Flames9_RN

1 hour ago, Hawk Riders said:

This may or may not be helpful

https://www.hawkgtforum.com/forum/honda-hawk-gt-bros-discussions/general-discussion/858492-importing-motorcycles-to-the-usa

Thanks..Will pass it on

Howdy, hope all is well. I am asking this question on the behalf of someone else and thought maybe someone had some helpful info. The Question:

An American lady that was married to a Cdn.....living legally in Canada.  He past away so she is moving back to the USA.   She want so keep his Honda Motorcycle and bring it back to the USA with her. Guessing she needs a letter of compliance, but HONDA Canada and Honda USA have been no help. Any advice?  I sold my car and bike prior to my move in 2004.  Thanks

This used to be a good USA/Canada tax forum  https://forums.serbinski.com/viewforum.php?f=2    Gentleman that answers most of the questions is Nelsona.....always best to consult a pro though

where were u on dec 31 of 2018??  Living in Canada or the USA?  If its Canada, you should just be filing as per normal as you were a Cdn resident the whole year........then for 2019, you would do your Exit return for Canadian taxes....Im a RN, not an accountant though,lol   You could ask on Serbinksi tax forums  https://forums.serbinski.com/viewforum.php?f=2

There used to be a part on the front of the Cdn tax forms that asked when you ceased to be a Cdn resident....I put the day down that I crossed the border into the USA on my CR-1 visa....but that was in 2004......

I know thy said a zillion times during my ceremony that the certificate cant be used in place of a passport and they strongly recommended that 1 not travel out of the USA without a passport.....

back in 2004..rented a Uhaul to go from NS to DC, think it was $800 Cdn then......Got a whopping 10 mpg,lol  Not many car rental places such as Hertz/Avis do 1 way rentals to another country.  Uhaul tends to be the cheapest you drive  route. Also factor in in selling/giving away and just buying new stuff.   Personally I like to drive so enjoyed the experience..My wife was suppose to join me, but lucky her had to have emergency dental surgery.  

1 thing to keep in mind with U haul.....You may have to drive a bit to pick up the Uhaul..that was the case in 2015 when We moved my dad from Saskatoon to Kamloops.  We booked it online..and expected to pick it up in saskatoon.....nope....had to drive 1.5 hours just to pick it up!!   The lady at the uhaul pick up place stated that happens a fair bit.  All depends on the size of truck you need and where its located.  

5 hours ago, Mike445 said:

YEAH!  Its NOT correct.  My mothers maiden name has a missing letter.  How do I correct that?

yep contact the agency that issued it.....every province probably calls it something else....I just googled Saskatchewan birth certificates and found the info.  I think they sent it to be wrong twice!!   I was fortunate they responded to emails very quickly.

make sure its correct,lol  When I ordered mine from Sask...my mothers name was incorrectly spelled.....TWICE!!  

Yes those that use a moving company, or theoretically shipping boxes..... have to cross first then fax (scan/email) paperwork back to the moving company.....U haul now offers a service where u rent the truck and then goto https://www.uhaul.com/MovingHelp/  and u can choose the help....We did it for a local move....packed everything up ourselves.....then hired the moving help from that link.....worked out well.......I detest moving,lol  I dont offer to help others move, and in return I dont ask friends to help me,lol

15 hours ago, Vox said:

Thanks! How do I get an extension on my GC while I am in the process of becoming USC?

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/renew-green-card#apply  and if u do a search here on VJ..renewing green card....you will get plenty of hits

20 minutes ago, moemac59 said:

Really Flames? I heard that it is now a requirement if flying by air into Canada that duals need to carry a Canadian passport to enter Canada. I'm flying into YWG next week and have not renewed my Canadian passport

I usually fly back a few times a year (Have not yet in 2018) and have had no issues traveling on my USA Passport.   They do ask Nationality and I do say Canadian.....as it does state ones place of Birth....and I do have a Cdn Military card (retired) as further proof, but have never had to show it.

just because 1 gets away with it the first time, doesnt make it right.  Going by the regulations, one has to wait until they have the visa in hand....and then one has a fair # of years to bring stuff over.  When one does cross, with personal belongings, it should be listed out......And in many occasions they don't even care....but as you found out.....some officers do go by the regulations, so it best to be prepared

Nice write up!  Hopefully more time on next visit to enjoy some Poutine!!  Was so much easier when i went thru this process as they had more Dr doing the physicals, almost 1 in each province.  

