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I recently completed my graduation from a Candian University and was looking for new jobs. I received an offer and am about to start working in the great company in Canada starting September 12th. I obtained a valid work permit in Canada as part of the education program which is valid until next year(2017) and will be working towards my PR application. I had visited United states earlier on an L1 visa for a period of 6 months back in 2013 and had made few visits to the United States while I was on my student visa in Canada without any challenges. At this time I had a multiple entry 10 year US B1/B2.
Below is the sequence of events that followed and I was denied entry to the United states followed by the cancellation of my B1/B2 visa.
08/14/2016: Entered US through Bus transport from Canada.
08/15/2016- 08/20/2016: Visited multiple cities with friends in the United States.
08/21/2016: Rented a vehicle from the United States and travelled back to Canada for a job interview on 22nd.
08/22/2016: After the interview, I travelled back to the United states through the rented vehicle but was stopped for document control at the Border and questioned about the reasoning of renting a vehicle in the United States and coming back again. I replied stating that since I am about to start a new career in a new company starting 12th September 2016, I was taking time off to meet some of my friends in the US and had to come urgently back to Canada for a job interview.After a few questions, I was allowed to enter the United States.
08/28/2016: Left the United states on 28th August as my lease in Canada was ending in Toronto and since I was looking to start a new career in a different city in Canada I decided not to review my lease. I thought I will live for a few days till 9th September with my fiancee in the United States before taking a flight from the US back to Canada to start my career.
08/30/2016: I packed all my belongings put them in a car (Rented from the United States) and left for the United States. At the point of entry, I was again asked questions about the lot of luggage that I was carrying and was sent for document control. Questioned by the immigration officer about my intentions to going to the US and about the luggage. Since I had not formally joined my new organization and did have either the return tickets or a lease agreement in Canada (as my current lease had just expired), I was refused entry in the United States and the officer cancelled my B1/B2 visa (writing Cancelled at Peache Bridge under 212CFR41.122(h)(3)). I was also asked to sign a form that stated the I am withdrawing my application for the visa. Upon further speaking with the supervisor, I was told that I am not able to demonstrate strong ties with Canada or my home country and therefore would be required to apply again through the consulate and at this time the immigrations officers don't feel fit to allow me entry to the United States.
Please advise on this issue. I am not sure what went wrong as previously I have entered the United States multiple times without any concern. I will also be joining my new job in Canada starting September 12th and would like to know my eligibility and the best way to re-apply for a visitor visa.
Below is the sequence of events that followed and I was denied entry to the United states followed by the cancellation of my B1/B2 visa.
08/14/2016: Entered US through Bus transport from Canada.
08/15/2016- 08/20/2016: Visited multiple cities with friends in the United States.
08/21/2016: Rented a vehicle from the United States and travelled back to Canada for a job interview on 22nd.
08/22/2016: After the interview, I travelled back to the United states through the rented vehicle but was stopped for document control at the Border and questioned about the reasoning of renting a vehicle in the United States and coming back again. I replied stating that since I am about to start a new career in a new company starting 12th September 2016, I was taking time off to meet some of my friends in the US and had to come urgently back to Canada for a job interview.After a few questions, I was allowed to enter the United States.
08/28/2016: Left the United states on 28th August as my lease in Canada was ending in Toronto and since I was looking to start a new career in a different city in Canada I decided not to review my lease. I thought I will live for a few days till 9th September with my fiancee in the United States before taking a flight from the US back to Canada to start my career.
08/30/2016: I packed all my belongings put them in a car (Rented from the United States) and left for the United States. At the point of entry, I was again asked questions about the lot of luggage that I was carrying and was sent for document control. Questioned by the immigration officer about my intentions to going to the US and about the luggage. Since I had not formally joined my new organization and did have either the return tickets or a lease agreement in Canada (as my current lease had just expired), I was refused entry in the United States and the officer cancelled my B1/B2 visa (writing Cancelled at Peache Bridge under 212CFR41.122(h)(3)). I was also asked to sign a form that stated the I am withdrawing my application for the visa. Upon further speaking with the supervisor, I was told that I am not able to demonstrate strong ties with Canada or my home country and therefore would be required to apply again through the consulate and at this time the immigrations officers don't feel fit to allow me entry to the United States.
Please advise on this issue. I am not sure what went wrong as previously I have entered the United States multiple times without any concern. I will also be joining my new job in Canada starting September 12th and would like to know my eligibility and the best way to re-apply for a visitor visa.
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