alphabetagamma

Congratulations to all who received their IL.
Just giving an update on the car import process. (Moderators - please feel free to move this post anywhere else if needed as I don't want to hijack this thread).
 
First, some info on my vehicle. I bought a used car last Aug in Ontario which was a 2013 Ford Model made in USA. It already has TPMS so I didn't do anything else for Tire Pressure system.
 
At the border I presented the following documents :
 
1. EPA-3420 form 
2. HS-7 form (I partially filled these two forms with whatever info was straight forward. Rest the officers at the border helped fill it up, They were super helpful)
3. Letter from vehicle manufacturer that states information regarding the vehicle's safety and EPA compliance. For those living in Toronto, I got this letter from Mike Knapp Ford in Welland, Ontario. They asked me to submit my model, year and the VIN number and then sent me the letter both over regular mail and e-mail. E-mail letter came the very next day and by mail it took a week or so. I was charged around $110 CAD for this letter. 
4. My Ontario Original Vehicle Permit
5. Bill of Sale
6. My Ontario car insurance
 
After presenting the above documents, the officers gave me the "Entry Summary" sheet.
 
At this time I had no idea where I would get the rest of the paperwork done for import. So my first stop was I at Penndot (I moved close to Philadelphia) office to get my DL. Since I already had a US DL in the past which was expired, it was easy for me to get the renewed DL same day with an expiry of 1 year. I'll have to get another one once I receive the physical GC. I was told at Penndot to go to an Auto Tag office for getting the car import paper work done.
 
So next stop was at Auto Tag. I used the one in Malvern, PA (Malvern Auto Tag). They asked for all the above 1-5 documents along with VIN picture from the car, car mileage, Pennsylvania DL and Pennsylvania Car Insurance. The only thing I had missing was the Car Insurance. So I went back and got it from Geico the next day. 
 
Today I went to the Auto Tag office again, they charged me overall $286 dollars that include $150 service fees, and rest state fees including title cost and registration cost. I was given a license plate at the same time and was told the original title and registration documents will come to be my mail in another 90 days or so.
 
That is it. I didn't pay any import taxes at the border as the officer told me its an American made vehicle. ( I think there is also an exemption to a certain level if you're spouse is US Citizen. I'm not 100% sure but there is some reading to be done for that).
 
One last thing for Pennsylvania. If the vehicle was bought within last 6 months and if the taxes paid are less than 6%, you have to pay the difference to make it to 6%. This tax is waived off if the vehicle is more than 6 months old after you bought. My case the vehicle was just less than 6 months but Ontario already charged me a 13% sales tax ( I should have got a 7% refund lol).
 
That was the overall process. If anyone needs any help, please feel free to drop me a message and I can assist whatever way I can. Good luck to everyone  
 
 
 

Congratulations to all who received their IL.
Just giving an update on the car import process. (Moderators - please feel free to move this post anywhere else if needed as I don't want to hijack this thread).
 
First, some info on my vehicle. I bought a used car last Aug in Ontario which was a 2013 Ford Model made in USA. It already has TPMS so I didn't do anything else for Tire Pressure system.
 
At the border I presented the following documents :
 
1. EPA-3420 form 
2. HS-7 form (I partially filled these two forms with whatever info was straight forward. Rest the officers at the border helped fill it up, They were super helpful)
3. Letter from vehicle manufacturer that states information regarding the vehicle's safety and EPA compliance. For those living in Toronto, I got this letter from Mike Knapp Ford in Welland, Ontario. They asked me to submit my model, year and the VIN number and then sent me the letter both over regular mail and e-mail. E-mail letter came the very next day and by mail it took a week or so. I was charged around $110 CAD for this letter. 
4. My Ontario Original Vehicle Permit
5. Bill of Sale
6. My Ontario car insurance
 
After presenting the above documents, the officers gave me the "Entry Summary" sheet.
 
At this time I had no idea where I would get the rest of the paperwork done for import. So my first stop was I at Penndot (I moved close to Philadelphia) office to get my DL. Since I already had a US DL in the past which was expired, it was easy for me to get the renewed DL same day with an expiry of 1 year. I'll have to get another one once I receive the physical GC. I was told at Penndot to go to an Auto Tag office for getting the car import paper work done.
 
So next stop was at Auto Tag. I used the one in Malvern, PA (Malvern Auto Tag). They asked for all the above 1-5 documents along with VIN picture from the car, car mileage, Pennsylvania DL and Pennsylvania Car Insurance. The only thing I had missing was the Car Insurance. So I went back and got it from Geico the next day. 
 
