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Yep, we did it all in one fell swoop (whatever a "fell swoop" is!). We cleared the car through the American side first, through Customs, then on to Canada. My husband handled the car import paperwork, but I was told by others on this forum (and in this thread, I believe) that it's not possible...

All your questions should be answered by the INITIAL post in this thread--read at http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/us-outland-applicants-thread-t106068.0.html We did both the import of our car and our household goods (21 ft. U-Haul trailer) as well as two cats all at...

Everyone's experience with additional evidence will vary, depending on the sponsor's situation. My husband is self-employed, so what he submitted wouldn't be the same as what you might submit. Just keep in mind that the "family class" exists to re-unite families in Canada; if you & your spouse...

My Canadian husband had been living in the US for 24 years when we applied, and we'had been married 18 years. He did need to supply some add'l evidence of his "intent to re-establish" in Canada, but otherwise our app was processed in record time. Don't volunteer for extra grief by worrying! ;)

We gave our Canadian address when we landed, but our U.S. mailing address remained as the "mailing" address until I updated it in eCas. So, better to manually update thru eCas, IMHO.

Check out these statistics from MoneySense magazine about the "Best Places to Live" in Canada: http://www.moneysense.ca/2013/03/20/canadas-best-places-to-live-2013/ Hope it helps, and good luck! ;)

Hooray, and congrats! 8)

IvanP is correct that there is a maddening degree of randomness about the whole process. My October 10, 2012 app was transferred to the Los Angeles V.O. (Not sure when -- we never received any notification). On January 7, I received an e-mail request for further info and a signature on an...

Congrats and good luck with the landing! :D

I've updated the spreadsheet to show my landing on 22 May, but don't kmow how to change the color to red. Thanks for your help, and best wishes to all who are still waiting--your turn will come! ;)

I had my COPR in hand four months and 23 days after mailing to Mississauga. Our app was transferred from CPP to Los Angeles (prior to the current strike). Good luck!

I received my PR card on 31 July 2013, 70 days after 22 May 2013 landing. Do check online that CIC has correct mailing address on file; the system had my old U.S. address as my mailing address even though we gave our current Canadian address to CBSA when I landed. The envelope for the PR card...

PR CARD ARRIVED YESTERDAY! 70 days/10 weeks from May 22 landing. I can finally get my permanent driver's license in B.C. with health services info & photo. Whoopee! One note: do check ECAS after landing to be sure CIC has your correct address. They had the current physical address we gave...

CBIC offers a "newcomers" package that includes free (no fee) checking and a guaranteed Visa card. My credit limit was only $500 but it is a start! Once I've paid the card timely for 6 months and have a job past the probation period, I'll have no problem getting an increase in my limit...

What kind of work are you looking for? Some recruiters work only in one industry or profession or management level, and will have lots of contacts they can put to work for you. "Most" reputable recruiters and agencies do not charge you, the applicant; their fees are paid by the employer. You...

writetosfa--We heard nothing. Did not get PPR (CIC used copy of my passport submitted with app). CIC did ask for additional info to support app. My COPR showed up about a month later, mailed from the LA Visa Office via certified mail, return receipt requested. Strange and mysterious the CIC...

True. My MSP coverage is pending, and will be effective August 1. I haven't gone the interim license route with ICBC because I didn't want to carry my passport (with COPR) around as photo ID. [For those watching this exchange, in BC you'll have to surrender your US drivers license for a BC...

Apparently you can still request an IMM1000 (Record of Landing) but it will take you six (6) months to receive it, rather than 60-odd days for the PR card! http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/other.asp

Yes, I don't need to take an exam with my Oregon license, but I need "acceptable" ID and the COPR and visa stamp won't cut it: http://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/id >:(

My application was also transferred to Los Angeles. No idea if that's "better or worse," since I only had to deal with them this one time. ;) Actually I was surprised at the turnaround from them. Granted, that was earlier this year, before the strike. They requested add'l info about my...