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I think it is at the discretion of the officer to make that determination. I don't have any references. The officers might be following some guidelines but none that I would be aware of. I also found them to be reasonable and if you are upfront with what you are returning with as a settler and...

It took two weeks for me in September from drop off to pick up. I didn't check the status, just waited for the email for pick up.

I would say that they might have to but not necessarily. If they pay off the car and show the original sales receipt that it was bought two years ago, they might be exempt from paying a duty. It depends on several factors including how the agent or the officer at the border perceive it to be.

2. Yes. It depends on your car and how it is processed when you import it at the border. If they determine that you have had it for a while or say you replaced your older car with a newer car since landing they might not charge a duty. So the answer would be that it depends but you likely...

I don't think expired visa stamp is going to be a problem to travel to Canada or Mexico for less than 30 days. So, even if you move to Windsor and start commuting to Detroit, you should be able to use AVR based on expired visa stamp and approved I-797. The bottom part is the I-94. If the...

Generally, it is a good idea to make a list of things with their approximate value and how long you have owned it. Like one agent recently told me, "don't surprise the agent'. I forgot to list some items in the GTF but I have had those since before I landed. So, I wrote them down on a separate...

I faced this situation a couple of days ago. I was told that since I have submitted the application for stamping, I can only enter the US as long as my previous visa is valid. I do have an unexpired visa which is good for another few weeks so thankfully I was permitted to go the US. This...

I started commuting recently with an soon to expire H1B visa stamp + new I-797 for amended petition. On the first trip, I was asked to park the car and go inside the office to get the I-94 from I-797 stapled and stamped to the passport (up to validity of I-797). On the subsequent trips so far...

Yes, if you are in Canada as a PR, my understanding is that you have to import the vehicle to Canada: https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation/importing-vehicle/temporarily-importing-vehicles

Thanks! After submitting the DS160, it seems that I'll be sending the documents for dropbox after paying the MRV fees. Can I submit the documents like 10-15 days after paying the MRV fees? I would like to keep my passport for a week or two to complete some paperwork that requires passport. Once...

Hi. I recently moved to Windsor after H-1B extension + amendment and I plan to start commuting next week. My I-94 is the same as the previous one. I am filling up DS160 for a new visa stamping appointment in Canada. 1) Is it correct that I can submit the DS160 now with the I94 number that I...

Thanks! One follow up question: what should go in home address - address in home country that is also on passport OR address of residence in Canada?

I'm in the process of moving in steps, cars first, then home goods. I imported a car which was not on the GTF list as my landing was almost 3 years ago and then COVID happened. The CBSA agent determined since I have had the car for over an year, it would not attract duty even though it was not...

Hello. I am in Windsor and will be commuting to Detroit starting next week with an approved H-1B (I-797). I am filling up the DS160 to get an appointment for visa stamping in Canada. I am not sure how to answer some questions now: i) Travel plans: Should I say I have specific plans of travel to...

Hi. I have just moved to Windsor and I came across Robert Q shuttle from Windsor, London and a few other places to Detroit airport and back. It is about $75 CAD from Windsor to Detroit airport and runs 3-5 times a day. Others who have been here might have better recommendations but I needed to...

One more question about commuting: I imported a car from the USA but it will be a few weeks before I can register it. In the meantime, can I use my car with US state license plates for commuting?

Hello. I am in Windsor and will be commuting to Detroit starting next week with an approved H-1B (I-797). I am filling up the DS160 to get an appointment for visa stamping in Canada. I am not sure how to answer some questions now: i) Travel plans: Should I say I have specific plans of travel to...

Thank you for this information. I did come across another post mentioning that UHaul goes in the same lane.

Hello, We are planning on moving to Windsor in a couple of months. A more convenient option is to book and Airbnb for the first month while searching for a rental. What I am not sure about is if it will be possible to get car registered, SIN, health card etc. while living out of Airbnb. Has...

Hello everyone! I am planning to move to Canada soon and I have requested a friend (American citizen) to help me drive my car to Canada since I will be driving the UHaul. Are there any issues with this? We plan to cross into Canada around the same time but we will be in different lanes. I am...