Today I went to the Auto Tag office again, they charged me overall $286 dollars that include $150 service fees, and rest state fees including title cost and registration cost. I was given a license plate at the same time and was told the original title and registration documents will come to be my mail in another 90 days or so.
 
That is it. I didn't pay any import taxes at the border as the officer told me its an American made vehicle. ( I think there is also an exemption to a certain level if you're spouse is US Citizen. I'm not 100% sure but there is some reading to be done for that).
 
One last thing for Pennsylvania. If the vehicle was bought within last 6 months and if the taxes paid are less than 6%, you have to pay the difference to make it to 6%. This tax is waived off if the vehicle is more than 6 months old after you bought. My case the vehicle was just less than 6 months but Ontario already charged me a 13% sales tax ( I should have got a 7% refund lol).
 
That was the overall process. If anyone needs any help, please feel free to drop me a message and I can assist whatever way I can. Good luck to everyone  
 
 
 

I crossed the border last week and finally made it to PA. My wife was with me when we crossed the border in my Ontario plated car. The officer at the border just asked me to lower down the rear window to see what all we were carrying and then he goes - "I see you're moving permanently". Our car literally had no breathing space lol. It was overloaded tbh that after leaving back so much stuff. We weren't asked anything about what we were carrying else it would have been a disaster for me as I had no idea where I placed what. Then we went inside the office waited for like 15-20 min before we both were called and the officer verified my GC delivery address which I requested him to change. Then he just shared other relevant information like when will I get my GC and the passport stamp is going to be my temporary GC for an year. Later I asked him about importing my car, I was already carrying all the paperwork. He then referred me to another window where I submitted my paperwork and in return was given the originals back along with another form that I have to carry to PenDot office here in PA. And that is it. Overall it took like 40 min for everything and everyone was super nice at the border. It was nostalgic to be back driving on the roads in the US and the feeling of not moving anymore was just priceless. We also bought our own place and getting all settled now. Again, big thanks to all. This forum was so helpful. I will provide another update about the car import process once I visit the pendot office.
* the only bad thing about this whole move was the cold snowy weather and it was extremely difficult with our cat to be in the car for a split journey of 3.5 hours over two days. But then everything comes with a price

I crossed the border last week and finally made it to PA. My wife was with me when we crossed the border in my Ontario plated car. The officer at the border just asked me to lower down the rear window to see what all we were carrying and then he goes - "I see you're moving permanently". Our car literally had no breathing space lol. It was overloaded tbh that after leaving back so much stuff. We weren't asked anything about what we were carrying else it would have been a disaster for me as I had no idea where I placed what. Then we went inside the office waited for like 15-20 min before we both were called and the officer verified my GC delivery address which I requested him to change. Then he just shared other relevant information like when will I get my GC and the passport stamp is going to be my temporary GC for an year. Later I asked him about importing my car, I was already carrying all the paperwork. He then referred me to another window where I submitted my paperwork and in return was given the originals back along with another form that I have to carry to PenDot office here in PA. And that is it. Overall it took like 40 min for everything and everyone was super nice at the border. It was nostalgic to be back driving on the roads in the US and the feeling of not moving anymore was just priceless. We also bought our own place and getting all settled now. Again, big thanks to all. This forum was so helpful. I will provide another update about the car import process once I visit the pendot office.
* the only bad thing about this whole move was the cold snowy weather and it was extremely difficult with our cat to be in the car for a split journey of 3.5 hours over two days. But then everything comes with a price

I crossed the border last week and finally made it to PA. My wife was with me when we crossed the border in my Ontario plated car. The officer at the border just asked me to lower down the rear window to see what all we were carrying and then he goes - "I see you're moving permanently". Our car literally had no breathing space lol. It was overloaded tbh that after leaving back so much stuff. We weren't asked anything about what we were carrying else it would have been a disaster for me as I had no idea where I placed what. Then we went inside the office waited for like 15-20 min before we both were called and the officer verified my GC delivery address which I requested him to change. Then he just shared other relevant information like when will I get my GC and the passport stamp is going to be my temporary GC for an year. Later I asked him about importing my car, I was already carrying all the paperwork. He then referred me to another window where I submitted my paperwork and in return was given the originals back along with another form that I have to carry to PenDot office here in PA. And that is it. Overall it took like 40 min for everything and everyone was super nice at the border. It was nostalgic to be back driving on the roads in the US and the feeling of not moving anymore was just priceless. We also bought our own place and getting all settled now. Again, big thanks to all. This forum was so helpful. I will provide another update about the car import process once I visit the pendot office.
* the only bad thing about this whole move was the cold snowy weather and it was extremely difficult with our cat to be in the car for a split journey of 3.5 hours over two days. But then everything comes with a price

