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My wife wrote a 4.5 page description of our relationship from the time we first met up to the present. We also prepared a timeline detailing everything from when we first met to the present. Just be detailed enough to tell your story without going overboard...you want to make it easy on the...

I suppose if the goos arrive on the same day that you land, then you would put them down as goods accompanying. If they arrive a day after you land, then they would be goods to follow. Air shipments would be quite expensive. Have you checked about sending it via container ship? You will...

According to CRA (I spoke to an agent who helped her husband immigrate to Canada), CIC is only interested in the latest tax returns (e.g. 2012 or 2011). They will not care about a return filed in 2008 because it is irrelevant for their purposes of determining if you are currently on welfare...

When we got our joint account translated and notarized, it showed the date when we opened the account. I guess that's just a China thing. I guess you are right about wanting to become a PR ASAP after getting married, but I still think for some VOs, they might consider it suspicious, especially...

So being married to a cousin is something that is acceptable? I mean, there is a higher chance of genetic defects for children born to people who married their cousin. It has also been said that the further apart the parents are (e.g. one parent from North America, the other from Asia), the...

^ Unless you are living outside Canada with your Canadian spouse...then the 2 year rule doesn't really apply. Citizenship is different; you must be in Canada to qualify... FS

In my view, if you open a joint account right before sending the application, it could potentially raise an eyebrow or two. In my situation, we had the joint account activated about 6 months prior to sending the application to CIC. Even with 6 months I was concerned they might get the wrong...

Okay...thanks for clearing that up. What about at the bottom where we need to sign? Since our son is only 15 months old, he can't sign...so do I need to sign for him, or just leave it blank? Thanks, FS

Im my wife's sponsor (Im a Canadian citizen) and she has her PR visa. Our son is a Canadian citizen. I understand the one per household, but does that apply if our last names are not the same? My son and I have the same last name, but my wife is still using her Chinese name. I don't remember...

When we fill this out on the airplane, is it one per person, or can we put everyone on one form? There will be two Canadian citizens (one infant and one adult) + my wife who has the PR visa. For purpose of trip, do we check 'personal' or 'business'?? Thanks, FS

I read a post on here by 'qorax' stating we should have the form filled out ahead of time to make things go faster (easier). Are you sure we don't need to complete it? Even when we land? So then the only things we really need are: 1. Passport with valid visa 2. COPR 3. B4 forms for goods...

Hi all, To make things a little easier, I have decided to fill out the application form for the PR card in advance. However, I am unsure of a few of the questions on the form. 2. Date you became a permanent resident of Canada: this is the date of landing, correct?? 19. Address History: we...

I'm also on OSX. Do you have Preview? I can save using that program and also edit text using the tools menu... FS

Yeah...I fall under the 5 years of more rule... FS

RBC...but I just remembered that I had a joint account with my dad...I guess that's why I was able to do it long distance...but it's still worth a try... If your parents have a good relationship with the branch, they might be able to help you out... Have you thought about taking traveller's...

I was in the exact same position. I was able to open a bank account while still living in China. If you can get in touch with a bank manager, they can help you do it. We did everything via the internet (the banker would scan documents for me to sign...I'd sign, scan, and send back to...

The goods to follow will be with us in our checked luggage, but I would still feel better having the B4 form filled + the excel sheets just to be absolutely sure we don't have any issues with duty. We might also put down some stuff we may want to import (stuff that us cheaper to buy in China...

Thanks for the information. I have another question: under 'Former Resident' there are a couple of checkboxes...do I select all of them or is the first one fine (the one about being absent from Canada for at least one year). As for the B4 forms, well, I have already completed them with the...

Thanks for the clarification. Everything we bring to Canada will be with us on the airplane, so I think it's best to keep things separate. When preparing the excel sheets, should I make a box for the CBSA stamp and a signature line for the importer and the CBSA officer? Thanks! FS

Can anyone clarify? When looking at the B4 form, it would seem as though they only allow one person to fill it in... Would it be a problem if we separated our belongings and made 2 sets of the B4 forms (one for me, and one for my wife)? How strict is CBSA when it comes to bringing stuff into...