[/QUOTE]. Hope u get your ppr pretty soon!zad886 said:whoa!!! what's going on?? haven't been getting any messages lately...have missed a lot from you guys!!!
first of all, CONGRATULATIONS TRACY!!!! I'm so happy for you! Finally, huh? Anyway, as for your questions (hope it's not too late to reply
You'll need to call the following gov't agencies:
How to do it from RIV (Ca Registar of Imported Vehicles) http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html
RIV phones 888-848-8240, fax 888-346-8235; Hours Mon to Fri: 7:00am - 12:00 midnight (EST), Sat, Sun: 7:00am to 5:00pm (EST)
Canadian Customs and Fees from Ca. Border Information Service (BIS) http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4140/rc4140-05e.pdf, 800-461-9999
US Customs and Border Protection http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/export/export_docs/motor_vehicle.xml Here's a link to the ports...http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/ports/
***Note that you need to submit export docs at least 72 hours to US Customs (find out the port closest to where you plan to land) prior to exporting the vehicle.
Hope these help!
DHM2002: I hope all went well with your 2nd medical...had my 2nd done last October.
G: Hey man! I didn't even know there has been a lot going on in our thread...never got messages. I'm glad I decided to take a peek at it today!! I hope we get our PPRs soon...thinking you might even get it ahead of me!
It's November...hopefully good news soon!!! In-Canada applicants are lucky, in the sense that they don't need to prepare the list of goods!!! Isn't it, G? Linie? It is so time consuming...wish I could just leave everything behind!!!
There is so much to know and take care of. It has been a real chore trying to figure out how to get his stuff here. We decided on him renting a moving truck and driving it himself, only problem is he cannot drop the truck here, he has to drive it back across the border (and he has to tow his car behind) We are talking over 3500 miles. Enjoy and happy landing!!! if I may say that. Maybe you want to post your full timeline for the readers. Congratulations again. . It seemed to be such a long time since we applied (complete processing took 15 month). And then all the checking, tension and waiting for the mail.....so stressful. I feel released now... Kinda hilarious. So, we didn't do anything with our passports, fillling in forms, or any other things. At the Canadian border it took like 10 - 15 minutes to complete the procedures and get the COPR - Confirmation of Permanent Residence. Either the system is down or the file has been erased...It's fine with me anyway...no more checking!!! Glad to hear that your landing went smoothly, G! I hope all went well with yours, Tracy! (btw, timeline is updated!) It took almost 17 months...will definitely have a wonderful Christmas!!! The IO wanted me to elaborate on my written explanation. Asked me about my finances...basically how I'm able to survive without working. I'm glad she was satisfied with my explanation and ended up congratulating me and telling me that her assistant will call me to give me instructions on how to send my passport for visa stamping...never got the call but instead I received a PPR email with instructions. I still can't believe that the long, agonizing waiting game is finally over!!! Mailed my passport out today... zad886 said:Congratulations Tracy and G!!!! I knew you guys would get your PPRs ahead of me.
DHM: any news on your 2nd medical? hope your PPR comes soon.
I apologize for not posting for over a month...I was getting too worried that I just decided to go on hiatus to get things off my mind until I got my PPR...and yes, I got my PPR too...yesterday...finally!!!!
Here's what transpired since my last post. I received a phone call from Buffalo last November. Didn't know what the call was about and was just told that they will call me back one more time. Well, the next communication I got was a letter from them asking for an explanation of what I was doing for the past 5 years to support myself. (In case I never mentioned it, I have been unemployed for the past 5 years and have gone back to school for 2 years out of those 5 years) Yesterday, I got a call from Buffalo and had what I would call a "mini-interview" which lasted about 7 minutes.
In case anyone is interested in the email I received...
Dear XXX,
Further to our telephone conversation this afternoon, the processing of your application is now complete but for the issuing of the permanent resident visas, which we would like to effect prior to December 29, 2006.
The issuance of your visa is time sensitive so it is important for you to submit your passport as requested. Also, please provide the following items with your passports:
1. 3 recent photographs of yourself and each accompanying family member.
2. Height and eye colour for you and each accompanying family member.
Please be sure to clearly mark the package containing the passport with your file number (Bxxxxxxxxx) and your full name.
You may wish to enclose copy of this email as well.
PLEASE NOTE: up to December 28, 2006 it is also possible for you to bring your passports in person to our office in Buffalo Monday through Thursday between the hours of 8am - 11am only. Our offices will be closed December 25 and 26.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and, CONGRATULATIONS!
For return of your passport, the use of a courier such as FEDEX is also acceptable; however, only a pre-arranged, prepaid, self-addressed FEDEX waybill with envelope will be used by the Consulate. Otherwise, passport would be returned via regular postal service. Personal cheque or Credit Card payment (for anything) is not accepted by the Consulate.
Our general mailing instructions are printed below:
The security of your passports is important to us. We strongly encourage you to use United States Postal Service or Canada Post premium mail service. This allows you to track the delivery and return of your documents.
If your address is in the USA, we encourage you to have your passports returned using the United States Postal Service’s premium Express Mail service. Provide a self addressed, prepaid, flat rate 9" x 12" USPS Express Mail envelope. Make a note of the tracking number
If your address is in Canada, we encourage you to supply a return envelope for your passports using Canada Post’s premium National Xpresspost service. Do not send us an Xpresspost - USA envelope. Taking advantage of our proximity to the Canadian border, we can make arrangements to have your passports mailed from Canada using your return envelope.
Purchase a 24 x 32 cm prepaid National Xpresspost envelope ( not Xpresspost - USA ) at any Canada Post retail outlet.
Complete the mailing label showing your full mailing address in the "Deliver To" field leaving the"Return Address" field blank. Make a note of the tracking number.
If your passport is being returned to Canada, allow 15 days for regular mail and 5 days for Xpresspost service
Canadian Consulate General
Immigration Section
3000 HSBC Centre
BUFFALO, NY 14203-2884
buffalo-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
FAX # 716 858 9591