Allie

It's a scam started about 4 months back. I remeber reading something CRA had in a newspaper about it.

They stated they never call a person, they only contact via mail.

https://www.usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm

USPS will not give a money order in Canadian funds. I went down that road with them

when trying to get a money order in Canadian funds for Canadian passport renewal.

I had a money order from Canada sent to me for the renewal.

The International money order they refer to is issued in US funds.

Flames is correct. I have a couple friends who work in Fort Crack and the cost of living is extremely high.

They make big bucks but pay a lot for everything

Wow! She was just trying to be helpful. Udella is one of the most sincere and helpful members of this board so your comment is really uncalled for. If you had posted your own thread, you would've probably received more answers, that's all she's trying to say.

Pocheros - congrats on the move! I just got back from North Las Vegas. My in-laws have a house there (they plan to retire there) so we go at least once a year, I'm sure we'll go more eventually too once we have kids and they live there for good. My husband and I really like it there! If it wasn't for our jobs in NYC, I could totally see us moving there as well. We went on a hike at Mt. Charleston and totally recommend it if you haven't been! Even just to get away from the heat (it was 70 degrees in the mountains, vs. 100 degrees back at the house!). I'm also from Mississauga, and see you're from Brampton Small world! Compared to NYC, the grocery stores in Vegas are much better haha! The produce is soooo much cheaper in Vegas compared to NYC. My husband and I were sooo jealous of how cheap the avocados were, LOL. You might want to check out the filipino grocery store, Seafood City for rice and other things. I haven't been in awhile, but you might find some things you're looking for. I miss No Frills too. And, the Bulk Barn.

I agree Udella has been in here a long time and is always more than helpful on inquiries. To make uncalled for comments is very unwise, never burn your bridges you may someday have to cross them again.

No.. THe money has to be in Canadian Funds. It's a Credit Card or a Canadian Money Order. Nothing else will do.

Ziggy: What you state is correct.

After 3 different versions from PPC via e-mail

I finally got to speak with a person at Passport Canada this morning

Only acceptable payments methods are with a Canadian Money Order, Credit card,

or a certified cheque from a Canadian Bank. They won't accept a certified

cheque from a US Bank.

Although their site states International Money Order as a method of payment,

with-out it having Canadian dollars printed on it they will not accept.

Now I have to get a Canadian Money Order sent to me from my brother in Canada.

Does a US Postal Money Order get issued in Canadian Dollars. I'm curious how that works.. Or do they quote you a price in USD..

Not sure on that, haven't gone to get one yet. I do know Canada Post issues in both US and Canadian currency

USPS also issues International money orders which is what I'll be asking for.

I'll post the outcome of my venture when I find out

No.. THe money has to be in Canadian Funds. It's a Credit Card or a Canadian Money Order. Nothing else will do.

Thanks, they will accept a U.S. money order but as you state it's to be made out in $97.00 Canadian funds.

Below is their reply to my inquiry concerning the payment with a U.S. money order in Canadian funds.

INFOPASS INFOPASS to me

show details Aug 25 (6 days ago)

Thank you for your message of August 24, 2011.

Please note that a US Postal money order is acceptable.

We trust this information is of assistance to you.

/mn

Infopass

infopass.infopass@pptc.gc.ca

Téléphone sans frais | Telephone toll free 1-800-567-6868

Téléphone à l'extérieur du Canada et des États-Unis 819-997-8338| Telephone outside Canada and the United States 819-997-8338

Hi all. I'm in the process of filling in the simplified passport renewal form.

I have 1 question

Does/will Passport Canada accept a USPS money order in the amount of $97 for my

Canadian passport renewal? We don't deal in credit cards so can't use one of those.

I'll add to those who are jealous of people who live close to the border. It only takes us three hours and change to be in Canada and about four hours to my step-daughters homes (husband is the Canadian). We visit about four times a year and everyone comes to visit us about every other month. However, I am REALLY looking forward to this time next year. My husband, son (teenager) and I will be trekking from our home in northern Indiana to Nova Scotia where we are renting a beautiful cottage for a week. My step-daughters and their families will be driving from Toronto to meet up with us. It is my father-in-law's 80th birthday and with all of our kids getting older, having families, etc. we're guessing it's our last chance at a true family vacation. What a better way to spend it than in NS for an 80th birthday party?! I'm really looking forward to the drive as I've never been through New Hampshire or Maine before.

On the subject of how expensive airfare is, a few months ago we paid for flights for my mother-in-law and father-in-law to come here from NS. I nearly had a stroke. It's a good thing that I like them. They'll be arriving next Wednesday for two weeks.

