Canadians moving to the US guide, summary and conclusion

[Dr_Eng_X 0]

I have been trying to find enough answers/information regarding many questions. I found some answers after extensive research, however, the experience and exchange of information makes it easier. While there is a pinned outdated thread with many broken links. I decided to start this thread
I will start by what I have:

General travel information:
This site provides a good start on different methods (airplane, train, bus, vehicle and mixed) of traveling to your destination
https://www.rome2rio.com/ (Unfortunately the site is not smart enough or AI powered)

 

This site provides maps with home prices, cost of living,

https://img.bestplaces.net/maps/

Driving to the U.S. by vehicle
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/documents/travelling-abroad-with-vehicle (Canada government site)
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/gbi-rgf-eng.html (plan your trip and remember to check ports of entry)

https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-619?language=en_US (US government site Effective October 1, 2022, all VWP (Visa Waiver Program) travelers intending to enter the United States by land will be required to obtain an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to application for admission at land border ports of entry. apply for a travel authorization at least 72 hours in advance of their anticipated arrival at a U.S. land port of entry. )

 

https://www.nhtsa.gov/importing-vehicle (Importing a vehicle into the U.S.)
a) temporary (Bond typically 150% of the vehicle’s value) based on others experience it is not paid!
b) permanent (Import duty: usually 2.5% of the vehicle’s value)

https://www.snowbirdadvisor.ca/getting-your-vehicle-us-winter-4-options-canadian-snowbirds (get your vehicle to US)
 

To be continue..

 

Edited June 9 by Dr_Eng_X

[Lemonslice 4,887]

44 minutes ago, Dr_Eng_X said:

I have been trying to find enough answers/information regarding many questions. I found some answers after extensive research, however, the experience and exchange of information makes it easier. While there is a pinned outdated thread with many broken links. I decided to start this thread
I will start by what I have:

General travel information:
This site provides a good start on different methods (airplane, train, bus, vehicle and mixed) of traveling to your destination
https://www.rome2rio.com/ (Unfortunately the site is not smart enough or AI powered)

 

This site provides maps with home prices, cost of living,

https://img.bestplaces.net/maps/

Driving to the U.S. by vehicle
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/documents/travelling-abroad-with-vehicle (Canada government site)
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/gbi-rgf-eng.html (plan your trip and remember to check ports of entry)

https://www.help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-619?language=en_US (US government site Effective October 1, 2022, all VWP (Visa Waiver Program) travelers intending to enter the United States by land will be required to obtain an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to application for admission at land border ports of entry. apply for a travel authorization at least 72 hours in advance of their anticipated arrival at a U.S. land port of entry. )

 

https://www.nhtsa.gov/importing-vehicle (Importing a vehicle into the U.S.)
a) temporary (Bond typically 150% of the vehicle’s value) based on others experience it is not paid!
b) permanent (Import duty: usually 2.5% of the vehicle’s value)

https://www.snowbirdadvisor.ca/getting-your-vehicle-us-winter-4-options-canadian-snowbirds (get your vehicle to US)
 

To be continue..

 

Are you a Canadian citizen?  If so, the ESTA information is not applicable; Canadians are not getting ESTAs.

Importation fees are also different when immigrating.  Visitors information (ex. Snowbirds, etc.) will not be applicable to most immigrants)

Edited June 9 by Lemonslice

[Dr_Eng_X 0]

2 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

Are you a Canadian citizen?  If so, the ESTA information is not applicable; Canadians are not getting ESTAs.

Importation fees are also different when immigrating.  Visitors information (ex. Snowbirds, etc.) will not be applicable to most immigrants)

Yes, a Canadian citizen. I have not traveled by land so I thought we need to get this done!

[Lemonslice 4,887]

3 hours ago, Dr_Eng_X said:

Yes, a Canadian citizen. I have not traveled by land so I thought we need to get this done!

 

You can search some more, but pretty much everything you've said in your first post is not applicable to Canadians/immigrants.

[Dr_Eng_X 0]

11 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

 

You can search some more, but pretty much everything you've said in your first post is not applicable to Canadians/immigrants.

Everything!! Then enlighten us

[mam521 2,103]

The first post.  The information for Canadians moving to the US hasn't changed much.  

[Lemonslice 4,887]

36 minutes ago, Dr_Eng_X said:

Everything!! Then enlighten us

I don't have the time or energy to do the research for you, but I felt it was necessary to point out that it wasn't accurate so that you, and others, don't rely on your post.  

 

You want to search for information applicable to immigrants, not visitors. 

[Dr_Eng_X 0]

4 hours ago, mam521 said:

The first post.  The information for Canadians moving to the US hasn't changed much.  

That is not the thread I talked about in my first post! even the thread you mention was last updated May 17th 2021. Today is June 10th 2024!

