Moving to Canada

[Scooterpop]

I am a US citizen getting married to a Canadian citizen, we intend to get married and my spouse will sponsor me for permanent residence status.
This is my question.......................

Must we be married before I can move my belongings to BC?

 

[scylla]

You need to have permanent residency before you can actually move to Canada and bring your belongings. Until then, all you can do is visit.

 

[Dejaavu]

Do not say to the border services of Canada that you are moving.

They will deny you entry. My wife is American and I know from experience.

Tell the border services you are visiting. Never say you are moving until you get the permanent resident status.

 

[Leon]

And don't come visiting with all your stuff in a U-Haul either. They will not believe you

 

[Scooterpop]

Thanks Leon!.....

 

[Dejaavu]

It is best to travel lightly and if you are flying having a round trip ticket and just in case have a letter of employment, lease/mortgage statement etc to prove that you have ties to US to go back to.