cross border via land/car there wont be any I94 where as if they travel visa air , there will be new I94 at POE, and yes it is quite possible that the I94 dates may be counted for total 6 months depends on officer there are no official guidlines for such situation.

[csrikanth1]

Thanks Murali for the help...I will let you know about my experiences.

[yuvayuva]

CS,
Can you please post which consulate issued the 4 month visas for your family?

[yuvayuva]

Also, the US border officials at Cdn land crossings are usually cool. We have done this twice (both times we had green card) they did just a bare minimum check. Just see that you re enter USbefore the 4 month window.

[Nikon]

For traveling to Canada, there is no need to surrender I-94 while leaving. Upon returning they can show the same I-94, regardless of the mode(air/land) they are arriving. This has worked out for me several times. USCIS treats northern hemisphere entries in a different way.