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Traveling to the USA

Please note: The staff at International Student Services cannot advise on immigration requirements for the U.S., however we can direct you to relevant information (below).

US Temporary Visas

For general information about obtaining visas , , or in the US, please visit the (a service of the Bureau of Consular Affairs).

For a Non-Immigrant visa, you are required to schedule an appointment through the .

For the direct link to the online Non-Immigrant Visa application, please visit the .

If you have questions or need information about the immigration documents you need to travel to the US, please contact:


1134 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, QC H3B 5K2, Canada

Important Information

  • To re-enter Canada, make sure that your Passport and Study Permit are valid
  • Print your Proof of Enrolment from MINERVA

For students who are from countries that require Temporary Resident Visas (Entry Visa - TRV) to enter Canada:

  • If you are ONLY visiting the US and travelling by land: you do not need the TRV when returning from the U.S.A. However, we recommend renewing your TRV if possible.
  • If you are ONLY visiting the US and travelling by air: please confirm with your airline.

For students who are from countries that require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to Canada:

You do not require an eTA if you are a student聽or worker and you re-enter Canada after only visiting either the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon, provided that you return to Canada by the end of the period initially authorized for your stay or any extension to it. 聽See .

In addition to the information above, please also review ISS' FAQs page.

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