I crossed the border last week and finally made it to PA. My wife was with me when we crossed the border in my Ontario plated car. The officer at the border just asked me to lower down the rear window to see what all we were carrying and then he goes - "I see you're moving permanently". Our car literally had no breathing space lol. It was overloaded tbh that after leaving back so much stuff. We weren't asked anything about what we were carrying else it would have been a disaster for me as I had no idea where I placed what. Then we went inside the office waited for like 15-20 min before we both were called and the officer verified my GC delivery address which I requested him to change. Then he just shared other relevant information like when will I get my GC and the passport stamp is going to be my temporary GC for an year. Later I asked him about importing my car, I was already carrying all the paperwork. He then referred me to another window where I submitted my paperwork and in return was given the originals back along with another form that I have to carry to PenDot office here in PA. And that is it. Overall it took like 40 min for everything and everyone was super nice at the border. It was nostalgic to be back driving on the roads in the US and the feeling of not moving anymore was just priceless. We also bought our own place and getting all settled now. Again, big thanks to all. This forum was so helpful. I will provide another update about the car import process once I visit the pendot office.
* the only bad thing about this whole move was the cold snowy weather and it was extremely difficult with our cat to be in the car for a split journey of 3.5 hours over two days. But then everything comes with a price

oh okay sorry I misread your question

I crossed the border last week and finally made it to PA. My wife was with me when we crossed the border in my Ontario plated car. The officer at the border just asked me to lower down the rear window to see what all we were carrying and then he goes - "I see you're moving permanently". Our car literally had no breathing space lol. It was overloaded tbh that after leaving back so much stuff. We weren't asked anything about what we were carrying else it would have been a disaster for me as I had no idea where I placed what. Then we went inside the office waited for like 15-20 min before we both were called and the officer verified my GC delivery address which I requested him to change. Then he just shared other relevant information like when will I get my GC and the passport stamp is going to be my temporary GC for an year. Later I asked him about importing my car, I was already carrying all the paperwork. He then referred me to another window where I submitted my paperwork and in return was given the originals back along with another form that I have to carry to PenDot office here in PA. And that is it. Overall it took like 40 min for everything and everyone was super nice at the border. It was nostalgic to be back driving on the roads in the US and the feeling of not moving anymore was just priceless. We also bought our own place and getting all settled now. Again, big thanks to all. This forum was so helpful. I will provide another update about the car import process once I visit the pendot office.
* the only bad thing about this whole move was the cold snowy weather and it was extremely difficult with our cat to be in the car for a split journey of 3.5 hours over two days. But then everything comes with a price

Thank you! That might work well for us as we are leaving from Toronto too. 
 
I will post about my crossing experience  

I crossed the border last week and finally made it to PA. My wife was with me when we crossed the border in my Ontario plated car. The officer at the border just asked me to lower down the rear window to see what all we were carrying and then he goes - "I see you're moving permanently". Our car literally had no breathing space lol. It was overloaded tbh that after leaving back so much stuff. We weren't asked anything about what we were carrying else it would have been a disaster for me as I had no idea where I placed what. Then we went inside the office waited for like 15-20 min before we both were called and the officer verified my GC delivery address which I requested him to change. Then he just shared other relevant information like when will I get my GC and the passport stamp is going to be my temporary GC for an year. Later I asked him about importing my car, I was already carrying all the paperwork. He then referred me to another window where I submitted my paperwork and in return was given the originals back along with another form that I have to carry to PenDot office here in PA. And that is it. Overall it took like 40 min for everything and everyone was super nice at the border. It was nostalgic to be back driving on the roads in the US and the feeling of not moving anymore was just priceless. We also bought our own place and getting all settled now. Again, big thanks to all. This forum was so helpful. I will provide another update about the car import process once I visit the pendot office.
* the only bad thing about this whole move was the cold snowy weather and it was extremely difficult with our cat to be in the car for a split journey of 3.5 hours over two days. But then everything comes with a price

