what do i do at the border????
Oct 26th 2002, 4:20 am
#1
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what do i do at the border????
I am planning on landing next weekend in BC... we are driving a u-haul
truck... my fiance is from canada and he is flying down and we are
driving back up from california.. when we get to the border from
washington is there anything thing we can do to be fully prepared for
what they will need from us.. is there anything thing we can do to
make it easier other then having my documents for PR???
truck... my fiance is from canada and he is flying down and we are
driving back up from california.. when we get to the border from
washington is there anything thing we can do to be fully prepared for
what they will need from us.. is there anything thing we can do to
make it easier other then having my documents for PR???
Oct 26th 2002, 1:44 pm
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Re: what do i do at the border????
This is my experience from August-end when I crossed over into Ontario from
Fort Erie (close to Niagara Falls) border:
1. The USA official was literally sitting on a wooden stool in the middle of
the road, looking very uninterested in everything. She asked me where I was
going and why. I replied, Toronto, Immigrating. She waived me on. No
paperwork was asked for and none showed.
2. On the Canadian side, the border post officer asked the reason for coming
to Canada, checked our landing documents and passport and then gave us a
slip of paper to present at the immigration desk next door.
3. The immigration officer was very friendly. Checked our paperwork (landing
papers, passport, marriage certificate). Asked to see proof of fund. Also
asked for local address. Once these all were verified he took us inside and
took pictures for the Maple Leaf Card and told us to proceed to customs.
4. Presented my car title to customs. Wrote a check for CAD$180 to customs
to import car. Filled out declaration form for all goods accompanying us and
to follow. I had that done before and had a printout with me - customs
accepted it without question. Did not even check our car or anything. Gave
me paperwork for receipts and clearance for goods and off we went into
Canada.
Hope this helps.
DKM
"Christina" wrote in message
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[email protected]...
> I am planning on landing next weekend in BC... we are driving a u-haul
> truck... my fiance is from canada and he is flying down and we are
> driving back up from california.. when we get to the border from
> washington is there anything thing we can do to be fully prepared for
> what they will need from us.. is there anything thing we can do to
> make it easier other then having my documents for PR???
Fort Erie (close to Niagara Falls) border:
1. The USA official was literally sitting on a wooden stool in the middle of
the road, looking very uninterested in everything. She asked me where I was
going and why. I replied, Toronto, Immigrating. She waived me on. No
paperwork was asked for and none showed.
2. On the Canadian side, the border post officer asked the reason for coming
to Canada, checked our landing documents and passport and then gave us a
slip of paper to present at the immigration desk next door.
3. The immigration officer was very friendly. Checked our paperwork (landing
papers, passport, marriage certificate). Asked to see proof of fund. Also
asked for local address. Once these all were verified he took us inside and
took pictures for the Maple Leaf Card and told us to proceed to customs.
4. Presented my car title to customs. Wrote a check for CAD$180 to customs
to import car. Filled out declaration form for all goods accompanying us and
to follow. I had that done before and had a printout with me - customs
accepted it without question. Did not even check our car or anything. Gave
me paperwork for receipts and clearance for goods and off we went into
Canada.
Hope this helps.
DKM
"Christina" wrote in message
news:a62a9019.0210252020-
[email protected]...
> I am planning on landing next weekend in BC... we are driving a u-haul
> truck... my fiance is from canada and he is flying down and we are
> driving back up from california.. when we get to the border from
> washington is there anything thing we can do to be fully prepared for
> what they will need from us.. is there anything thing we can do to
> make it easier other then having my documents for PR???
Oct 26th 2002, 1:48 pm
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Re: what do i do at the border????
When you say landing do you mean you already have your PR visa and have gone
through immigration process after being sponsored by your fiancee from
Canada?
If so then landing shouldnt be too difficult they will complete the paper
work and stuff with yoru passport and you will have to go to customs to hand
in copies of yoru goods with and goods to follow lists etc.
"Christina" wrote in message
news:a62a9019.0210252020-
[email protected]...
> I am planning on landing next weekend in BC... we are driving a u-haul
> truck... my fiance is from canada and he is flying down and we are
> driving back up from california.. when we get to the border from
> washington is there anything thing we can do to be fully prepared for
> what they will need from us.. is there anything thing we can do to
> make it easier other then having my documents for PR???
through immigration process after being sponsored by your fiancee from
Canada?
If so then landing shouldnt be too difficult they will complete the paper
work and stuff with yoru passport and you will have to go to customs to hand
in copies of yoru goods with and goods to follow lists etc.
"Christina" wrote in message
news:a62a9019.0210252020-
[email protected]...
> I am planning on landing next weekend in BC... we are driving a u-haul
> truck... my fiance is from canada and he is flying down and we are
> driving back up from california.. when we get to the border from
> washington is there anything thing we can do to be fully prepared for
> what they will need from us.. is there anything thing we can do to
> make it easier other then having my documents for PR???
Oct 26th 2002, 11:26 pm
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Re: what do i do at the border????
"The Wizzard" wrote in message news:...
