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  1. canuckinla

    Best way to move belongings from California to Vancouver? Mover recommendations?

    We had U-Pack email us the necessary custom clearance forms and presented the forms to customs when we crossed The border. You can also have a relative clear the goods on your behalf. They would need the clearance forms and a letter from you authorizing them to clear the goods. Remember you will...
  2. canuckinla

    Best way to move belongings from California to Vancouver? Mover recommendations?

    We moved from Los Angeles to Victoria last month and used U-Pack for moving. They quoted approx. $2750 including higher insurance coverage for 2 pods from our home in LA to their terminal in Surrey. The pods arrived in BC ahead of schedule and we were able to clear it through customs when we...
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    What to do with your 401K?

    I’ve rolled over my 401(K) into an IRA. I plan to leave the account in the US but switch to a broker who would allow me to actively manage it as a Canadian resident.
  4. canuckinla

    Quarantine

    You don't need to inform anyone once you've completed quarantine. My wife and I completed our quarantine on Monday this week. We got a call from someone checking up on us. We were informed on the call that we will be free to move around once we've completed our 14 day isolation.
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    Online SIN application from abroad

    It is possible to apply for SIN online using a foreign address. You will need to provide proof of your foreign address.
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    Quarantine and SIN

    You can apply for SIN online and upload supporting documents to verify your identity.
  7. canuckinla

    Boarding BC Ferries & beginning self-isolation

    After completing my wife's soft landing last year we are planning to return to Canada to settle early next month. We will be crossing the border at Pacific Highway, completing the vehicle export/import and heading directly to Tsawwassen to board BC Ferries to Schwartz Bay on Vancouver Island. We...
  8. canuckinla

    Clearing personal items from customs during COVID?

    Thanks for you response. The question really is whether a family member or customs broker can clear personal effects on my behalf.
  9. canuckinla

    Clearing personal items from customs during COVID?

    What's the protocol for clearing personal items (goods to follow) from customs? The freight forwarder told me I would have to show up in person at the customs office (Peace Arch) and clear the goods. Obviously this would need to be done after the 14 day quarantine. I'm trying to have the goods...
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    Establishing Residence in BC during Covid?

    Hey all, Looking for experience from others who have established residence in BC during the COVID crisis. How have you gone about applying for your SIN, driver license, MSP etc? Can everything be done online, by mail? What government offices are open to assist in obtaining these services? My...
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    Filing Tax in both U.S. and Canada?

    I’ve been looking into brokers who could handle my IRA and non-retirement accounts. Currently I’m with Fidelity too. Looking at moving the assets to TD Ameritrade. They don’t appear to place restrictions on trading US equity markets.
  12. canuckinla

    Exporting a car from USA - 2 years after soft landing

    Tax is applicable on items of value in excess of $10K. Also you need to have declared the vehicle on your GTF list.
  13. canuckinla

    BSF186 and declaration card

    I declared my wife's wedding ring along with her watch she was wearing at the time. However, it wasn't necessary. If the jewelry appears expensive or you are wearing lots of it, it would be prudent to declare it to avoid issues.
  14. canuckinla

    BSF186 and declaration card

    If you have many items of jewelry and/or the items appear expensive it's best to declare it along with an appraisal. Any item over $10,000 is taxable. We had to remove the jewelry from the GTF list as we had not included photos or appraisals for it. Having an appraisal is important.
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    Transferring money from UAE to Canada

    I have personally used TransferWise. Their fees depend on the amount transferred but the exchange rate is far better than what banks offer.
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    What to do with US credit card

    If you plan to use the US cards in Canada I would only keep cards that don't charge foreign transaction fees. Those can add up quick.
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    First PR card arrival time

    Log into your GC Key account. Click on link existing application Select PR Card from the options Use your UCI and family name information to pull up your PR card application and link it
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    First PR card arrival time

    You can link your PR card application to your GC Key. You will then be notified when the card is mailed out. My wife's card took about 3 weeks to be mailed out.
  19. canuckinla

    BSF186 and declaration card

    You don't need to complete BSF 186 forms. Just have 2 copies each of Accompanying Goods and Goods to Follow printed on sheets of paper. Include serial numbers where applicable and appraisals / photographs of jewelry. Hand the lists over to Customs and they will stamp it and return one copy to...
  20. canuckinla

    Soft Landing Experience at YVR

    No. I used the Kelly Blue Book dealer trade in value.