Montreal Money Grab

[Flames9_RN 358]

Looking for feedback on moving things to US... what works, what doesn't...

I've been tossing around how to move my stuff from Alberta to Kentucky

I will be selling about 90% of my things, but have a couple of family heirloom pieces that I want to take, and then likely about 20 boxes of personal items.

Ideally,if I could rent a cargo/panel van for a one way trip that would be perfect, but can't seem to find any companies that will do a one way rental on a cargo van. It would take about 3 days to drive, and I would be doing the trip alone

To drive urself on a 1 way rental..Uhaul is pretty much ur only option...they do have vans, but they may not allow them for 1 way...when I did a trial booking a 10ft truck was the smallest and only $2100,ouch

[mrs thb 331]

11 days in montreal....is there really that much to do there? personally I don't think so and its not that cheap of a city. best doing your medical in bc and do an overnighter in montreal. the interview is quick....an easy in an out and the USC doesn't have to be there

i'm from the toronto area, I did the K1 interview in 2012, I stayed overnight. this time i plan on flying in and out on the same day.

this entire process is a money grab...as if ldr are cheap!!!

i will be so happy when this is over.

good luck with your decisions and as difficult as it may be going alone...it really isn't that difficult. saylin's overview of the consulate is impeccable and the reviews of the interviews are spot on. make sure she reads up on these.

[boardercrosser 8]

At least it'll be more comfortable than a uhaul!

Dont forget all the paperwork to import her SUV.

I know...............

That is gonna be the next headache

[fellaamazing 72]

11 days.. wow.. I won't have too much problem with money grab, if they provided the results same day as scheduled appointments.

I am writting in this thread, since this is most relevant to my situation.

I work in Detroit. Want to do consular processing in Montreal. And wanted to do shortest possible trip to do both medical and consular processing (hoping to get green card same day).

I see a lot of you guys did adventurous road trips.

I know entire Quebec can be nice vacation. But I am a single dad of 2 year old. So I can't afford to be that adventurous.

Edited April 7, 2015 by fellaamazing

[Exocet 88]

Looking for feedback on moving things to US... what works, what doesn't...

I've been tossing around how to move my stuff from Alberta to Kentucky

I will be selling about 90% of my things, but have a couple of family heirloom pieces that I want to take, and then likely about 20 boxes of personal items.

Ideally,if I could rent a cargo/panel van for a one way trip that would be perfect, but can't seem to find any companies that will do a one way rental on a cargo van. It would take about 3 days to drive, and I would be doing the trip alone

I moved from Alberta to Florida. I rented one of those small U haul trailers because I didn't have much stuff. I pulled it with my truck, and had my dad come with me. It took us from Oct 3 to Oct 7 to get here! Once here, I sold my truck. Worked for me! I would try to get someone to go with you.. cuz really.. that's one hell of a roadtrip to do by yourself.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I drove from DC to Stoon on my own. If u like to drive not a big deal....USa highways are so much nicer to drive on and gas is cheaper,lol

[NikLR 13,220]

Same day processing is very rare right now. Think 3 days to a few weeks.

[fellaamazing 72]

I drove from DC to Stoon on my own. If u like to drive not a big deal....USa highways are so much nicer to drive on and gas is cheaper,lol

lol.. I used to think that way when I lived in Canada.

True that US have way more highways, and most have a lot less traffic compared to 401. But most of them are made of concete, full of potholes and uneven surfaces. Much less budget of maintenance. Many don't get rebuild for several decades. While driving on Canadian highways is like driving on red carpet.

[Flames9_RN 358]

lol.. I used to think that way when I lived in Canada.

True that US have way more highways, and most have a lot less traffic compared to 401. But most of them are made of concete, full of potholes and uneven surfaces. Much less budget of maintenance. Many don't get rebuild for several decades. While driving on Canadian highways is like driving on red carpet.

Not my experience at all...the highways I have driven in the USA have been far superior compared to the Trans Canada......Great shape driving from DC to Saskatoon....very few traffic lights on the USA..smooth sailing..same goes when I have driven from Rhode Island to Tampa...great roads........

Most of my driving in Canada has been Saskatchewan to Victoria, driven that route many times.....beautiful scenery, but roads can be a pain at times