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    Import Car from USA to Canada- with Manufacturer Recall

    We are in the same boat, except we didn't start the recall process yet. Toyota canada released the recall fix and our local dealership is checking to see if they can do the work and get it cleared for us. Battery clamp down is the problem. I can let you know when we hear back. The local...
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    Importing Vehicle~Recall/Timeline

    Hi, my spouse applied for PR inland and when we drove to Canada we brought our car. His PR card has been mailed, but we discovered the car has an open recall with no fix to it. Does anyone know the timeline for having to import it/get it registered in the province we are residing (Saskatchewan)...
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    Import Car from USA to Canada- with Manufacturer Recall

    Hi, we are in the same boat with a Toyota Rav4. Were you able to get it imported/registered in Canada with an open recall?
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    2023 October Common-Law / Spousal Sponsorship (Inland)

    Estimated processing time is 10-12 months...we are all still well within that range.
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    2023 October Common-Law / Spousal Sponsorship (Inland)

    I don't think many outland applications have been processed in that time frame. That would be extremely rare. They're still working on Sept apps and if you look at the estimated time, its 8 months. We are well within that, and they're getting to our applications. We could be waiting years...6...
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    Question about processing times from USA or in Canada

    We did the same move in October 2023. Did Inland. The border crossing was very straightforward, the application process straightforward, husband had work permit and was working by Feb. Biggest thing is to have enough savings for yourself (not a requirement for paperwork) to live off one income...
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    December 2023 Inland Spousal Sponsorship

    We got our Spousal sponsorship Feb 5 and Approved in Principle Feb 15. was a bit worried, but it ended up being fine!
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    2023 October Common-Law / Spousal Sponsorship (Inland)

    We got the biometrics request in early December, and it's been crickets since. No background check in progress, no sponsorship approval, no medical request, nothing....
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    Outland Spouse Sponsorship for US Citizen - Jan 2024

    I would contact a consultant. Daniel Hirschkorn does video/call consults for $100 and can help you get on the right track. Likely just handling it differently at the border will be okay, and having answers to all the questions they ask. We were in the same situation, and handled as we was a...
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    Health insurance options sponsored spouse currently on visitor visa (Quebec)

    Check Quebec's rules, as I know in Saskatchewan, my husband just needed his AOR to apply for temporary health care (for 1 year until he gets his PR). Travel insurance will cover the interim.
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    US -> Canada Outbound Sponsorship Questions

    I am a Canadian citizen living in the US with my US Citizen husband and we are looking to relocate to Canada. We would prefer doing outbound sponsorship and waiting 6-8 months in the US before moving. We currently live in a travel trailer (thanks to the glorious housing market) and have the...