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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 2:45 pm
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Originally Posted by B1
They must enter Canada for a purpose that is declared on the TDC that they fill out and hand to an agent of the CBSA when they arrive at YYZ. It is their judgement that makes the decision and there is no process of appeal. In addition, the airline can decide if they are eligible for entry and may refuse their boarding the flight. It is a question if the US Visa is acceptable as the basis for entry to Canada. Once they are admitted to Canada for the flight they are in an area that has no security for exiting. Thus, it is wise to get a ruling in writing from the Canadian Consulate in Boston. Since there are flights from the US to Hong Kong, there is no real reason to go through Canada except for the fare and the risk would not be worth the saving.
I found this online...but I want to make sure the AC agents at BOS will not have an issue and deny boarding.


What's New

Great News! Canada Transit Without Visa!

Effective March 27, 2011, Air Canada will be participating in the Canada Transit Without Visa Program (TWOV). Consequently, citizens of China who are in direct transit through either Toronto Pearson (YYZ) or Vancouver (YVR) on their way to or from the United States will not be required to obtain a Canadian temporary resident visa.

Let Air Canada be your preferred airline to Canada!

Customer Eligibility:

Nationals of China
Travelling from China to the United States via Vancouver (YVR) or Toronto (YYZ)
Must hold a valid Chinese passport
Must hold a valid US visa
Must travel on an Air Canada-operated non-stop flight to Vancouver (YVR) or Toronto (YYZ), departing Beijing (PEK), Hong Kong (HKG) or Shanghai (PVG)
Must hold a confirmed onward ticket to the US within the same day of arrival and within the scheduled hours of the USITPC*
Round-trip ticket
*USITPC Scheduled Hours: Toronto (YYZ): 04:30 - 21:00; Vancouver (YVR): 04:30 - 20:30

See links below for more detailed information:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/departm...uthorities.asp

Air Canada China Call Center: 400 811 2001
Website: www.aircanada.com
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