baby74

Thanks a lot.

So, The 3 options for me would be:

1- to pass the border with the movers (together) but in separate car/truck, to activate my package with visa

2- Or go to the border alone by myself, few days before moving, to activate the visa so the movers will have all documents to move my stuff to US.

3- Or to fly to FL few days before, to activate my visa at the airport, and send the documents to the movers before they leave Canada

Right ? I'll need to figure out what is the best option for me.

Hi guys

I'm waiting for my interview date and begin to plan my move to US. I live in Montreal and moving to Florida.

My first plan was to drive to Lorton (VA) and take the auto-train there. But seems like the auto-train doesn't accept any pet, not even my 5 pounds dog in a carrier.

I don't feel like driving 24 hours + to move to Florida. So, I decided to pay for movers for move my goods and also to get the service of someone driving my car to US (via uship).

Meanwhile, I'll fly with my dog to go to Florida.

My concerns/questions are :

I'm 1,5 hour from the border/customs, Am I better first to go there just to "activate/check" my visa and after customs will stamp my passport? So it might be easier for the moving company and for the guy who will move my car to FL.

Do the movers need the "visa stamp" in my passport before they move my car and goods ? If the stamp isn't there, because I took my flight to US few hours before and the moving company didn't have it , do it'll be a problem ? Maybe the customs just check on their computer and see that the visa been activate few hours ago at the airport.

I would be easier for me if the movers don't need me to pass the border/customs because they will have previously all my papers.

It's not clear for me how to process with the visa and moving company for the logistic of everything.

Thanks for your help.

Thanks a lot

Perfect. Thanks a lot for the info

Have a great weekend

Thanks for the reply NikLR

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When I write the value, is it the actual value of my used stuff ? Let say if I have 5 pairs of sneakers, I'll write on the box, total value of 150$ for 30$ each (used) and total value of 400$ for 80$ each (new)

Is it what I need to do ?

Perfect. Thanks a lot. Have a great day

Hi

Here CR-1.. Montreal consulate

Our case been approved on August 30th 2016 and received letter "Case been send to NVC" , but on the USCIS website, we only had a notification on September 23rd that our case been sent to the NVC. Since the approval date (August 30th), I called the NVC each day to know if the received our case and each time they told me it can take up to 6 weeks to get there and another 2 weeks to get the invoice number.

So, you are not the only one in this situation....we just need to be patient that our case will be there soon

Thanks a lot Tdotca for the information.

I took the information for the Cubes but they don't offer it in Montreal. They only offer the moving truck but you pay for the space that you use. So, it's great option.

When you say that I don't have to itemize every single thing, do I need to detail what I have in each box or just a general description? Example, if I have 5 pairs of heels and 6 pairs of sneakers in a suitcase, do I just write on the suitcase "Shoes" or I detail specifically ? Same thing if I have kitchen items, do I need to detail each item or just "kitchen stuff"?

Thanks again for your help

Thanks for the information. I'l fill out the form. It might be very long if the CBP need a detailed list.

Do you know if we need to keep the limit amount of the valued stuff at 10 000$ as any other trip? or they do an exemption because we'll immigrate to US and this is our moving?

I would also prefer to bring all my stuff with me with a UHaul truck. But going to Florida will be a too long ride, not really comfortable in a truck and my concern is if we need to stop to sleep one night on our way there, someone could steal stuff inside the truck.

I will keep you inform if I have any other information.

Hi

I'm in the process for a CR-1 visa. I begin to look at some moving companies. My departure is from Montreal, going to Florida.

I'll use a moving truck to bring must of my belongings. I will drive across the border and import my car to US. I have already the compliance letter from Nissan. I'll also bring my dog that have a microship and all her vaccines up to date.

After looking at some companies, seems like UPack (upack.com) fits better my needs because you paid for the space you used. They don't offer the UPack containers in my area, only the moving truck, that works for me.

Do someone had experienced that company ? Do you recommend to do bussiness with that company or suggest another one ?

Is there some paperwork that I need to fill up to declare my belongings in the moving truck ? In my car ?

Do you have suggestions about how to cross the border with my belongings (with my car and moving truck) to make sure that I'll not have any problems at the border.

Thanks for your advice