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[legalfalcon]

Hi @legalfalcon ,

Wanted to ask you about goods to follow list for the first landing.

If I mention items on goods to follow like,

Some items like- Laptop, precious jewellery and other items, I will not be carrying with me at time of landing. Can I carry it with me in person the next time I go to my home country and come back? Or does it have to be imported via cargo?

Regards,

When you land you will have to show this list. For all electronic items you have to show the serial numbers and for other list and describe them. You will have to get this list stamped, and show them next time when you bring the goods into Canada for it to be exempt from duties.

See https://bit.ly/36Wo2VT

 

[deebur]

Hi @legalfalcon , do I need to apply for a new SIN number once I receive CoPR? I'm currently in Canada.

 

[xtremenet2021]

Hello @legalfalcon
If I bring with me a large amount of money, let's say USD 100,000.00 to Canada in the very first trip as a permanent resident.

1. Is there any legal requirement I should follow if I want to bring such a large amount of money?
2. Should I pay a tax on them? and if yes, how much the percentage will it be?
3. I understand that each bank operates differently, but in general, if I want to deposit them in the bank, will they charge me a certain fee?

Appreciate your usual help!

 

[legalfalcon]

Hi @legalfalcon , do I need to apply for a new SIN number once I receive CoPR? I'm currently in Canada.

YEs. After your get a SIN as a PR, your SIN will never expire.

The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that you need to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits. There is no fee to apply for a SIN.

SINs that begin with a "9" are issued to temporary workers who are neither Canadian citizens nor permanent residents. The use of these SINs is temporary and are valid only until the expiry date indicated on the immigration document authorizing them to work in Canada.

If your SIN begins with a "9", you must update your SIN record to ensure that the expiry date always corresponds with the expiry date on your document from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada authorizing you to work in Canada. Once your SIN record has been updated, you will receive a SIN with the new expiry date. Your previous SIN (whether it is a paper format or plastic card) is no longer valid and should be destroyed in a secure manner.


https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/sin/temporary.html

 

[legalfalcon]

Hello @legalfalcon
If I bring with me a large amount of money, let's say USD 100,000.00 to Canada in the very first trip as a permanent resident.

1. Is there any legal requirement I should follow if I want to bring such a large amount of money?
2. Should I pay a tax on them? and if yes, how much the percentage will it be?
3. I understand that each bank operates differently, but in general, if I want to deposit them in the bank, will they charge me a certain fee?

Appreciate your usual help!

1. If you bring this money in Cash, you will have to declare it at the Port of Entry. If you are transferring it online to a bank in Canada, you may be subject to reporting requirements, which will be done by the bank and you do not have to worry about it.

Under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations, all banks and financial institutions have to submit a large cash transaction report (LCTR) to FINTRAC, when they receive an amount of $10,000 or more in cash from a client. If this is an online, bank to bank transfer, then there's no reporting requirement.

2. No, you only pay tax in the country in which you are resident. You are not a resident of Canada yet, so you have no obligation to pay any taxes. Also, taxes are paid on money earned, and not on money saved.

3. Each bank has different charges, but most may charge you a flat fee of $10-25 for an online transfer. It will also depend on what kind of account you hold with the bank, as some accounts are exempt certain fees.

 

[IndiaDgreat]

Hello @legalfalcon

My brother in Canada is booking an accomodation (Quarantine place) on behalf of us ( schedule to land in few weeks).

On a rent agreement his name is mentioned as TENANT and me as a Co-TENANT. Considering the fact we're not re Uniting being in different province is this rent agreement format ok?.

Also do I need to mention dependents name/ gender / age as well in a rent agreement?

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Regards

 

[Grehoundy]

@legalfalcon is it possible to do another medical if you are not convinced with the result of the initial medical

 

[Ahamed06]

@legalfalcon when ordering GCMS via third-party website, should we provide the same email address we gave to IRCC? Also are we supposed to submit any consent forms at the beginning?

 

[SBU]

Hi @legalfalcon want to understand something from you regarding the transferring of money
I am staying in Canada from past 3 years and my PR is still in process and i was in USA before where i have some 401K saving .If i transfer that to Canada do i need pay double tax (I have to pay tax in USA+ Penalty for early withdraw) . Since my PR is still not yet fully done do Canada consider me as a resident ?

 

[caipsnotes]

@legalfalcon when ordering GCMS via third-party website, should we provide the same email address we gave to IRCC? Also are we supposed to submit any consent forms at the beginning?

It doesn't matter what email address you provide a third party website for requesting Gcms Notes. The Gcms Notes from IRCC or CBSA are sent to the email address of the 3rd party and then forwarded to your email id.

Consider requesting the Gcms Notes from CBSA instead of IRCC, same information, process and cost.
Why consider CBSA? 49% of all Gcms Notes from IRCC are delayed and some providers disproportionately receive 90 day extensions as well
See detailed comparison of GCMS from IRCC vs CBSA https://bit.ly/34nuJPu

Consent forms? They can be submitted at the end of the process. All the consent forms https://consent.gcmsnotes.com/

Beware of free email id and information security when the consent form of the 3rd party uses a free email service like Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo etc and not a professional email id.

 

[caipsnotes]

@legalfalcon is it possible to do another medical if you are not convinced with the result of the initial medical

As an applicant you can get another medical examination done on your own accord (not recommended), in which case submit the upfront sheet to IRCC via the web-form.

To see more about medicals and all the stages of an application in detail check https://bit.ly/37nCTJD

 

[Ahamed06]

@caipsnotes Thanks for the reply. Should we print out the ATIP consent form to physically sign it or can we just type our full names on the signature section. Why I am asking it because the form states “signature - in blue ink”

 

[caipsnotes]

@caipsnotes Thanks for the reply. Should we print out the ATIP consent form to physically sign it or can we just type our full names on the signature section. Why I am asking it because the form states “signature - in blue ink”

Where a signature is required it can be hand signed by printing the form and hand sinning it OR you can electronically sign it using an approved process provided by the 3rd party.

Printing full names or embedding digital signatures will result in the consent form being rejected.

The colour of the ink is inconsequential in reality as along as it is clear and matches your passport

 

[xtremenet2021]

Hello @caipsnotes

You said that As an applicant you can get another medical examination done on your own accord (not recommended)

Why it’s not recommended?
Thanks for your help!

 

[legalfalcon]

Hi @legalfalcon want to understand something from you regarding the transferring of money
I am staying in Canada from past 3 years and my PR is still in process and i was in USA before where i have some 401K saving .If i transfer that to Canada do i need pay double tax (I have to pay tax in USA+ Penalty for early withdraw) . Since my PR is still not yet fully done do Canada consider me as a resident ?

For taxes, you only have to pay taxes in the country you are resident in. However, for US residents or former residents, you may be tax a withholding tax for any US funds, so you will have to consult an accountant to see if your 401K will be taxed and how you can defer the withholding tax.