Moving Information Question

[saskswan 1]

Hi, We haven't quite reached our interview stage yet (still awaiting pkg 3). I am wondering since we are getting into winter - how soon after we enter the USA does our belongings have to follow? We plan on hiring a moving company but if it is -50 I don't really want my glasswares being thrown around in a truck!

Is there a grace period to bring your belongings in? I have looked a few places but can't find the information. Also - does anyone have any moving companies they recommend?

Thanks!

Edited November 24, 2008 by lawg

[payxibka 10,044]

Hi, We haven't quite reached our interview stage yet (still awaiting pkg 3). I am wondering since we are getting into winter - how soon after we enter the USA does our belongings have to follow? We plan on hiring a moving company but if it is -50 I don't really want my glasswares being thrown around in a truck!

Is there a grace period to bring your belongings in? I have looked a few places but can't find the information. Also - does anyone have any moving companies they recommend?

Thanks!

No such thing as a deadline on "goods" relocating into the USA that I am aware of.... Each trip back we are still relocating goods after almost two years

Edited November 24, 2008 by payxibka

[Flames9_RN 358]

belive it is up to 10 yrs

[Carlawarla 1]

http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/ph...swers.search_nl

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=71875

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=128849

Here are some threads on moving goods, U-haul vs U-pack, and moving companies

Here is a thread as well from someone who had their parents bring down more stuff for them after she was here in the US and married.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=157668

Yes, I believe it's 10 years. Things can't preceed you as well.

Edited November 24, 2008 by Carlawarla

[saskswan 1]

Thanks everyone! I was so worried about how we would afford a huge move on top of everything else. Since three of us are moving from Northern Saskatchewan to Texas!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Heheheheehe that is a BIG move - you'll enjoy winters in Texas after Northern Saskatchewan:-) - summers - not so much (maybe):-). No black flies, though.

Yes, your personal effects may accompany you when you cross the border or up to 10 years afterwards.

Edited November 24, 2008 by Kathryn41

[Flames9_RN 358]

What do u consider northern Saskatchewan?? I resided as a baby in Uranium City. Lived in La Ronge for a few years and majority in Prince Albert, Dad worked for Sask-tel! Best of luck

[saskswan 1]

I'm a little farther north than Prince Albert..... definetly not as far as La Ronge or Uranium City! Wow - Not many know the area's up here.... I'm in Meadow Lake.

I'm looking forward to the summers...... I love heat!

[Flames9_RN 358]

I'm a little farther north than Prince Albert..... definetly not as far as La Ronge or Uranium City! Wow - Not many know the area's up here.... I'm in Meadow Lake.

I'm looking forward to the summers...... I love heat!

I hate the heat,lol So humid here in DC,love my AC!!! Can't say I have been to Meadow lake that many time, not sure I even ever have! I do know it is to the west and north of PA,lol. belive its around 2 hrs away. Best of luck travelling!!

[Carlawarla 1]

I'm from Saskatoon...or was. Meadow Lake is awesome. I know some great people from there as well.

Best of luck on your journey!

[saskswan 1]

I lived in Saskatoon for 6 years..... Not many cities could compare to it. It's a great place! Just the right size and the Elm trees are so beautiful!

[Cassie 8]

Hi, We haven't quite reached our interview stage yet (still awaiting pkg 3). I am wondering since we are getting into winter - how soon after we enter the USA does our belongings have to follow? We plan on hiring a moving company but if it is -50 I don't really want my glasswares being thrown around in a truck!

Is there a grace period to bring your belongings in? I have looked a few places but can't find the information. Also - does anyone have any moving companies they recommend?

Thanks!

The vast majority of my belongings were shipped to me via moving company almost a year after we were married. They were efficient, professional and extremely helpful -- even better, nothing was scratched or broken (and we had lots of fragile stuff involved).

[DeadPoolX 9]

Heheheheehe that is a BIG move - you'll enjoy winters in Texas after Northern Saskatchewan:-) - summers - not so much (maybe):-). No black flies, though.

Yes, your personal effects may accompany you when you cross the border or up to 10 years afterwards.

That would depend on where you move to in Texas. For instance, cities in the panhandle (such as Amarillo) can get quite cold during the winter. Not as cold as most Canadian provinces, but still colder than one might think for Texas. As for summers... well, that also depends where you are. Most people think Texas is hot and dry. That's true if you live somewhere like El Paso, but if you're in Houston, it's hot and humid. In fact, it's sometimes so humid there, I can walk out of the house or get out of my car and my glasses will immediately fog up.

[saskswan 1]

Heheheheehe that is a BIG move - you'll enjoy winters in Texas after Northern Saskatchewan:-) - summers - not so much (maybe):-). No black flies, though.

Yes, your personal effects may accompany you when you cross the border or up to 10 years afterwards.

That would depend on where you move to in Texas. For instance, cities in the panhandle (such as Amarillo) can get quite cold during the winter. Not as cold as most Canadian provinces, but still colder than one might think for Texas. As for summers... well, that also depends where you are. Most people think Texas is hot and dry. That's true if you live somewhere like El Paso, but if you're in Houston, it's hot and humid. In fact, it's sometimes so humid there, I can walk out of the house or get out of my car and my glasses will immediately fog up.

I will be moving to Houston. I know it does get cooler - but nothing compared to our winters.