Immigration..policies

[teachme27]

Where can I find  a good website that list things that I am allowed and not allowed to cross the border with air and land travel? For example. alcohol,cigs,etc. I am thinking about bringing my computer when I drive there this summer. Also I may bring a friend and he has an assualt charge from 7 years ago.. where can I find if he is allowed to cross the border at all!

[Zhu]

For what you can or can't bring in the plane, I'd suggest to visit the airline website. They usually have a list with their policies.

As for your friend, I'm not sure.... It also depends where he's from I guess, whether he needs a visa to enter Canada etc.

[teachme27]

Thank you! I meant driving across the border.

[gilipsie]

I have heard that they are very strict about people who have had criminal records but do not know this for sure.  It is amazing the "facts" that people will tell you that you later find out are not true.  Better check it out with someone in authority.

[Libra]

Teachme27,

With regard to your question about what you can bring to Canada, I can't think of a more authentic source of information than the website of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).  This link applies only if you're going to Canada for a temporary visit not exceeding one year, and you can further click on the links at the bottom of the page, to the sub-topics that you are interested in and informational as well.  Here it is: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4161/rc4161-e.html

Your Computer /Laptop: Since a personal computer is not listed under Excluded goods, it is implied that it falls under Included Goods, so you can bring it along.

You'll be given this Document Guide to help you complete the CBSA Declaration Card:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pbg/cf/e311/e311-06e.pdf

Now to your friend who will be accompanying you, you will have to click on the following links, which takes you to the websites of the Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo, N.Y. and Detroit:

The Buffalo Consulate website gives you a general picture of the situation:
http://geo.international.gc.ca/can-am/buffalo/visas/inadmissible-en.asp

The Detroit Consulate kind of gives you some steps that you can take (NOTE at the bottom of the page: the processing time for usually takes 6 months): http://geo.international.gc.ca/can-am/detroit/right_nav/areyoucriminallyinadmissibletocanada-en.asp

Good Luck!

Warm regards,
Libra.

[jayanne]

i received an email for various positions in a hotel in ottawa.  As i comply with their requirements, they informed me that I should contact the HRSDC (Human Resource and Skills Development Canada), and when I did, HRSDC told me to pay $300 canadian dollars for me to obtain my employment clearance. If I cannot submit my clearance, my application will be invalid. I would like to check if this is true.  Where can I check the requirements and fees to get my working visa.  How long will be the processing time and how much will be the total cost for all the fees that needed to be settled.

I need your professional advice. Thank you.

[PMM]

Hi

i received an email for various positions in a hotel in ottawa.  As i comply with their requirements, they informed me that I should contact the HRSDC (Human Resource and Skills Development Canada), and when I did, HRSDC told me to pay $300 canadian dollars for me to obtain my employment clearance. If I cannot submit my clearance, my application will be invalid. I would like to check if this is true.  Where can I check the requirements and fees to get my working visa.  How long will be the processing time and how much will be the total cost for all the fees that needed to be settled.

I need your professional advice. Thank you.

Please read: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/mr-ppm-thanks-for-ur-informed-and-ur-instruction-t5575.0.html

Pmm