christmasoompa

Royal Mail tracking won't show it once it leaves the UK, as they're not responsible for it after that. Does your tracking number definitely not work on the Canada Post website? It should do so that's odd.

Siouxie

You should be able to track your parcel in Canada Post using the original tracking number (you don't need a 'canadian one' )
https://www.canadapost.ca/trackweb/en#/home
If not, then try tracking it with this website https://parcelsapp.com
It tracked a parcel I couldn't find any trace of..

A quick question - did you send it as requiring a signature on delivery? If so, then the following may have some relevance (hopefully it doesn't apply! ). This has now been changed - but was in effect in October.
https://www.canadapost.ca/cpc/en/our...-covid-19.page
Which address did you send it to?

Fwilkin

I sent it international signed to 49 dorchester street B1P5Z2.
I have tracked it on the parcelsapp and it just shows it left the uk on the 28th October and Canada post just says it doesn't recognise the tracking code.
Think its either lost or coming back to us

Siouxie

That address is usually for applications sent by Courier (Fedex / Puralator etc.,) although Canada Post Express might be counted as such at a pinch, I'm not sure that a Royal Mail track and sign would - hopefully someone on here can advise!

Perhaps send a case specific enquiry https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp and explain that you have sent the application but it may have been mislaid (as it's been so long, you might be able to ask if they have received it) - attach proof of posting, if possible. Do you have a copy of everything you submitted, just in case they haven't received it?

Fwilkin

I sent it to that address thinking because it was signed for that address must be manned where as the other address I presumed was just a box. I should have checked in here, I would normally ask but didn’t as I thought Royal Mail/Canada post wouldn’t offer that service if it’s unlikely to be received.

I did send a case specific enquiry about a week ago so I am just waiting to hear, I have everything saved on the computer although I would need to get some more photographs and our acro certificates re done as I’m sure they asked for the original.
with moving feb 1st would you recommend getting those again before we go just in case? I don’t want to get to Canada and we can’t get them again. Also if it is lost am I best to re send it from the uk whilst we are still here or send it once in Canada? This time using a courier 😀

Siouxie

Ah.- the official website should usually be taken as literal - so if it says that is the 'courier' address, that is who it's for, not general mail services. Royal Mail / Canada post do deliver to houses etc., signed for.. but that is a Government address, with their own regulations and requirements. While I have read of people sending Canada Post Xpress (i.e. from within Canada) to that address, I haven't seen anything about 'Royal Mail track and sign' - because that's not a courier service, that's why we always recommend sending important time sensitive immigration applications by courier.. but you never know, it might turn up. .

I would definitely apply for another ACRO certificate while you are still there, just in case - quicker by far to have it sent to a UK address than overseas
Still keeping everything crossed for you that it turns up!

Fwilkin

Thank you.
I spoke with Royal Mail and they said normally once arrived in Canada they would be notified however they have received no notification.
I have requested another acre certificate and ordered some new photos these should be here before the end of the week and then I will UPS the application to them before we leave the UK.
What a nightmare, I'm concerned about all my personal information going missing and I am going to lodge a claim with Royal Mail as the photos across and postage cost nearly £300.
thanks

Fwilkin

Ok so I have reprints of our photos and another acro certificate.
tracked parcel loads, spoke to Canada post and although it’s made it to Canada they are unsure where it is 😓
So I’m thinking of re submitting all the documents. Shall I send for the uk? Or wait 2 weeks and send once we arrive in Canada? What happens if they receive both applications will they just destroy one?
our OINP says we need to apply by April 3rd.
thanks

Siouxie

I would suggest you wait until you arrive in Canada and submit here - at least you will be able to track it to it's final destination! (send it by courier, pleaase.. )
That also gives your original application a bit longer to actually arrive.. you never know!
Do remember to put a redirect on your post in the UK, and change your address in your account for MyCIC etc., when you leave the UK, so that nothing is sent to the UK in error.

Fwilkin

Can I just confirm Siouxie do I have to fill in the form BSF186 (B4E) personal effects accounting document? I found it on the link above but when I was reading through the wiki it says I don't need to fill it in just type up goods to follow/ goods accompanying?

Thanks

Former Lancastrian

CBSA will fill it out you just need 2 x copies of list of goods accompanying and list of goods to follow.

Siouxie

No, lol.. you can make your own list, just remember all the details required and make 2 copies of it.. they will be stamped and one will be handed back to you.
The wiki has a link to a great post that shows how to do this
B4/B4A forms
more info on the thread B4/B4A forms
https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Goods...anada#Examples

Fwilkin

Great thanks!
Printed it off then read the wiki so was then confused and unsure 😂

DigitalGhost

I used a UPS pickup service to collect and deliver some immigration paperwork in Canada last year. They offer a contactless collection service so you can have it collected whilst you're in quarantine and they'll deliver it next day. Tbh at $24.76 they weren't that much more expensive than the signed for options from Canada Post either.

If you're interested then I booked it through these guys. https://netparcel.com/home.action

They'll insist on setting up an account for you beforehand and the process might seem a bit prehistoric compared with what you're used to in the UK but should also offer a bit of a glimpse into banking etc. in Canada.

Siouxie

That's available from most of the courier companies
https://www.ups.com/ca/en/shipping.page
https://www.fedex.com/en-ca/shipping...e-pickups.html
https://mydhl.express.dhl/ca/en/home...edulePickupTab