Where in N.S are you travelling to? I'm from Cape Breton Island which is known as Nova Scotia's Masterpiece.

N.S. is a very beautiful Province but Cape Breton is breath taking. Enjoy the ocean and the many beaches

Nova Scotia has to offer.

I'm going back for 10 days in Aug. and can't wait to breathe in that ocean air

Since you are renewing you should be able to use the simplified passport renewal form. You don't require the usual Guarantors

(people in high position) With the simplified renewal form you only require what they refer to as unrelated references that have

known you for 2 years.

Below is from the Canadian Simplified Passport renewal site.

Simplified Renewal Application Process

If you are eligible to use the Simplified Renewal Process, you need only provide a completed Simplified Renewal Passport Application (PPTC 054) accompanied by your most recent passport, the required fee and two recent photos*.

When you use the Simplified Renewal Application Process, you do not have to resubmit proof of Canadian citizenship, supplementary identification or guarantor information.

To be eligible for Simplified Renewal:

•you must have been at least 16 years of age at the time of your previous application;

•your name on the application form is exactly as it appears on page 2 of the submitted passport;

•you submit a previous Canadian passport that:

◦was/is valid for five (5) years;

◦is not damaged;

◦was never reported lost or stolen; and

◦Either was issued to you in Canada (see issuing authority on page 2 of the passport) and is valid or expired for no more than one year;

◦Or, was issued to you outside of Canada (see issuing authority on page 2 of the passport) after April 30, 2006.

With the Simplified Renewal Application Process, you can apply in person in Canada at any Passport Canada service location or by mail in Canada or from the United States.

The processing times are the same for all types of applications.

*The new photos do not need to be signed by anyone. However, the name and address of the photographer or studio, as well as the date the photos were taken, must be provided on the back of one photo.

How to apply

The Simplified Renewal Application Process can only be used when applying for a passport:

•In person in Canada

•By mail in Canada

•By mail from the United States

Complete the form (PDF, 484 KB).

Section C: Information for Non-Institutional Births or Delayed Birth Filings

If you were not born in the United States skip Items 5-12 and continue to Section D. If you were born in the United States,

you must complete Items 5-12 if you answer "No" to either of the questions below

Born outside the U.S. you don't answer those stupid questions

Today I paid $1129.00 return from Spokane WA. to Halifax N.S.

for a flight in Aug. That's very high for a booking 3 months out.

if you have a Greencard---you won't have a USA passport,lol Yes Cdn passport. I guess you could have a passport from another country!

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I was confused as to why they would want my CDN Passport on U.S. entry if I showed my GC to get back into the U.S.

I do realize not being a U.S citizen leaves me without a U.S. Passport

All depends on the POE officer! Some just want to see the Green card, and some want to see the passport and greencard. Have a safe trip

Thanks Flames. I'm assuming you mean my Canadian Passport, is that correct.

Been here 4 yrs. my first trip back to Cape Breton will be Aug 3.

for my youngest daughter's marriage.Do I just show my Green Card at POE

on my return?

In Canada the Crown is the Procecuting Attorney (the procecution)

The withdrawal means there's not enough evidence for conviction so the Crown ( Procecution) has withdrawn

it's case, dropped charges and proceedings.

A Little Canadian Humor Forget Rednecks, here is what Jeff Foxworthy has to say about Canucks

If your local Dairy Queen is closedfrom Septemberthrough May, you may live in Canada.

If someone in a Home Depot store offersyou assistanceand they don't work there, you may live in Canada.

If you've worn shorts and a parka at thesame time,you may live in Canada

If you've had a lengthy telephone conversationwithsomeone who dialed a wrong number, you maylive in Canada

If 'Vacation'means going anywhere south of Muncie forthe weekend, you may live in Canada.

If you measure distance in hours, you maylive in Canada

If you know several people who have hit adeer morethan once, you may live in Canada

If you have switched from 'heat' to 'A/C'in the sameday and back again, you may live in Canada

If you can drive 90 kms/hr through 2 feetof snowduring a raging blizzard without flinching,you may live in Canada

If you install security lights on yourhouse andgarage, but leave both unlocked, you may live in Canada

If you carry jumpers in your car andyour wife knows how to use them, you may live in Canada

If you design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit,you may live in Canada

If the speed limit on the highway is 80km-- you're going 90 and everybody is passing you, you may live in Canada

If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow, you may livein Canada

If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter,winter,still winter and road construction, you may live in Canada

If you have more miles on your snow blower than yourcar, you may live in Canada.

