Form B4 (Goods to Follow/Accompanying List): How to ???

[Shinygirl]

Thank you very much Qorax for your prompt reply.

 

[qorax]

When placing a value on the B4 form for say for example, furniture...is there any requirement
on how those values are determined? Do I have to get professional appraisals?

Ma'am, as replied in the previous post - No. No 'external' valuations r required. For non-valuable goods [eg. Furnitures] they aren't perticular anyway...
Qorax

 

[churchlady]

Thank you so much for your answer. It has really helped me in my planning.
You do so much to help us all and I am most appreciative.
Churchlady

 

[SaugaBoss]

oh dear i so illegally moved all my stuff in 2009 when i wasnt even sponsored. since my wedding was in 2009 all my family members took a suitcase for me on the list of goods to follow i had nothing to write. but since im pregnant i wish i wrote all baby supply stuff!

 

[Mary2009]

Hi Qorax,

I tried to find an answer for the following question, but I couldn't :
So, forgive me if you've already discussed this, I might have missed it...


* My first landing was on 09/2009 (stayed for 1 month, then later got the PR cards + SIN).

* I'm planning to return to Canada exactly after 2 years (9/2011).

In my first landing, I was not aware of the "Goods to follow" list...etc..

So... i did NOT fill any forms and/or stamped anything

Also... when I left (after saying or 1 month),
I did NOT give them a list of the possessions that I was removing from Canada.
(simply because this was a short trip, I wasn't having anything that I wanted o keep in Canada!)


My Question:

When I return to Canada after 2 years of absence (or little bit less like in 7/2011),
Can I give the officer the B4/B4a forms?

Or I already lost that chance?

Obviously... this time I will return permanently, and need to bring
my valuables, like jeweleries, clothes, some furniture pieces + 4 computers :-X


Thanks for your help

Mary

 

[qorax]

Hi Qorax,

I tried to find an answer for the following question, but I couldn't :
So, forgive me if you've already discussed this, I might have missed it...


* My first landing was on 09/2009 (stayed for 1 month, then later got the PR cards + SIN).

* I'm planning to return to Canada exactly after 2 years (9/2011).

In my first landing, I was not aware of the "Goods to follow" list...etc..

So... i did NOT fill any forms and/or stamped anything

Also... when I left (after saying or 1 month),
I did NOT give them a list of the possessions that I was removing from Canada.
(simply because this was a short trip, I wasn't having anything that I wanted o keep in Canada!)


My Question:

When I return to Canada after 2 years of absence (or little bit less like in 7/2011),
Can I give the officer the B4/B4a forms?

Or I already lost that chance?

Obviously... this time I will return permanently, and need to bring
my valuables, like jeweleries, clothes, some furniture pieces + 4 computers :-X


Thanks for your help

Mary

Regrets... u have lost the opportunity. As u reEnter with your goods - play naive - the BSO might just let u go with less or no duties on some items.

 

[Mary2009]

hmm... that's bad!

But thanks for your answer of course


umm... my English is not so good...

Can you please have a quick look on this publication:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5113-eng.html

...and tell me if I understood correctly?

Is this publication for you?

This publication will be helpful if you are:
* etc... ;
* etc... ;
* moving back to Canada to resume residence after an absence of at least one year, or after being a resident of another country for at least one year.


Now, the rest of the document is very confusing (for my English!)

It SEEMS to me that I'm still entitled to make goods o follow list...

But if you confirm other than this, then I will take YOUR word for it ;D

Thanks again for your time,

Mary

 

[ainpfamily]

hi qorax.. hope you are well...

We will be landing this weekend.. just have 1 query regarding GTF list...

we plan to send the items through fedex in 2-3 trenches (may be 1-2 months gap). we will also give the stamped list (copy) to fedex guys.

want to ask will it be any issue sending items in multiple shipments?

thanks in advance. you have been a great help throughout.

 

[shahzadchowdhry]

Hi everyone,
i am travelling to Toronto next week. I would like to know which form i have to fill the declare the funds i am carrying. I want to fill up the form in advance.
Thank you
Regards
Shahzad

 

[qorax]

hmm... that's bad!

But thanks for your answer of course


umm... my English is not so good...

Can you please have a quick look on this publication:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/pub/bsf5113-eng.html

...and tell me if I understood correctly?

Is this publication for you?

This publication will be helpful if you are:
* etc... ;
* etc... ;
* moving back to Canada to resume residence after an absence of at least one year, or after being a resident of another country for at least one year.


Now, the rest of the document is very confusing (for my English!)

It SEEMS to me that I'm still entitled to make goods o follow list...

But if you confirm other than this, then I will take YOUR word for it ;D

Thanks again for your time,

Mary

Returning residents r primarily "Citizens", or PRs who previously had "Residential Ties" in Canada [filed tax returns].

Qorax

 

[Mary2009]

Thanks Qorax

Basically you've defined returning residents to two groups:

A- Citizens (who have Canadian citizenship).
or
B- Permanent residents who have filed a tax return.


Do you have any reference or official publication that
I can extend my reading with?


Because in Form B4 itself (second page):
".... or by a former resident of Canada returning to Canada to resume residence
in Canada after having been a resident of another country for a period of not less than
one year,.... "

They didn't mention if this is limited to "citizens" or "PRs with tax returns"

Additionally...
In this publication by CBSA:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d2/d2-3-2-eng.pdf

They never mentioned the word "Citizen" , "Residential Ties" and/or "tax returns"...


NOT questioning your feedback/info... rather, I want to educate myself more about Canadian laws/rules/policies...etc...


So... my question is:
Can you please point me to an official publication that states
that Returning residents are: "Canadian Citizens", or Permanent Residants who have filed tax return(s).



Thanks again for your help & have a nice day...

Mary

 

[CBI]

Friends,

Do we need to get our Jewellery appraised bu a govt. approved valuer?

Please let me know as I am running short of time now.

Regards
CBI

 

[ahmadtajwer]

I don't think that it's necessary, as it's used item so just get the closer estimate yourself and write the value.

 

[Shinygirl]

For jewelery i just wrote the price i bought at, and that too approximate.....they didnt ask me whether it is appraised or not....they were just worried abt the pictures.....

 

[ahmadtajwer]

I was wondering if I can put 2 different countries as export countries? As I have stuff here in UK and also in Pakistan that I wanna ship over? Qorax if you are there, pls advise?