munnaed said:
Hi All,
Can you please tell me the difference between B4 and B4a Forms? I am little confused about when to use this forms but i am sure that this forms should be used when we are landing.
For example, At the time of landing, if I have only two items (Camera, $10K) in which form i should have to record these two items? Also I have more than 20 items that i like to take to canada when i move permanently, again in which form i have to record these items?
Here is my assumption about the forms, Please correct me:
B4 : record only those items which you have at the time of landing such as camera and $10K
B4A: record all the goods to follow items such as all furniture, tv etc
Am i right, gurus?
I really appreciate your help, thx
Ed
I replied similar queries few days back :
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=220438
Use this link to get these 2 fillable forms
"goods to follow"
"goods in possession" forms right here and the good news they are fillable pdf.s many thanks to nik_amd for providing everyone with "fillable forms"
cic provides only pdf forms which were not fillable type
If I'm taking my camera and camcorder with me to canada while landing, and going to bring it back with me to US,should I specify those in "goods in possession"?
No , you 'll NOT put them under "goods in possession" . I understand that you are not immigratiing to Canada permanently and will come back to US . so put them in "goods to follow" list preferably with model # , serial # , value ( you can put approx. current days value or purchase value ) it does not matter to canadian customs as all goods for settlers are entered dutyfree.
Should I specify simple things like books,cd's,dvd's,kitchen items,etc in "goods to follow",if so how and in what format? should it be consolidated (ie., kitchen items) or must be listed individually?
take inventory of your home - include everything furniture , sofa ( even if you want to dump them later ) For loose items - Just estimate how many moving boxes you are going to have for each category linen , kitchen , toys , household , and write approx value against each $50-$100 approx.
specify furnitures , tables , chairs seperatlely
Use as many sheets of B4E form and do not try to cramp everything into one. should I specify serial number just for electronics?
preferred , more important is to put model and make
If I specify car in the "goods to follow" then should I make sure it is suitable for canada even for just listing in the list (or) do I need to check those only when I move my car?
you have to list all the cars now - suitable or not ! Most US Cars are ok
Note down model , color , VIN ## and value of your car and fill them up in a seperate "goods to follow" form.
Show this form to customs agent and he 'll will most probably will either sign that or put it in " goods in possession" list. (for me he did that ) This they have to do it because this form contains space where they specify " auto/ transport details "
Now this does not mean you have completed formalities of the car import into canada . there is another process which you 'll have to do it when you actually import it. This involves export procedure / clearance from US Customs as well. this you do it when you finally move and not now
Is there a max value($) for which I can include items in the list?
No , there is no max - min values - just give approx values on B4E forms and total them at the end of all the forms ( they made me do that )
How should I carry the proof of funds,if I'll be returning to US immediatedly within 4 days of landing? In some post it says Certified cheque,some say bank stmt,cash.......so how should I carry the proof of funds?
Clearly - cashiers check in USD is your best option - why take risk - just go to your bank and get a check in your name and bring it back and re-deposit it
Also take bank letter of funds available - you may not need to show them
Try to keep funds below 10k CA$$ ( in US $$ ) , else you have to fill one more form which is common to anyone who is travelling with anything in excess of this figure
Immigration officer will definately ask you funds and will have to put this figure in your COPR . FYI , My figure was $8500 USD for family of 3
Are they letting the ppl landing in canada back to US immediatedly.Because I read in one post where a person was not let back to US immediatedly after landing and was asked to come back to US only after he receives his PR card. How these kinds of suitations be avoided?
No one can stop you if you have valid US papers / visas. I turned back into US Border 2 hrs later and there were not any issues except they offered to renew my I94 ( $6 / CARD ).
For landing,can I take photocopy of the certificates,and other docs (or) should I take the originals?
They dont see many papers and may not need any thing from you except your COPR but its always advisable to carry your originals when you know you are going to stand in front of immigration officer of 2 countries
