Goods to follow... Should I lump it all under PR or SA?

[huey9]

Hi all,

I'm a returning Canadian (non-resident for over 10 years) who is sponsoring my wife who got her COPR. We got moving companies to quote for the move, and they all say it's easier if I just declare all "goods to follow" under my name as a returning Canadian. When asked why it's easier, they didn't seem to have an answer, just sort of shrugged.

Can't find an answer on the forums. But according to CBSA's website, it seems to not be any more or less difficult. In fact, it even seems easier because newly landed PRs (and returning Canadians who have been abroad for more than 5 years) are exempt from the criteria of having owned, possessed and used the goods for at least 6 months.

Can anyone shed light on this? Have any experience as a returning Canadian vs as a new settler?

Thanks everyone!!!

 

[Hurlabrick]

Hi all,

I'm a returning Canadian (non-resident for over 10 years) who is sponsoring my wife who got her COPR. We got moving companies to quote for the move, and they all say it's easier if I just declare all "goods to follow" under my name as a returning Canadian. When asked why it's easier, they didn't seem to have an answer, just sort of shrugged.

Can't find an answer on the forums. But according to CBSA's website, it seems to not be any more or less difficult. In fact, it even seems easier because newly landed PRs (and returning Canadians who have been abroad for more than 5 years) are exempt from the criteria of having owned, possessed and used the goods for at least 6 months.

Can anyone shed light on this? Have any experience as a returning Canadian vs as a new settler?

Thanks everyone!!!

I put all of the goods to follow in my wifes name (she was the PA, I was the Canadian sponsor) - worked fine. Don't suppose it matters much either way.

 

[huey9]

I put all of the goods to follow in my wifes name (she was the PA, I was the Canadian sponsor) - worked fine. Don't suppose it matters much either way.

Thanks Hurlabrick! That's what I reckon as well. Still puzzled why the movers all say put it under my name just because I'm a returning Canadian. f anything, I thought that would be an issue!

Appreciate your advice.

 

[Hurlabrick]

Thanks Hurlabrick! That's what I reckon as well. Still puzzled why the movers all say put it under my name just because I'm a returning Canadian. f anything, I thought that would be an issue!

Appreciate your advice.

Useful stuff about how to complete the forms here - helped me a lot!

http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Goods_To_Follow-Canada