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I recently landed in Canada and drove across the country to Calgary from Ontario... When I crossed the border the items I declared were all duty free. Granted the most expensive item was my Saturn with an estimate value of @ $3000.00. Yes you will be asked if you have any items that are worth...

Are you a Permanent Resident of the USA or did you become a Citizen? I guess that would be the first question... If you are a PR of the USA, then Canada is still your home country and there shouldn't be much paperwork, if any to allow you to move back. As a PR of the USA, you would not be...

Be sure to Export the vehicle from the USA before Importing it into Canada... The USA requires that you Export the vehicle before it is imported, where as Canada does not require you Export the vehicle before importing... Things at the border will go smoother if you are the owner of the...

My husband is a Canadian citizen, we met 3 years ago.... At some point one of us needed to make the move, it was just easier for me since I don't have much for family, and all that really kept me in the USA was the fact that I needed to work to pay my bills... My husband runs his own business...

Each country has their pros and cons.... It all depends on your needs while you think about the future for yourself and your family. I just landed in Canada from the USA 4 weeks ago. Both are very comparable to each other. Of course there are slight differences, but that is to be expected. For...

I just thought I'd give those inquiring minds an update. I landed in Canada on November 29th and I received my PR Card this morning, it took 23 days :) Not the 6 to 8 weeks I was told when I landed. I thought that this might give those of you still waiting some piece of mind. Happy Holidays...

Congrats!!! I bet you are excited!

I landed 3 weeks ago, and we asked the same question to one of the customs officers. We were told we could travel by car, just not by plane to the USA and definitely not out of North America until I get the PR card... As there may be complications getting back into Canada. Do yourself a favor...

A recall letter from the manufacturer? Would that be to prove to Customs that there aren't any open recalls for the vehicle? It's too late for me to export my car anyway, I am already here in Alberta and the car was imported the day I landed. If I have the need to go back to the US for...

Hello All, I just wanted to report back, I just arrived in Calgary last night after a 5 day cross Canada drive along the Trans Canada Highway. I am happy to share my experience, in hopes that it will help others following behind me. The more you know, the better prepared you will be, and the...

That's not an easy question to answer, as there are many options. I just landing last week in Ontario and drove YES drove all the way to Calgary (got in last night as a matter of fact, right after the big snow storm/before the roads were plowed). My 2001 Saturn SL2 handled the trip just...

Hello All, I am excited to share my Landing experience with all of you! I know those who have not landed may have questions, I know I sure did. As much as this forum has been helpful, there are certain things that are not real clear. I drove the 7 hours from Massachusetts to the Alexandria...

I am only bringing in the bare minimum... clothes and personal papers, maybe a few trinkets with sentimental value and photos, driving my Saturn up, and @ $800.00... that's about it.. I am currently selling/donating everything else. I will not have anything I need to come back for, No Goods To...

Wow, Ok... I thought that US drivers didn't have to provide proof of Auto Insurance Experience/ Driving record because the the laws here and in Canada were similar and would be transferable... Like I should be able to turn in my license from Massachusetts and not have to go through the...

Ok Good news! Seems the usps website may not be updated on a daily basis... My husband checked and it said the package was signed for on Monday (yesterday). What a sigh of relief! Thanks for all of the words of encouragement..... sorry for venting a little frustration.... But it's a passport...

Thanks, Yeah, that was our next plan of action. I am sure I'll have plenty to keep my mind off of this... I have already started selling the big ticket items anticipating the big landing day.

I had a tracking# attached to the package I sent and to the preaddessed envelope they will send me... According to the usps website, the package I sent is still at the post office.... Immigration has to call them to get that redelivered... Otherwise I'll get it back in 5 business days to spend...

Hello All, I am happy to say that I Finally received my Passport request the other day! Naturally I wanted to send passport in ASAP and sent it out Express Mail... What I didn't account for was that it would arrive in New York City on A Saturday morning and that there would be no one there to...

Ok. I'm back with a few more questions... My spouse is my sponsor, will I be required to show proof of funds? Do I need to list the contents of my purse and the items that I'll be wearing? Should I make extra copies of anything in particular? I am only bringing what ever can fit in my...

Hello All, I am happy to announce that I Finally received my Passport Request the other day! I was prompt about getting that sent out along with the 4 required photos, but anyway... I just had a few questions, How thorough does the itemized list have to be? I'll be bringing up the bare...