I am wondering if I can cross the Canada US land border as a temporary worker who normally resides in Canada. I am

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Customer: I am wondering if I can cross the Canada US land border as a temporary worker who normally resides in Canada. I am looking to go home for a family emergency and come back to Canada by flying into the US and driving into Canada
JA: What steps have you taken? Have you filed any paperwork with the U.S. government?
Customer: No, I have a tourist Visa for the US. Im an Ecuadorian citizen with a work permit in Canada. I'velived here for 7 years.
JA: Have you talked to a lawyer about the visa?
Customer: No, Ill Im wondering if I'll be allowed to come back to Canada by land. I have a valid Visa for both Canada and the US
JA: Anything else you want the Lawyer to know before I connect you?
Customer: no, that's my only concern
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Hi Debra! Thank you for your response
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You will be permitted to return to Canada because you have a valid work permit.

If you are entering by land you will have to self-quarantine for 14 days at home. But that is all.

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They wouldn't give me trouble if I fly out and try to come in by land?
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No because there is nothing wrong with doing that at all.

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