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Originally Posted by simongr
Hmm - this makes me wonder. I have a holiday to NYC in mid July and then returning to NY in early Sep on businss. Just wondering if there are any benefits to returning so - maybe save a passport stamp (passport is getting rather full)...
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If you are leaving the US and its adjacent territories, you do need to return the I94W stub when departing and then reapply for a new I94W Visa Waiver on your next visit. Just imagine the headaches you could face if your return trip was cancelled or delayed beyond the 90 days!
A few years back I was travelling very regularly to the USA (at least once a month for a 2 week stay every month for about 9 months). My passport shows US entry stamps under the VWP for each entry and the validity of using VWP was never in doubt.
The issue in this thread is for people entering the USA under the VWP and then leaving for Canada. If intending to return to the USA (and again depart the USA) within the 90 days validity period, you do not return the I94W stub when leaving for Canada and can re-enter the USA on the same waiver. However, if not returning to the USA in the 90 days, then you must return the I94W stub when departing the USA.
The reason for the Canada/Mexico exception to the process is to stop people getting close to their 90 days validity just popping over the boarder and reapplying for a new I94W and effectively getting another 90 days validity.
I strongly recommend the OP contact the USA Consulate and ask for guidance on how to proceed, and keep a copy of the correspondence received. I expect the direction will be to ensure the I94W stub is return to the airline staff when boarding the flight from USA to Canada, but its not worth taking any risks when it comes to USA immigration regulations.
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