PoE- Detroit or Sarnia

[jazzly 3]

So once the immigration visa is received, what do I need to carry with me.

Yellow envelop.

Passport that has Visa.

CD that was given by Medical ppl.

Form that has unaccompanied item list.

I will be driving my Canadian car, which I intend to take it back to Canada shortly and sell it.

Would you recommend Detroit or Sarnia border for this purpose. I believe Detroit Tunnel has more experienced officers (I guess) and deal with the Canadian going through the transition period of moving more often.

What are the typical questions that are asked during immigration process? Do I need to give them time frame when my stuff will be moving (that will be few weeks after I enter US)?

[alizon 77]

You can try checking here for POE reviews: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/poereviews.php

But there aren't too many of Detroit (driving) and Sarnia, and we're trying to pick between those two as well. We're thinking Sarnia because it's not usually as busy as Detroit.

[Inky 1,110]

You need 6 $ USD for crossing when you are driving. This is the charge for the I-94. Make sure you get one.

They do not want your CD of your xray. That is only for your personal use or for your doctor in the USA when you get one.

They ask very basic questions its not an interview!.

"" You know in Nebraska your grass is always yellow? Do you like Nebraska? I feel bad that your moving there! you should move up to Michigan its nicer weather. bla bla bla ""- the guards basically stood around shooting the #### with me and my mom while they processed our papers.

[grrrrreat 109]

So once the immigration visa is received, what do I need to carry with me.

Yellow envelop.

Passport that has Visa.

CD that was given by Medical ppl.

Form that has unaccompanied item list.

I will be driving my Canadian car, which I intend to take it back to Canada shortly and sell it.

Would you recommend Detroit or Sarnia border for this purpose. I believe Detroit Tunnel has more experienced officers (I guess) and deal with the Canadian going through the transition period of moving more often.

What are the typical questions that are asked during immigration process? Do I need to give them time frame when my stuff will be moving (that will be few weeks after I enter US)?

Are you worried they will think you're trying to import the Canada car?

[Jen and Jon 14]

Once our Visa has been approved I believe we will be going through Sarnia. I'll be driving up for the interview and will have a nice lil UHaul trailing behind us lol.

[jazzly 3]

Yes. I am worried if they ask me for compliance letter from manufacturer. I don't want to import the car to US, as its more hassle to sell it there.

Or do I still need the letter? Should I apply for the Michigan Driver's license right away or can I wait for few weeks before I finally move there?

[grrrrreat 109]

Yes. I am worried if they ask me for compliance letter from manufacturer. I don't want to import the car to US, as its more hassle to sell it there.

Or do I still need the letter? Should I apply for the Michigan Driver's license right away or can I wait for few weeks before I finally move there?

I think you'll have to wait until you enter before you get a Michigan DL--you usually have to show your Green Card. I would worry about the compliance letter honestly. They might let you go if you explain you'll be bringing it back as soon as you enter, but it's a risk. Maybe others have done this?

[jazzly 3]

Right away means right after I enter the US. I have to come back to Canada to wrap things up for few weeks. So I was thinking to apply for DL only when I finally move to US in few weeks time.

[sheeshkabelle 153]

There have been some, that said they didn't even ask for the letter to import the car.

But explain to them that you're not importing it, it's going to be for personal use and not for re-sale in the US.

When I bought my Pontiac from Winnipeg and brought it back, there's a label inside the frame of my driver's door, that's all they looked for. It had a maple leaf on it and said "Imported by such such for GM Canada, this vehicle is FMVSS compliant." I signed a few things, didn't have to pay a duty because I was a US resident, and was sent on my way.

The CBP officer said the label is usually in the driver door frame or on the underside of the hood.

At the DMV in TN I had to show the proof I imported the car properly, the title and the bill of sale.

[grrrrreat 109]

Right away means right after I enter the US. I have to come back to Canada to wrap things up for few weeks. So I was thinking to apply for DL only when I finally move to US in few weeks time.

Technically most states require you to get a driver's license within a certain number of days (or immediately) of moving to the state, but it doesn't usually cause people too much problems. You probably need an SSN to get a Michigan DL anyway, which could take a couple of weeks, so that's a pretty good excuse for waiting a few weeks.

Remember to keep your LPR/Green Card you have to be resident in the U.S. and not leave, so let's start saying that you reside in the US right after your first entry, and your return trip to Canada is just a temporary visit, instead of "finally moving to the US" the second time.

[Inky 1,110]

To plate and register my car they required the compliance papersand the import papers . You may want to find out if they will require this for your state.

Edited April 10, 2012 by Inky