Vehicle Related Question for Canadian Spouse's Car

[Stacyyy 23]

On 9/12/2017 at 9:34 AM, NikLR said:

Wait until he has noa1 to at least to import the car.  At least at that point in time he will have authorized stay.  

Legally he has 1 year. The issue being state law (which I know lots of people ignore) but more importantly insurance coverage. 

 

When I drove over the border and entered with my K-1 visa I was told that I had to import my car right away, which was a hassle and cost me a lot of money. That was in 2013, have the rules changed or is this something that depends on the agent you get? 

[NikLR 13,220]

59 minutes ago, Stacyyy said:

 

When I drove over the border and entered with my K-1 visa I was told that I had to import my car right away, which was a hassle and cost me a lot of money. That was in 2013, have the rules changed or is this something that depends on the agent you get? 

You have a year from entry with a K1. Same rules as always but when dealing with the CBP it's best to play dumb and go with it.  

[amicablebride 25]

On 9/25/2017 at 4:00 PM, Stacyyy said:

 

When I drove over the border and entered with my K-1 visa I was told that I had to import my car right away, which was a hassle and cost me a lot of money. That was in 2013, have the rules changed or is this something that depends on the agent you get? 

I was able to drive right through, but when I tried importing my car later... was told it can't be imported. It doesn't have a tire pressure monitor system. ALL cars that are 2008 models or newer require this in the US. So I'm still stuck with my car here in the US until I'm able to drive it all the way from Connecticut to Manitoba, which isn't easy! Then I'll have to sell it in Canada because it can't be registered here. What a hassle  

Edited October 17, 2017 by amicablebride

[NikLR 13,220]

USA requires TPMS and Canada requires running lights.  Both really should be required IMO.