If you find 2 degrees 'a little chilly',you may livein Canada

If you actually understand these jokes,and forward them to all your Canadian friends & others,you definitely live inCanada

Sorry a lot of the words run together. I didn't proof read just cut and pasted

Read slowly and you'll figure them out lol,lol

I have a good joke but it comes from a real story.

2 American young men in their late 20tys really wanted to go do Sydney Australia. They saved up and bought their tickets to Sydney. Once they arrived they couldn't figure out why there was snow EVERYWHERE. Also couldn't figure out what was with the really odd " accent ". They went to the front check-ins at the airport and found out...

They didn't buy tickets to Sydney Australia... they bought tickets to Sydney, Nova Scotia. Neither of them bothered to check the E-tickets they ordered and didn't know there was a Sydney in Canada. Regardless of the HUGE flub, they had a great visit in NS and decided they would be going back again for more trips.

I am from Sydney N.S. and this has happened many times. Just in the past 2 years there have been 3 instances where people thought they were going to Sydney Australia only to land in Sydney on Cape Breton Island.

They were all put up for free at a local hotel and shown Cape Breton's Celtic hospitality. Upon leaving they all say they will be returning to the Island

I've never gone through Buffalo but have gone through Pearson on 3 previous occasions.

Over the years I've been through about 15 different Customs points entering the U.S. via air travel.

I can tell you this, the 3 times I went through Pearson I experienced the sourest Customs people I have

ever dealt with. I know they don't get paid to smile or make small talk but they are just plain out rude

at Pearson

I'm from Cape Breton Island ( Canada's Master Piece ) When I booked my flights I stayed over night

in MTL, flew back at 2 the next day just in case I had to return to the Consulate and also because I

was driving back home from Halifax as the fare return from Sydney was very high at that time

if she books her return flight for 5 p.m. she's going to get into Halifax a little after 8 p.m.

and if driving it's a long tricky drive at night back to the Cape, from Halifax in winter

Nope I haven't worked since sept 2009

If you have no Canadian income for 2010 then you don't file a return. Did you collect any Unemployment Insurance in 2010?

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

May 2011 be good to you in every way.

You can't get there more quickly... however you will need to pay income tax to both the US and Canada once you move there (I believe). Since you do work in Canada though you can prove ties and visit the US more easily while you wait (the long wait!) for your Visa.

Good luck - the immigration fun has just begun!

Unless things have changed the US and Canada have an income tax treaty with each other so that there is no double taxing on income made in either country while residing outside that country and earning income in the other.

Canada/US Tax Treaty

To resolve some of the complications its citizens create in moving back and forth, Canada and the US negotiated a Tax Treaty to prevent the double taxation of their citizens on the same income. As a result, the " Convention between the United States of America and Canada " (simply the Canada/US Tax Treaty) was negotiated and originally signed on September 26, 1980 . Since then, the Treaty has been revised four times - June 14, 1983 , March 28, 1984 , March 17, 1995 and July 29, 1997.

The Canada/US Tax Treaty "overrides" certain areas of the tax code in both Canada and the US to afford protection from, among other things, double taxation in both countries. An example may help. If you are residing in the US and you generate C$100 in Canadian interest from a bank account, Canada retains the right to tax this income as "Canadian source" income. However, as a US resident, you are required to declare your worldwide income on your US return, including the C$100 from Canada . Per the Canada/US Tax Treaty, the Revenue Agency takes a 10% withholding tax on the interest and the US taxes the interest at your ordinary income tax rate (assume 25% or U$25). In sum total, you have now paid more than C$35 (because of the US exchange rate on U$25) on C$100 of income (see detailed example in Foreign Tax Credit Planning section of this website). This is one of the issues the Canada/US Tax Treaty attempts to resolve. This requires a thorough understanding of the Treaty coupled with the experience in knowing how to apply it optimally to your unique situation.

Foreign Tax Credits - The IRS allows taxes paid to Canada as a foreign tax credit against that same income on the US return to avoid double taxation. For example, using our scenario above, you would take the C$10 you paid to Canada , convert it at the prevailing exchange rate and use it as a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on the US return. The Treaty allows you to take the taxes paid to Canada and use them against any tax liability that same income generates on the US return. See the Foreign Tax Credit Planning section of this website for more details

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Some CS state you need another medical, they like to make some extra bucks. The CS I went to here in the US didn't want another medical but made me get a TB test or she wouldn't sign the 693 supplement form. Even though my medical X-ray from the CS in Canada was clear.

The whole process is just a huge money grab at every turn.

The original locked away I have a color copy laminated in my wallet