Comprehensive reference for international students at UBC.
Visiting the United States
If you have a valid study permit or work permit, and if you leave Canada and visit only the United States, you do not need a valid TRV to re-enter Canada.
According to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, Part 9, Division 5, Section 190:31, to enter the United States, however, citizens of some countries will require a US entry visa.
All applicants for US visas must submit an online application.
Following the online application, you will be invited for a visa interview at the Consulate General of the United States at 1095 West Pender Street in Vancouver (604.685.4311).
Be sure to book your visa appointment long before you travel, as your US entry visa may take up to four months to process.
If you have found a summer internship in the United States, contact the US Consulate’s visa section to find out the type of visa you will need.
- Inquiries are accepted by fax (604.685.7175) or email at vancoverNIV@state.gov
- You may need to find a US-based organization to act as your sponsor
- For a list of possible sponsors, consult the US Department of State website
For more information on working and visiting the United States, view this presentation:
US Consulate Visa Presentation (15, 655KB PDF)
