Can anyone recommend a good cross-country mover?

[sammy060382 1]

Hi there,

We are currently looking into moving company's who will move us from here in Toronto to San Francisco. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a solid and reputable mover (at a reasonable price) for such a distance?

Thanks in advance,

- Sam

[Krikit 1,164]

Here's a good thread on that topic: Link

I've used Atlas twice, now. The first time (ON to FL) I paid for it and it was quite reasonable.

[sammy060382 1]

Thanks Krikit!

I'll take a look!

- Sam

[JeannieL 44]

I'm going to be using ABF UPack. Best quote I got and it came recommended by a few friends :-)

[sammy060382 1]

I actually just called UPack and they quoted me at about $3500 which seems a bit high to me. As well, the person I talked to didn't seem to believe that the mover needed any proof of my husband's immigration when he crossed the border, which doesn't sound right to me. I haven't quite gotten the best vibe from them. We may also contacted Atlas Van Lines and Premier Van Lines who are full service movers and will be stopping by this weekend to provide a full quote.

Does anyone know what the driver needs when they do cross the border? Do they need proof of my husband's visa confirmation? Does my husband need to cross the border before the movers do?

- Sam

[Krikit 1,164]

Does anyone know what the driver needs when they do cross the border? Do they need proof of my husband's visa confirmation? Does my husband need to cross the border before the movers do?

- Sam

Yes, I believe the info may be in that thread I linked. Once your husband crosses he will need to send the mover a copy of the I-94 and his passport page. There was also something else I had to send. Let me see if I can find that information.

[Krikit 1,164]

Oh yes. The information is there on Post #14. I also noticed that I used United to move to the US. Not Atlas. How soon we forget. LOL

[sammy060382 1]

Oh yes. The information is there on Post #14. I also noticed that I used United to move to the US. Not Atlas. How soon we forget. LOL

Thanks for the help!

BTW - would you recommend United? At least from their website, they seem to be aware of all the immigration documentation they need to have when they cross the border.

Take care,

- Sam

[Krikit 1,164]

BTW - would you recommend United? At least from their website, they seem to be aware of all the immigration documentation they need to have when they cross the border.

Yes, they were very knowledgeable with regard to the immigration situation. They had me sign the forms required by Customs at the contract stage (before I departed) and knew exactly what information I needed to get back to them once I'd crossed. I felt very comfortable with the process and everything went smoothly.

[sammy060382 1]

One other question: does anyone know any reason why we couldn't put the move under my name since I will be moving with my husband and I am the American citizen? We were discussing that option with the mover yesterday since that may not involve sending back a whole bunch of my husband's immigration paperwork back to the movers after we cross the border. Is there anything wrong with doing it that way?

Thanks,

- Sam

[Krikit 1,164]

In order to move household effects duty free you need to prove immigration status.... and that includes the US citizen. Are you actually living in Canada and can you prove it? If you're not you're going to create a real mess for yourself. Honestly, it's not a big deal to scan and send the documents to the movers after he gets here.

[sammy060382 1]

In order to move household effects duty free you need to prove immigration status.... and that includes the US citizen. Are you actually living in Canada and can you prove it? If you're not you're going to create a real mess for yourself. Honestly, it's not a big deal to scan and send the documents to the movers after he gets here.

Hi Krikit,

I'm both an American citizen and a Canadian citizen so I can prove my time here in Canada. Both movers we spoke to seem to be pushing for me and me only to fill out the 3299 form. What would you recommend?

Thanks for all your help,

- Sam

[sammy060382 1]

I think that rather than go completely off topic from this thread, I might as well ask the above question (and a couple of others I have) in a new thread.

Thanks,

- Sam

Edited March 15, 2011 by sammy060382

[Krikit 1,164]

Hi Krikit,

I'm both an American citizen and a Canadian citizen so I can prove my time here in Canada. Both movers we spoke to seem to be pushing for me and me only to fill out the 3299 form. What would you recommend?

Thanks for all your help,

- Sam

Okay, that makes things completely different. Go the easy route then.