xClashx Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 I have a question regarding what to bring when crossing the boarder from Canada to USA to go for an interview. Do they require some sort of proof that you have an interview? Anything specific I should print out? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johni00 Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 aren't you Canadian? why would you need a proof for crossing the border... it's not like you're doing some illegal lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aletheist Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 It would be good to have proof that you're going to the US for an interview and don't have any plans of staying long term but it probably won't be a big deal anyway. Just show them the email or letter if they want proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xClashx Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Ya, I am Canadian, but was curious if we required any proof of that sort. Who knows what they may ask for, so just wanted to be on the safe side. So Ill just print out a copy of the email they sent me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aletheist Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 You don't need to prove anything, you are not obliged to show anything. If you do print it and decide to show the border officers, it can't hurt you, but it's definitely not necessary. They may ask questions about where you are going and what for, but that is all. However, if you decide to stay in the US for the week, and all you had was an ''interview'', this will raise some suspicion obviously. It doesn't work like that. US border agents are not obligated to allow you to cross into the US. I've seen people be turned back at the border because they only bought 1 way bus tickets and did not have a return ticket. Also, there is no reason to be hostile with them. Bring a copy of the interview email or letter just in case. Its not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two0nine Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 OP, always be truthful at the border. You have absolutely no reason to not disclose why you're going. Just print out your interview confirmation and show it to the border guard. You'll cross through with no problems. And to the person who said that you have no obligation to disclose it - you are way wrong. The reasonings behind you entering and leaving a country are a matter of national security. They have every right to want as much out of you as is reasonable. A simple email printout is hardly too much to ask for.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two0nine Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 You don't need to prove anything, you are not obliged to show anything. If you do print it and decide to show the border officers, it can't hurt you, but it's definitely not necessary. They may ask questions about where you are going and what for, but that is all. However, if you decide to stay in the US for the week, and all you had was an ''interview'', this will raise some suspicion obviously. Lmao wait so the OP is not obliged to show anything supporting why he's entering the US but if he stays in american a week after his interview because of sight seeing or something he becomes suspicious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks_14 Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Also I noticed you said crossing the border on interview day. I'm not sure where you live and what it's like there, but in Vancouver the wait times at the border can be many hours long. I highly suggest going 1 night earlier and staying in a hotel. This is just to be safe if you run into long waits. Better than waking up at 3-5am in my opinion. You're gonna want a good sleep before the big day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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