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    Permanent resident application through common-law sponsorship

    I had similar situation. Common-law and how do I keep extending visitor status. etc. I had a immigration consultation who told me every re-entry, is a fresh 6 months. However, a border agent will use discretion as whether or not to let you in. US citizen, much better chance than someone fleeing...
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    Home Buying with US W2 no T4s in Canada

    Interesting, the CRA totally wants to know about your world income, once you hit the 183-day rule and become a tax resident. But as far as lending? I couldn't even get a rental using a W2 as a high salaried tech engineer.
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    'Permanently' importing car into Canada after PR

    What class of permits is that?
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    US plated vehicle in Canada - Financial liability for New PR?

    Someone on this forum also mentioned "I believe you have to own and use the vehicle for 12 months prior to importing". https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/car-import-from-usa-to-canada-goods-to-follow.671094/post-8396267 But I cannot find any information...
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    US plated vehicle in Canada - Financial liability for New PR?

    I called CBSA per your recommendation. I do need to tread carefully here, not just for tax exemption, but for legal reasons. Agent actually told me as PR, it's illegal to even be driving this US plated car without having import process started.
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    US plated vehicle in Canada - Financial liability for New PR?

    Hello, Does anyone know if accepting PR inland, BEFORE declaring personal goods on "landing", change your financial liability (GST/HST + Duty + other penalties)? My expectation was to buy out a lease near term-end, which would align with the published application timelines. Then drive to...
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    Police Clearance Certificate for PR

    I'm not an authority. Only sharing my personal situation. INLAND Spousal application. COPR with only FBI Letter, though have been in Canada on extended visitor status for 12 months.