If it were I..I would say visiting my son who is a brand new father and seeing my new grandchild......nothing wrong with that.  I dont believe by the books a Cdn needs a return ticket, but it sure does look better and builds a stronger case that 1 is returning.  In her favor, I'm sure POE officers are used to older Cdns heading to the USA as many spend the winters in the warmer climates

Just now, Going through said:

They sell the Tim Hortons coffee pods for the Kuerig here in NY....it still just doesn't taste quite the same.

Tried those....Wegmans or another grocery store sells the ground coffee as well.....still doesnt taste the same......used to have Tim Hortons in the Rhode Island area.....again didnt taste the same, and then they all closed.   Now the 1 Timmies in Middleton Ri is a Dunkin,lol

I never was a huge fan of the donuts or foiod items....but coffee....quite often when I am back home, 3 XL coffees a day is quite often the norm,lol

2 minutes ago, Veronik said:

Oh my god yes! How I missed my Tim bits!

I reside in Maryland.....closets Tim Hortons is like 2 hrs away.....and its not a real Tim Hortons, just a Exxon gas stn that has a coffee bar that is Tim hortons and has donuts!  Drove my bike there last yr just for a coffee.  Back in 2010 When we lived in VA, my dog and I drove 4.5 hrs 1 way to wheeling WV to a Timmies..had a coffee...turned around and went back home,lol    I was married once before..sure it sucked at first.......but it gets better

No, your allowed to keep ur cdn passport and of course still be a Canadian Citizen....The USA just sees you as a USA citizen.....And when u enter the USA as a citizen you have to use ur USA Passport.   I do believe you have to keep ur Green card valid to enter the USA and still have status.  

on the bright side....Tim Hortons,lol  Life is an adventure, ful of twists and turns...good luck

20 minutes ago, A & C 1 said:

My friend also lived in Nicaragua for a time, just north of Matagalpa in a tiny town.  She prefers Quito.  She liked Costa Rica and Uruguay better than Nicaragua also.  Guess it all just depends on the area and circumstances.

yep....Nicaragua is the 2nd poorest country in the W. Hemisphere, so not so pretty on the eyes at times......We loved the beaches...hours drive from Managua.....miles of beaches and would be just us and our 2 dogs......1 which we brought back with us...Sure CR was prettier, but more $$$$,lol  Don't miss the hot weather though.

28 minutes ago, A & C 1 said:

She says Quito is the most beautiful place she's ever been.

It is nice, enjoyed my nearly 2 yrs there......Preferred Nicaragua over it to be honest....cheaper....close beaches..cheaper beer,lol

7 minutes ago, A & C 1 said:

Haha, my friend is in Ecuador right now and she said the same thing: there is a Poutine place, good but not as good as Canada.

The weather in Quito is perfect..Spring temps all yr round..cheap beer,lol   They play hockey there as well...small rink in 1 of the malls......back to topic............... Hope todays Interview went well.......

4 minutes ago, mikebike said:

I eventually want to move to the USA but want to be employed for a US airline first. I need a SSN to be employable but I can't get one until I become a PR. So if possible, I'd like to stay in Canada until I get hired for a US airline. 

I dont see it on your profile..how are you attempting to gain PR status in the uSA?  Via a relationship visa such as a k1 or cr-1?  As Visajourney is (or was..I haven't been around that much lately) centered on coming to the USA on a relationship VISA.  I know there are employment route visas as well.....I Canadian RNs do it fairly often and I would think Pilots must do it as well as I have read USA Airlines are screaming for pilots.

where do u plan to actually live?  and when u go back to canada, how long are u gone for?