mike_b2020

Hello, Wanted to follow up on this thread and check if anyone has gone through selling property and is similar to my case. I moved to the US in April 2023, sold my property in May 2023 so had to go through all the complexities with selling as a non resident and the 25% tax withholding. Currently waiting for the clearance certificate to complete. My question is once the clearance certificate is obtained, will I receive the entire 25% back, am I exempt from that since I'm considered a resident of Canada for tax purposes having presence in Canada this year and at that property? Looking to see what the outcome was for others in the same situation.

For me they asked only which countries did you visit in the last 5 years. I did not travel that much, mostly with US and Canada so they did not ask further. I’m assuming if you have a long travel history they may want to ask more questions on that.

Unfortunately yes, that’s not a good thing to have extensive travel history. They will most definitely ask you about the countries you’ve visited. Its always advised to limit international travel during the visa process, so you should avoid it until your interview. For previous travel be sure to have all information to answer any questions the CO might ask.

No problems for me. I had my interview in Montreal while my spouse was in Canada too. They do however have to confirm a US address and phone number that you used on your application so make sure you provide that.

Regarding if you should avoid travel or not, I’d recommend to avoid international destinations if you can. It’s not explicitly stated you’re not allowed to, but does have potential to delay the process after your interview, as I’ve seen with other applicants that had excessive travel history. for myself I only had a few trips to the US between my DQ and interview, no issues.

Does anyone know how long it usually takes the green card to arrive after your border Landing?

He did not but I brought that and a copy of all other IDs, as they could ask for any documents at random.

Ensure all documents listed as required are included (police certificate, marriage certificate, birth certificate, passport, photo) also copy of all documents you submitted on NVC. The one that surprised me is the CO asked for a copy of my sponsors US passport, which usually is not asked for.

Confirmed that’s not required. I worked in the US for a number of years and didn’t have a police certificate, and they did not request it at my interview.

They are only looking for honest and truthful answers to this question and all others they ask. If your longest stay was 3 months then mention that one. They may also ask you the countries you’ve visited in the last 5 years

For those I only brought one copy, as there’s no original. For any that can be revised for ex. I864 forms, I brought the copy I submitted and an updated one. They didn’t ask for either but better to come prepared.

Yes the police check needs to be within 1 year during your interview, so you’re good as long as your interview is before July 12th

That should be the correct one. Above that says: To whom ii may concern: Your application for personal information held in lhe National Repository of Criminal Records has been processed. No personal information about you was found in the National Repository of Criminal Records. For further information please visit the RCMP website at: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/criminal-record-and-vulnerable- sector-checks The original fingerprint form containing the fingerprint images used to search the databank has been destroyed. should also include your name, and date of then fingerprints were taken.

Another question on crossing, any issues doing it with a family member (Canadian citizen) or is it advised to go on your own? Also if going with your own vehicle will the border request you to also do the vehicle import or is it optional/can do it another time?

Yes, tracking number was given to me the next day after the interview.