 

 

Edited June 10 by Dr_Eng_X

[Dr_Eng_X 0]

4 hours ago, Lemonslice said:

I don't have the time or energy to do the research for you, but I felt it was necessary to point out that it wasn't accurate so that you, and others, don't rely on your post.  

 

You want to search for information applicable to immigrants, not visitors. 

 

This thread is meant to exchange information/experience for Canadians moving to the US whether they wish to move temporarily or permanently! whether they wish to travel by plane, car, bus, train or a mix!
It is not applicable for immigrants only! 

All information in my post are quoted and I have provided the sources.
While it is true Canadian citizens do not need an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) to enter the United States by land. ESTA is required for citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries traveling to the U.S. by air or sea, but Canadians are generally exempt from these requirements due to the unique agreements between the U.S. and Canada. The information is still valid VWP travelers.
Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries (as of October 4, 2023), there are 41 countries participating in the VWP, including:

1. Andorra
2. Australia
3. Austria
4. Belgium
5. Brunei
6. Chile
7. Croatia
8. Czech Republic
9. Denmark
10. Estonia
11. Finland
12. France
13. Germany
14. Greece
15. Hungary
16. Iceland
17. Ireland
18. Italy
19. Japan
20. South Korea
21. Latvia
22. Liechtenstein
23. Lithuania
24. Luxembourg
25. Malta
26. Monaco
27. Netherlands
28. New Zealand
29. Norway
30. Poland
31. Portugal
32. San Marino
33. Singapore
34. Slovakia
35. Slovenia
36. Spain
37. Sweden
38. Switzerland
39. Taiwan
40. United Kingdom
41. Uruguay

Edited June 10 by Dr_Eng_X

[mam521 2,103]

2 hours ago, Dr_Eng_X said:

That is not the thread I talked about in my first post! even the thread you mention was last updated May 17th 2021. Today is June 10th 2024!

While I realize that thread you referenced was not the same as I referenced, the one I referenced is newer and has actually been updated since May 2021.  A screen capture from the information contained within dated 2023: 

 

 

1 hour ago, Dr_Eng_X said:

This thread is meant to exchange information/experience for Canadians moving to the US whether they wish to move temporarily or permanently!

While your intentions may be good, it is confusing when you mix information.  Visiting the US has different requirements to emigrating to the US.  You stated you wanted to create a thread about Canadians specifically but went on to describe the VWP, which isn't relevant to Canadians and only impacts visitors from VWP countries entering the US.  This mix of information is extremely confusing.  

[Boiler 45,673]

3 hours ago, Dr_Eng_X said:

 

This thread is meant to exchange information/experience for Canadians moving to the US whether they wish to move temporarily or permanently! whether they wish to travel by plane, car, bus, train or a mix!
It is not applicable for immigrants only! 

All information in my post are quoted and I have provided the sources.
While it is true Canadian citizens do not need an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) to enter the United States by land. ESTA is required for citizens of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries traveling to the U.S. by air or sea, but Canadians are generally exempt from these requirements due to the unique agreements between the U.S. and Canada. The information is still valid VWP travelers.
Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries (as of October 4, 2023), there are 41 countries participating in the VWP, including:

1. Andorra
2. Australia
3. Austria
4. Belgium
5. Brunei
6. Chile
7. Croatia
8. Czech Republic
9. Denmark
10. Estonia
11. Finland
12. France
13. Germany
14. Greece
15. Hungary
16. Iceland
17. Ireland
18. Italy
19. Japan
20. South Korea
21. Latvia
22. Liechtenstein
23. Lithuania
24. Luxembourg
25. Malta
26. Monaco
27. Netherlands
28. New Zealand
29. Norway
30. Poland
31. Portugal
32. San Marino
33. Singapore
34. Slovakia
35. Slovenia
36. Spain
37. Sweden
38. Switzerland
39. Taiwan
40. United Kingdom
41. Uruguay

And by land

[Dr_Eng_X 0]

3 hours ago, mam521 said:

While I realize that thread you referenced was not the same as I referenced, the one I referenced is newer and has actually been updated since May 2021.  A screen capture from the information contained within dated 2023: 

 

 

While your intentions may be good, it is confusing when you mix information.  Visiting the US has different requirements to emigrating to the US.  You stated you wanted to create a thread about Canadians specifically but went on to describe the VWP, which isn't relevant to Canadians and only impacts visitors from VWP countries entering the US.  This mix of information is extremely confusing.  

 

I did not know about this specific and I can not edit the OP any more so the only thing is to clarify that VWP travelers are not Canadians. I intended to update and collect information for Canadians who intend to travel to the US so they can for example decide the best way to travel its cost, time, ...etc

Edited June 11 by Dr_Eng_X