LANDING IN CANADA ??? -All You Need To Know.

[lpit]

Also, is cashiers check an acceptable proof of funds?

 

[yardie]

Is there another blog or forum page that shows more recent landing experience or stories?

The most recent landing story on the blog below is March 2014.

Visit this blog for a collection of landing experiences put together:
http://canadavisale.blogspot.in/

 

[srid_a]

Is there another blog or forum page that shows more recent landing experience or stories?

The most recent landing story on the blog below is March 2014.

Some info here about may - june landing.
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/landing-experience-may2014-t204969.15.html

 

[lpit]

nobody??

 

[rizmayo]

Guys,

Quick question -

For the list of Goods to Follow, and Good Accompanying, do I need both "B4E" and "B4A" forms? And if B4E is one of the required forms, I understand I need a separate copy for "Goods Accompanying" and "Goods to Follow" - where it says "Goods to Follow" in the form B4E, should this be checked on

- the copy for "Goods Accompanying" suggesting there is another copy for "Goods to Follow"?, OR
- the copy for "Goods to Follow" indicating "this is the list of Goods to Follow"It is this one.

Any insights would be very much appreciated!

 

[Samnov]

Hi guys,
Landing on August first in Toronto. I have difficulties to find an Apartment
To live, we are a family of three. Anyone has something or some suggestion.
And second question is I do not have enough place on b4 form for
All goods I have should I us more then one.
Thanks

 

[rizmayo]

Hi guys,
Landing on August first in Toronto. I have difficulties to find an Apartment
To live, we are a family of three. Anyone has something or some suggestion.
And second question is I do not have enough place on b4 form for
All goods I have should I us more then one.
Thanks

Put everything in categories on form B4E and attach an excel sheet with details on each category. Alternately just continue the list on form B4A



Regards,

 

[cam1234]

Hi everyone:

A quick question. I will be landing in two weeks from the US. I will still have some money in my US bank account which I will send to my Canadian account at a later date... My question is, do I mention the account and the amount of money to be sent on my B4 "goods to follow" list? I could also attach my last bank statement to the B4, for them to see... What should I do?

Thank you for your help.
Cam

 

[rizmayo]

Hi everyone:

A quick question. I will be landing in two weeks from the US. I will still have some money in my US bank account which I will send to my Canadian account at a later date... My question is, do I mention the account and the amount of money to be sent on my B4 "goods to follow" list? I could also attach my last bank statement to the B4, for them to see... What should I do?

Thank you for your help.
Cam

I would advise you to call CBSA to confirm, however I think US bank statements can be used as proof of funds at time of landing and you do not need to declare it on form B4e.

Regards,

 

[cam1234]

I would advise you to call CBSA to confirm, however I think US bank statements can be used as proof of funds at time of landing and you do not need to declare it on form B4e.

Regards,

Thank you rizmayo for your response...

I did not explain my question correctly. I have already opened a bank account in Canada and sent the proof of funds necessary for my landing. But after I land I will come back to the US for 6 months before we make our final move to Canada.

In the US I still have some money in a bank account, which I will send in 6 months when I make my final move. So in order for this money, that will be sent to Canada in 6 months, not to be taxed, should I write it on the B4 "goods to follow" list? ... I could also attach a bank statement to the B4 "goods to follow" list so they can see and verify...

Thanks,
Cam

 

[canvis2006]

You can even email CBSA if you have specific questions. They are (usually) quick to respond.

Email: Contact@cbsa.gc.ca

 

[lighter]

All Accounts and finance related person please join below mention thread to discuss future of accountants in Canada

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/future-planning-of-accountants-from-pakistan-and-india-and-bangladesh-t229523.0.html

 

[rizmayo]

Thank you rizmayo for your response...

I did not explain my question correctly. I have already opened a bank account in Canada and sent the proof of funds necessary for my landing. But after I land I will come back to the US for 6 months before we make our final move to Canada.

In the US I still have some money in a bank account, which I will send in 6 months when I make my final move. So in order for this money, that will be sent to Canada in 6 months, not to be taxed, should I write it on the B4 "goods to follow" list? ... I could also attach a bank statement to the B4 "goods to follow" list so they can see and verify...

Thanks,
Cam

You cannot do this. Form B4e is for items you own, not cash.

There is no tax on money transferred or brought into Canada after the first landing. The only problem is how you declare it in your income tax return in Canada so you don't pay taxes on it.

The advantage of bringing in the money at first landing is that you do not have to declare that amount in your income tax returns even if it is in millions and still declare you are in the low income bracket . Anything you bring latter on will not be taxed on the spot, however you should declare it on your yearly income tax returns.

A tax consultant can help you properly declare the amount when you file your returns so that is not taxed (like you said it is not income, you already have this money).

Regards,

 

[cam1234]

You cannot do this. Form B4e is for items you own, not cash.

There is no tax on money transferred or brought into Canada after the first landing. The only problem is how you declare it in your income tax return in Canada so you don't pay taxes on it.

The advantage of bringing in the money at first landing is that you do not have to declare that amount in your income tax returns even if it is in millions and still declare you are in the low income bracket . Anything you bring latter on will not be taxed on the spot, however you should declare it on your yearly income tax returns.

A tax consultant can help you properly declare the amount when you file your returns so that is not taxed (like you said it is not income, you already have this money).

Regards,

Thank you so much for your detailed response rizmayo ;D
Cam

 

[Mani8585]

Hi Folks,

I hope all of you are doing well. I have few questions for friends who have already landed in recent past.

I am going to complete my landing process in coming week through Peace Bridge. I am not taking any stuff with me other than some clothes and baby stuff like some diapers and powder milk as I will have long drive.

My plan is to stay in Toronto for one week and then come back to US and work until my US visa expires in months.

I don't feel conformable telling the Canada immigration officer that I am here for only one week, because I heard that in some cases they hold the PR card and say when you will move permanently then we will mail your card.

My questions:

1. Is it okay not to tell the duration of trip?
2. Do I have to fill out list of things I am taking with me (I am just taking macbook, my iPhone and my wife's iPhone, some clothes for all of us)? I am confused about this part as I am not going for 12 months or more.
3. What documents do I need to carry with me other than:

Passport with visa stamp of course, COPR.. what else? Do I need photos or anything else? Please let me know.

Thanks