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Canadian citizens studying or working in the U.S. have slightly different
procedures to follow when entering the U.S., depending on their immigration
status.
Canadian F-1 Students:
Canadians in F-1 status are not required to obtain a U.S. F-1 visa stamp
from a U.S. Consulate or Embassy. Upon receipt of the I-20 form from Dartmouth
College, Canadian students may enter the U.S. by presenting only the I-20 form,
evidence of Canadian citizenship, evidence of admission to Dartmouth College,
and evidence of financial support. Canadian citizens need to be sure the I-20
is processed at the border when they are applying for entrance in F-1 status.
If the top copy of the I-20 is not stamped by the border official (in the upper
right corner with the notation "F-1 D/S") and the student is not
given an I-94 card that says F-1 D/S on it, then the student must come to the
International Office immediately upon arrival on campus. We will then process
the I-20 by mail, thereby ensuring the student is maintaining valid F-1 student
status. Please click on the F-1 Students link (after clicking on Visa,
Immigration, and Tax Info) for more information on F-1 status.
Canadian J-1 Exchange Students, Scholars, and Professors:
Canadians in J-1 student, scholar, or professor status are not required to
hold a U.S. J-1 visa. Upon receipt of the DS-2019 form from Dartmouth College,
Canadians may enter the U.S. by presenting only the pink, yellow, and white
copies of the initial DS-2019 form, evidence of Canadian citizenship, evidence
of admission to or employment with Dartmouth College, and evidence of financial
support or salary. Canadian citizens need to be sure the DS-2019 is processed
at the border when they are applying for entrance in J-1 status. If the white
and yellow copies are not kept by the border official, and the pink copy is not
stamped in the lower left corner with the notation "J-1 D/S," then
the individual must come to the International Office immediately upon arrival
on campus. We will then process the DS-2019 by mail, thereby ensuring the
exchange visitor is maintaining valid J-1 status. Please click on the J-1
Exchange Visitors link (after clicking on Visa, Immigration, and Tax Info) for
more information on J-1 status.
Canadian TN Status Holders:
Canadian citizens may apply for TN status under the NAFTA Trade agreement at
the border port of entry or at certain airports with offices set up to handle
TN applications. They must bring proof of their qualifications in one of the
jobs listed under the TN program, evidence of an employment offer in the U.S.,
and proof of Canadian citizenship. No visa application is necessary. Please
click on the TN Status Info link (after clicking on Visa, Immigration, and Tax
Info) for more information on TN status.
Canadian H-1B Employees:
Canadians approved in H-1B status are not required to hold a U.S. H-1B visa.
If the Canadian citizen is living or traveling outside the U.S., we will, upon
approval of the H-1B petition by the CIS, send the individual the Approval
Notice Form I-797. They may enter the U.S. by presenting I-797 form, a copy of
the employment offer letter, a copy of the full H-1B petition filed by the
International Office (sent to the individual upon filing of the petition), and
evidence of Canadian citizenship. Please click on the H-1B Visa Information
link (after clicking on Visa, Immigration, and Tax Info) for more information
on H-1B status.
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