Landing Questions!

[RV_13]

Hi Friends,

I received my COPR and Visa and planning to do an initial landing to activate my PR this Friday from the US. I will be returning back in a week and then move permanently later in the month or next and wrapping up stuffs here. I have a few questions:

1) I am planning to take the bus as it is a short journey for me to Toronto - should that be fine?
2) Do i need to fill out any forms beforehand for any items I am bringing now?
3) I will be bringing my remaining goods later on the 2nd trip - is there a declaration I have to make now for that? On any specific form or just a piece of paper?
4) When I am re-entering the next time, I would not still have the PR Card I assume. What is the best option to travel then? I know I cannot take a bus but should renting a car from an agency that operates in both US and Canada work? I can then drop the vehicle in Canada? Note: I am not from any Visa-Exempt country

Please let me know your thoughts! Any help is appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[Doda]

1. Yes
2. And 3. You can fill out a B4 and B4A to declare your goods accompanying and following later. They will be tax and customs exempt.
4. You can either travel in a private vehicle and use your CoPR to re-enter Canada, or apply for a PRTD in USA if you want to travel commercial.

 

[RV_13]

1. Yes
2. And 3. You can fill out a B4 and B4A to declare your goods accompanying and following later. They will be tax and customs exempt.
4. You can either travel in a private vehicle and use your CoPR to re-enter Canada, or apply for a PRTD in USA if you want to travel commercial.

Thanks Doda!

Where will I get the B4 and B4A forms?
So you mean renting a car is not allowed? Will that not be considered private vehicle?

 

[Doda]

You can download the B4 and B4A from the CBSC site or when you land yoi can fill it out with the help of the landing officer. A rental car is a private car. I meant private vehicle is one you drive and not a mass transit.

 

[RV_13]

You can download the B4 and B4A from the CBSC site or when you land yoi can fill it out with the help of the landing officer. A rental car is a private car. I meant private vehicle is one you drive and not a mass transit.

Thanks Doda..it helps..i will then rent a car next time and cross the border, that will save me the waiting time for PR Card before travelling.

 

[Doda]

Your welcome. Ask the officer about B4 conditions as well. Some items may not eligible. Good luck.

 

[alok4best]

Hi Friends,

I received my COPR and Visa and planning to do an initial landing to activate my PR this Friday from the US. I will be returning back in a week and then move permanently later in the month or next and wrapping up stuffs here. I have a few questions:

1) I am planning to take the bus as it is a short journey for me to Toronto - should that be fine?
2) Do i need to fill out any forms beforehand for any items I am bringing now?
3) I will be bringing my remaining goods later on the 2nd trip - is there a declaration I have to make now for that? On any specific form or just a piece of paper?
4) When I am re-entering the next time, I would not still have the PR Card I assume. What is the best option to travel then? I know I cannot take a bus but should renting a car from an agency that operates in both US and Canada work? I can then drop the vehicle in Canada? Note: I am not from any Visa-Exempt country

Please let me know your thoughts! Any help is appreciated!

Thanks!

Taking a bus to Toronto is fine. But you will be doing your landing formalities ( I presume at Niagara), which takes time.
Will the bus wait for you all this while? I think that's unlikely. Other passengers will mostly be Canadian or US citizens, or people with a VISA.
Their immigration check will be done in minutes, while yours can take even an hour. Consider this before you book.