> When you say landing do you mean you already have your PR visa and have gone
> through immigration process after being sponsored by your fiancee from
> Canada?
> If so then landing shouldnt be too difficult they will complete the paper
> work and stuff with yoru passport and you will have to go to customs to hand
> in copies of yoru goods with and goods to follow lists etc.
> "Christina" wrote in message
> news:a62a9019.02102520-
> [email protected] ...
> > I am planning on landing next weekend in BC... we are driving a u-haul
> > truck... my fiance is from canada and he is flying down and we are
> > driving back up from california.. when we get to the border from
> > washington is there anything thing we can do to be fully prepared for
> > what they will need from us.. is there anything thing we can do to
> > make it easier other then having my documents for PR???
yes i have my PR visa and the immigration process is complete.... i
just need to get there now. i have no goods to follow just what will
be in the u-haul truck. now when you say i have to hand in copies of
my goods what is that??? i only have the papers im supposed to give
regarding my visas and my passport.. is it just a list of whats in the
uhaul that i write down myself???
> When you say landing do you mean you already have your PR visa and have gone
> through immigration process after being sponsored by your fiancee from
> Canada?
> If so then landing shouldnt be too difficult they will complete the paper
> work and stuff with yoru passport and you will have to go to customs to hand
> in copies of yoru goods with and goods to follow lists etc.
> "Christina" wrote in message
> news:a62a9019.02102520-
> [email protected] ...
> > I am planning on landing next weekend in BC... we are driving a u-haul
> > truck... my fiance is from canada and he is flying down and we are
> > driving back up from california.. when we get to the border from
> > washington is there anything thing we can do to be fully prepared for
> > what they will need from us.. is there anything thing we can do to
> > make it easier other then having my documents for PR???
yes i have my PR visa and the immigration process is complete.... i
just need to get there now. i have no goods to follow just what will
be in the u-haul truck. now when you say i have to hand in copies of
my goods what is that??? i only have the papers im supposed to give
regarding my visas and my passport.. is it just a list of whats in the
uhaul that i write down myself???
Oct 27th 2002, 12:27 am
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Re: what do i do at the border????
You require a written list of the goods in your trailer - a customs
declaration in fact. Check out the government's website for fuller info.
Jim Humphries, former visa officer
"Christina" wrote in message
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> "The Wizzard" wrote in message
news:...
> > When you say landing do you mean you already have your PR visa and have
gone
> > through immigration process after being sponsored by your fiancee from
> > Canada?
> > If so then landing shouldnt be too difficult they will complete the
paper
> > work and stuff with yoru passport and you will have to go to customs to
hand
> > in copies of yoru goods with and goods to follow lists etc.
> >
> >
> > "Christina" wrote in message
> > news:a62a9019.021025-
> > [email protected] ...
> > > I am planning on landing next weekend in BC... we are driving a u-haul
> > > truck... my fiance is from canada and he is flying down and we are
> > > driving back up from california.. when we get to the border from
> > > washington is there anything thing we can do to be fully prepared for
> > > what they will need from us.. is there anything thing we can do to
> > > make it easier other then having my documents for PR???
> yes i have my PR visa and the immigration process is complete.... i
> just need to get there now. i have no goods to follow just what will
> be in the u-haul truck. now when you say i have to hand in copies of
> my goods what is that??? i only have the papers im supposed to give
> regarding my visas and my passport.. is it just a list of whats in the
> uhaul that i write down myself???
declaration in fact. Check out the government's website for fuller info.
Jim Humphries, former visa officer
"Christina" wrote in message
news:a62a9019.0210261526-
[email protected]...
> "The Wizzard" wrote in message
news:...
> > When you say landing do you mean you already have your PR visa and have
gone
> > through immigration process after being sponsored by your fiancee from
> > Canada?
> > If so then landing shouldnt be too difficult they will complete the
paper
> > work and stuff with yoru passport and you will have to go to customs to
hand
> > in copies of yoru goods with and goods to follow lists etc.
> >
> >
> > "Christina" wrote in message
> > news:a62a9019.021025-
> > [email protected] ...
> > > I am planning on landing next weekend in BC... we are driving a u-haul
> > > truck... my fiance is from canada and he is flying down and we are
> > > driving back up from california.. when we get to the border from
> > > washington is there anything thing we can do to be fully prepared for
> > > what they will need from us.. is there anything thing we can do to
> > > make it easier other then having my documents for PR???
> yes i have my PR visa and the immigration process is complete.... i
> just need to get there now. i have no goods to follow just what will
> be in the u-haul truck. now when you say i have to hand in copies of
> my goods what is that??? i only have the papers im supposed to give
> regarding my visas and my passport.. is it just a list of whats in the
> uhaul that i write down myself???
Oct 27th 2002, 8:45 pm
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Re: what do i do at the border????
"Jim Humphries" wrote in message news:...
> You require a written list of the goods in your trailer - a customs
> declaration in fact. Check out the government's website for fuller info.
