Seems like for 10 people there are 10 different experiences, but...
The instructions for landing suggest that one should have everything like marriage certificate, birth certificates, diplomas, kitchen sink, etc. on hand. BUT, I've never seen anyone's description of landing mention having to drag out anything of the kind. Anyone out there care to share their thoughts.
Similarly, did anyone run into issues with Goods to Follow such as being asked for photos of jewelry, etc?
I'm typically obsessive about following instructions to the letter, but I don't want to go digging through things unnecessarily, taking and printing photos unnecessarily, etc.
We have, at the ready, passports with visas, COPR, proof of funds, and (soon) Goods to Follow lists. Anyone think we should have other stuff on hand?
Thanks!
10 months ago
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Mseh,
Perhaps when we meet with "Our Journey Towards Canadian Immigration" ladies there will be a recent landing to document what is actually needed . . .
Sure wish we were at this point in the process!!
Most people I know were also not asked to such much. But you've got to have it all in hand, because you *can* be asked for any of it.
I can't recall if you're moving with animals, but if you are, bring proof of rabies vaccinations.
It sounds like you have everything else: proof of funds, list of what you're bringing and what's coming later (total up approximate values in Cdn $ for both), passports with visas, and it can't hurt to have the letter that said your processing is complete (the passport request).
If the agent asks you for proof of employment, don't panic (like I did), say, no employment, you have proof of funds.
I'll go back through my own list and see if we're forgetting anything.
>>Most people I know were also not asked to such much.
That is, not asked to *show* much.
And by the way, where are you landing, what crossing? If it's Buffalo, and you feel like driving east, let's get together?!
Hey, l-girl, good to hear from you. We're just going up to Pigeon River (MN-Ontario border) to land and come back. All three of us are in the midst of the academic year. We're making the move in summer 2008. That's now definite. Well, as definite as anything can be in this world.
So, you think we should bring birth certificates, marriage certificate, degrees, etc? Just want to clarify.
Thanks!
Yes, I knew you weren't moving yet. I just didn't know what crossing you were using to land. I guess we'll have to wait to meet!
I don't think there's any reason to bring all the certificates. I thought the "Direction Canada" website says you to take those things with you into Canada, but not necessarily that you'll need them at landing. (Sorry I was unclear!)
I am curious about your goods to follow list. How specific did you get?
The idea of compiling it seems daunting.
I've been working on it, off and on, for months. I've got every piece of furniture listed, all electronics w/ serial numbers, but estimates for some things like "20 boxes of books" or "10 boxes of linens." We'll see... It seems as though organization is key. Hopefully we won't run into someone who wants to put us through the ringer... I'll let you know!
Tom, with all due respect to MSEH, I think general categories are enough.
We listed things like "living room furniture," "stereo equipment," "typical kitchen items", "computer equipment". We also listed xx number of boxes of books and xx number of boxes of CDs. We didn't have serial numbers for anything. It wasn't very difficult to compile - it took about an hour.
Then we made up approximate dollar amounts, and ran a total. When we landed, the customs agent was very pleased with it, so I gather that it was adequate.
Yes, I've heard everything from those such as you describe to people being challenged for not being more exact. I figure it's not a bad idea for our own records (i.e., insurance and such) and, as I said earlier, I'm pretty risk averse. ;-) Oh, and I've heard people make distinctions between landing with your stuff (where they can check it out if they choose) v. "Goods to Follow" where they could choose to be picky about what you've acquired since landing. Anyway, works for me!
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