Multiple reentries during the valid visa period are allowed, if you apply for a multiple reentry visa ahead of time.
Just dress them like Mexicans and they’ll have no problems..................
I’d skip the Canadian part of the trip and just stay in the US. Border Patrol at an airport is a lot more mature than the people on the ground whose decisions are inclined to be arbitrary and vindictive.
I’d specify the Blaine, Washington border crossing as a place to avoid but that would be rude.
just take them to applebees and tell them they are in canada.
how would they know any difference.
You may want to contact the State dept directly. South Korea is on the list as a participant in the visa waiver program. They can enter via the VWP and can remain in the US for up to 90 days. Not sure about multiple entries so ask state when you call or they can apply for a B1/B2 visa. A B1/B2 allows for multiple entries and they can remain for up to 180 days. The visa is valid for ten years.
I’m unsure of SK’s agreement, but if similar to Japan’s agreement then they can come in for 90 days without a specific entry visa. Just make sure they only indicate they are vacationing/sight seeing and don’t mention anything about ‘staying’ with relatives.
I just checked. So SK is part of the Visa waiver program whic means that they just need to fill out the ESTA form at the following website:
Once that is done they can enter for up to 90 days multiple times. Passport has to have a chip in it - which I imagine theirs does. They still get screened and if there is anything suspicious or concerning then they can be held back, but sightseeing and visiting friends/relatives (don’t use the word staying - long story about my wife) won’t flag anything - unless they are norkie spys of course....
Standard B-2 non-immigrant visa allows multiple entries into the USA within the period of the visa (6 months, I believe)
Especially for South Korea, which is a close partner of USA, visas are very easy to obtain
Check on the Canadian requirements. I use to take the train to Montreal. The Canadian border guards had extra scrutiny for non-US citizens. I recommend staying in the United States. Just buy some Maple syrup.
You need advice, not advise.
They could fly to Canada first, then enter the US for the 2nd part of their visit.
Shouldn’t you be checking with the state department or Immigration? Call your congressional office and talk to constituent support. Most offices have heard everything and they can get you to the right people who can provide the correct answer.
The last thing you want is a couple of South Korean nationals standing across the border in Nova Scotia not having a visa for Canada or the inability to get back in the US.
Don’t rely on FR for this stuff.