> Jim Humphries, former visa officer
is there a link you can post that will allow me to download and print
this so i may fill it out????? thank you for your information
> You require a written list of the goods in your trailer - a customs
> declaration in fact. Check out the government's website for fuller info.
> Jim Humphries, former visa officer
is there a link you can post that will allow me to download and print
this so i may fill it out????? thank you for your information
Oct 27th 2002, 8:46 pm
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Re: what do i do at the border????
did u send ur title to the US customs for exporting the car? if so,
what's the
address? i can't figure out where to send it to. according to this
site, there is a $500 fine if u fail to do so.
http://www.cus-
toms.ustreas.gov/imp-exp2/export/vehicle_new.htm
"DKM" wrote in message news:...
> This is my experience from August-end when I crossed over into Ontario from
> Fort Erie (close to Niagara Falls) border:
> 1. The USA official was literally sitting on a wooden stool in the middle of
> the road, looking very uninterested in everything. She asked me where I was
> going and why. I replied, Toronto, Immigrating. She waived me on. No
> paperwork was asked for and none showed.
> 2. On the Canadian side, the border post officer asked the reason for coming
> to Canada, checked our landing documents and passport and then gave us a
> slip of paper to present at the immigration desk next door.
> 3. The immigration officer was very friendly. Checked our paperwork (landing
> papers, passport, marriage certificate). Asked to see proof of fund. Also
> asked for local address. Once these all were verified he took us inside and
> took pictures for the Maple Leaf Card and told us to proceed to customs.
> 4. Presented my car title to customs. Wrote a check for CAD$180 to customs
> to import car. Filled out declaration form for all goods accompanying us and
> to follow. I had that done before and had a printout with me - customs
> accepted it without question. Did not even check our car or anything. Gave
> me paperwork for receipts and clearance for goods and off we went into
> Canada.
> Hope this helps.
> DKM
> "Christina" wrote in message
> news:a62a9019.02102520-
> [email protected] ...
> > I am planning on landing next weekend in BC... we are driving a u-haul
> > truck... my fiance is from canada and he is flying down and we are
> > driving back up from california.. when we get to the border from
> > washington is there anything thing we can do to be fully prepared for
> > what they will need from us.. is there anything thing we can do to
> > make it easier other then having my documents for PR???
what's the
address? i can't figure out where to send it to. according to this
site, there is a $500 fine if u fail to do so.
http://www.cus-
toms.ustreas.gov/imp-exp2/export/vehicle_new.htm
"DKM" wrote in message news:...
> This is my experience from August-end when I crossed over into Ontario from
> Fort Erie (close to Niagara Falls) border:
> 1. The USA official was literally sitting on a wooden stool in the middle of
> the road, looking very uninterested in everything. She asked me where I was
> going and why. I replied, Toronto, Immigrating. She waived me on. No
> paperwork was asked for and none showed.
> 2. On the Canadian side, the border post officer asked the reason for coming
> to Canada, checked our landing documents and passport and then gave us a
> slip of paper to present at the immigration desk next door.
> 3. The immigration officer was very friendly. Checked our paperwork (landing
> papers, passport, marriage certificate). Asked to see proof of fund. Also
> asked for local address. Once these all were verified he took us inside and
> took pictures for the Maple Leaf Card and told us to proceed to customs.
> 4. Presented my car title to customs. Wrote a check for CAD$180 to customs
> to import car. Filled out declaration form for all goods accompanying us and
> to follow. I had that done before and had a printout with me - customs
> accepted it without question. Did not even check our car or anything. Gave
> me paperwork for receipts and clearance for goods and off we went into
> Canada.
> Hope this helps.
> DKM
> "Christina" wrote in message
> news:a62a9019.02102520-
> [email protected] ...
> > I am planning on landing next weekend in BC... we are driving a u-haul
> > truck... my fiance is from canada and he is flying down and we are
> > driving back up from california.. when we get to the border from
> > washington is there anything thing we can do to be fully prepared for
> > what they will need from us.. is there anything thing we can do to
> > make it easier other then having my documents for PR???
Oct 28th 2002, 6:35 pm
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Re: what do i do at the border????
in pt 3. you mentioned local address.
could you please elaborate on it ?
How would one provide a local address if one is landing into the country for the first time ?
could you please elaborate on it ?
How would one provide a local address if one is landing into the country for the first time ?
Oct 28th 2002, 6:44 pm
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Re: what do i do at the border????
you give them a local address if you already know and have made arrangements to live somewhere (a relative or friend for example)... if you do not have such, then tell them that you dont... you will have 180 days from the time you land to provide the address to cic...
this obviously is for mailing out the pr card...
this obviously is for mailing out the pr card...
Originally posted by yr0000
in pt 3. you mentioned local address.
could you please elaborate on it ?
How would one provide a local address if one is landing into the country for the first time ?
in pt 3. you mentioned local address.
could you please elaborate on it ?
How would one provide a local address if one is landing into the country for the first time ?
Oct 29th 2002, 5:21 pm
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 244
Re: what do i do at the border????
And of course a PO Box number would send all the wrong signals , I presume ?