I crossed the border last week and finally made it to PA. My wife was with me when we crossed the border in my Ontario plated car. The officer at the border just asked me to lower down the rear window to see what all we were carrying and then he goes - "I see you're moving permanently". Our car literally had no breathing space lol. It was overloaded tbh that after leaving back so much stuff. We weren't asked anything about what we were carrying else it would have been a disaster for me as I had no idea where I placed what. Then we went inside the office waited for like 15-20 min before we both were called and the officer verified my GC delivery address which I requested him to change. Then he just shared other relevant information like when will I get my GC and the passport stamp is going to be my temporary GC for an year. Later I asked him about importing my car, I was already carrying all the paperwork. He then referred me to another window where I submitted my paperwork and in return was given the originals back along with another form that I have to carry to PenDot office here in PA. And that is it. Overall it took like 40 min for everything and everyone was super nice at the border. It was nostalgic to be back driving on the roads in the US and the feeling of not moving anymore was just priceless. We also bought our own place and getting all settled now. Again, big thanks to all. This forum was so helpful. I will provide another update about the car import process once I visit the pendot office.
* the only bad thing about this whole move was the cold snowy weather and it was extremely difficult with our cat to be in the car for a split journey of 3.5 hours over two days. But then everything comes with a price

I crossed the border last week and finally made it to PA. My wife was with me when we crossed the border in my Ontario plated car. The officer at the border just asked me to lower down the rear window to see what all we were carrying and then he goes - "I see you're moving permanently". Our car literally had no breathing space lol. It was overloaded tbh that after leaving back so much stuff. We weren't asked anything about what we were carrying else it would have been a disaster for me as I had no idea where I placed what. Then we went inside the office waited for like 15-20 min before we both were called and the officer verified my GC delivery address which I requested him to change. Then he just shared other relevant information like when will I get my GC and the passport stamp is going to be my temporary GC for an year. Later I asked him about importing my car, I was already carrying all the paperwork. He then referred me to another window where I submitted my paperwork and in return was given the originals back along with another form that I have to carry to PenDot office here in PA. And that is it. Overall it took like 40 min for everything and everyone was super nice at the border. It was nostalgic to be back driving on the roads in the US and the feeling of not moving anymore was just priceless. We also bought our own place and getting all settled now. Again, big thanks to all. This forum was so helpful. I will provide another update about the car import process once I visit the pendot office.
* the only bad thing about this whole move was the cold snowy weather and it was extremely difficult with our cat to be in the car for a split journey of 3.5 hours over two days. But then everything comes with a price

After 105 days, I have finally been moved to issued AP! 

Hi. I'm also an Indian Citizen and worked in US for almost 2 years before moving to Canada. During Dr Lyndon's appointment, I actually filled both countries with the years breakup b/w India and US. Dr Lyndon asked me during the medical as well and I told whatever I wrote. And just like your wife, my country of residence in the medical report was also India. But there were no issues during my Visa interview and this wasn't even brought up. So I don't think there is anything to be concerned about. 
But to be safe - you can write an email to Dr Lyndon office and get their response, print it out and take it to the interview (if this is ever brought up). The report is already sent to Montreal so I don't think it can be changed now. 

Thank you
 
Thanks. This is exactly what I was looking for. The I9 form with the MRIV section. 

Thank you
 
Thanks. This is exactly what I was looking for. The I9 form with the MRIV section. 

It’s variable. Read back 2 or 3 pages - someone just got their’s after a couple of months. 
You are authorized to work immediately. If anyone gives you a hard time, pull up the instructions for the I9 form and show them the section for MRIV. Since you had a social in the past, that will be your social, so you can use it. Yes, you can apply from Canada and cross. Just make sure it’s before your medical or PRC expire (whichever expires first).

Yes, you are authorised to work in the US as soon as you cross the border.

Got my tracking number just now too

They seems to be actively working it seems and I saw the spreadsheet, there are no interviews scheduled this and next week. So most likely they will try to clear all the backlog next few days.

Got my tracking number just now too

I just checked my account and I have been moved to Issued - FP. 
IL - Dec 16
Issued AP - Dec 16
Issued FP - Dec 20
 
Now waiting for the golden tracking email

I just checked my account and I have been moved to Issued - FP. 
IL - Dec 16
Issued AP - Dec 16
Issued FP - Dec 20
 
Now waiting for the golden tracking email

Hey, when was your IL and when were you moved to Issued-AP?
wow congrats. I thought Tracking were released only on Friday's. 

Just got tracking!!!