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    moving w/vehicle into Canada

    I am finally actually moving to Canada! I will be driving from the USA. We are being told I need to "export" my car from the USA and then "import" my car into Canada. We have been told we need an export broker for this. Huh? We have no idea who to call for this or what to do. Has anyone...
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    Am I "importing" my car?

    I plan to drive to the boarder and cross in my car. I am moving to live with my husband. Does this constitute "importing a vehicle?" There is a lot of info on the website on the rules for importing a vehicle but it is all very confusing to me.
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    Mailing Passport Question

    I live in the USA and have been asked to mail my passport and info to New York. The info in the letter is a bit confusing. 1. To my understanding...we just need to send a copy of my passport. Does this sound correct? 2. There are no directions for Appendix A. It is called the "UPDATED...
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    Do I need a Visitor's Visa?

    I am an American who is married to a Canadian. I have been to Canada many times before and since the marriage. I have now applied for PR in Canada. Now that the PR application has been submitted - Do I have to have a visitor's visa to visit him in Canada this summer while it is being...
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    Documentation Names

    I am trying to upload additional documentation online. The directions for naming the documents is unclear to me. Do I name them according to the category from the drop-down menu? For example: Last name - First Name - Other - #1 Last name - First name - Other - #2...
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    How to prepare to apply online from outside Canada?

    I am considering applying online, but I am not sure how the process works? Can anyone please walk me through it? How do I prepare? Do I scan all of the documents and all of the supporting documentation onto a computer - in order to be prepared to upload it all into the online website? Is there...
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    IMM 008 Non Accompanying Dependent

    We met with an Immigration Lawyer today who said that our non accompanying soon-to-be 21 year old must fill out the IMM 0008 - Generic Application. But how? Questions 5a asks where he plans to live in Canada. He doesn't plan to ever live in Canada. So how can he completed this form? I am...
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    2D Bar Codes on the IM 0008 (Generic Application Form)

    How many 2D barcodes should be on the IM0008? I have 8. Just checking. Does re validating the forms create additional bar codes?
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    Labeling supporting documents

    I was thinking of placing a (mailing) label in the upper right hand corner of each supporting document - with a title explaining what each document is. I thought this would clarify exactly what it is so they know why it is there. Has anyone done this? What do you think?
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    Organization of Documentation

    I am putting together all of the documentation according to the order on the checklist. I like to have things super organized. I am not sure how much organization I can get away with. 1. Can I put a heading at the top of copies of documents such as boarding passes, social media documentation...
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    Online account vs Info Sent to Email

    I realize it is now possible to create an online account when applying for Permanent Residency. 1. What is the upside to creating the online account? Is there any benefit to it over just receiving info to your email inbox? 2. Is one method faster/more accurate than the other? Thanks so much!
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    Online vs. Snail Mail Applications

    I realize that there is now an online option for submitting applications. 1. What is the benefit to online vs mailing in the application? 2. Is the response time much different? Thanks so much!
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    IMM 5669 and IMM 5406 Adult defendant children not immigrating.

    Do adult dependent children who are NOT immigrating to Canada have to complete and sign these forms in order for me (their mom) to immigrate to Canada?
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    Dependent children not immigrating.

    I have a 21 year old and an almost 18 year old who will be staying in the United States. Neither one is married or has a common-law spouse. They have no interest in immigrating to Canada at any point. I rarely hear from them. I know they will not participate in medical exams or other any of my...