Aj

Mr. Miller,
I have several questions. I am sorry for the long list but your
answers will go a long way in helping me prepare.

I will be landing in Canada within a couple of months but I do not
intend to move my residence there yet so I will come back to USA in 3
days.

I would appreciate it if you can guide me on the following:

1) What documents do I need to carry with me?
2) What is the process at the port of entry?
3) Is there any disadvantge in driving rather than flying into Canada?
4) What proof do I need to carry for proof of funds - bank statements,
cash, etc.?
5) What is the interview like at the port of entry? I am planning to
enter Canada through Niagara - any issues with this?
6) Is it a problem if I tell the official at the port of entry that I
do not intend to settle down in Canada right away?
7) Since I do not intend to settle down right away in Canada, I am not
carrying any "personal items list". When I finally go to Canada to
settle down, will I be able to carry my personal items without paying
any duty?
8) Can I get the SIN card issued at the port of entry? I guess I do
not need to get the medical insurance card & driving license yet but
is there any other thing that I need to take care of?
9) Anything else that I need to keep in mind or be careful about?



Thanks in advance for your advice.
AJ

Webcrawler

Greetings,

I have the exact same questions. Would really appreciate if anyone can
answer or comment.

Thanks.

[email protected] (AJ) wrote in message news:...
    > Mr. Miller,
    > I have several questions. I am sorry for the long list but your
    > answers will go a long way in helping me prepare.
    >
    > I will be landing in Canada within a couple of months but I do not
    > intend to move my residence there yet so I will come back to USA in 3
    > days.
    >
    > I would appreciate it if you can guide me on the following:
    >
    > 1) What documents do I need to carry with me?
    > 2) What is the process at the port of entry?
    > 3) Is there any disadvantge in driving rather than flying into Canada?
    > 4) What proof do I need to carry for proof of funds - bank statements,
    > cash, etc.?
    > 5) What is the interview like at the port of entry? I am planning to
    > enter Canada through Niagara - any issues with this?
    > 6) Is it a problem if I tell the official at the port of entry that I
    > do not intend to settle down in Canada right away?
    > 7) Since I do not intend to settle down right away in Canada, I am not
    > carrying any "personal items list". When I finally go to Canada to
    > settle down, will I be able to carry my personal items without paying
    > any duty?
    > 8) Can I get the SIN card issued at the port of entry? I guess I do
    > not need to get the medical insurance card & driving license yet but
    > is there any other thing that I need to take care of?
    > 9) Anything else that I need to keep in mind or be careful about?
    >
    >
    >
    > Thanks in advance for your advice.
    > AJ

Pmm

Hi

"WebCrawler" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Greetings,
    > I have the exact same questions. Would really appreciate if anyone can
    > answer or comment.
    > Thanks.
    > [email protected] (AJ) wrote in message
news:...
    > > Mr. Miller,
    > > I have several questions. I am sorry for the long list but your
    > > answers will go a long way in helping me prepare.
    > >
    > > I will be landing in Canada within a couple of months but I do not
    > > intend to move my residence there yet so I will come back to USA in 3
    > > days.
    > >
    > > I would appreciate it if you can guide me on the following:
    > >
    > > 1) What documents do I need to carry with me?

Your passport, with visa, list of goods to follow, proof of funds.

    > > 2) What is the process at the port of entry?

Customs will refer you to Immigration, where the information on the
Immigrant visa will be confirmed, and pictures for PR card taken, proof of
funds checked. Canadian mailing address for PR Card.

    > > 3) Is there any disadvantge in driving rather than flying into Canada?

Only if you pick a crossing that does not have Immigration on site.

    > > 4) What proof do I need to carry for proof of funds - bank statements,
    > > cash, etc.?

Cash, travellers cheques, or a bank statement from a country that has no
currency restrictions.

    > > 5) What is the interview like at the port of entry? I am planning to
    > > enter Canada through Niagara - any issues with this?

Straight forward, you will probably be questioned as to your status in the
US.

    > > 6) Is it a problem if I tell the official at the port of entry that I
    > > do not intend to settle down in Canada right away?

You will be warned that to maintain residence in Canada that you must reside
for 2 years out of 5.

    > > 7) Since I do not intend to settle down right away in Canada, I am not
    > > carrying any "personal items list". When I finally go to Canada to
    > > settle down, will I be able to carry my personal items without paying
    > > any duty?

Only if they are included on goods to follow list.

    > > 8) Can I get the SIN card issued at the port of entry? I guess I do
    > > not need to get the medical insurance card & driving license yet but
    > > is there any other thing that I need to take care of?

No, you must apply at HRDC office.
    > > 9) Anything else that I need to keep in mind or be careful about?
    > >

A Canadian address for PR Card, friends or whatever, so they can forward it
to you. You will need if wish to re-enter Canada after Dec/03 on a
commercial carrier or else you will be required to get a facilitation visa.

    > >
    > >
    > > Thanks in advance for your advice.
    > > AJ

PMM