Electoral Member
Posts: 843 
Location: Lala Land
Location: Lala Land
November 13th, 2005, 04:07 PM
You will need boxes and lots of tape. You will need newspaper to wrap your stuff in. You should rent a truck.
I'm just filling in for the Rev, cause you wont' get intelligent answers from him either.
Good luck in Vancouver.
You will need boxes and lots of tape. You will need newspaper to wrap your stuff in. You should rent a truck.
I'm just filling in for the Rev, cause you wont' get intelligent answers from him either.
Good luck in Vancouver.
Super Genius
Posts: 1,320
Location: Winnipeg
Location: Winnipeg
November 13th, 2005, 04:19 PM
You'll need a couple of friends with pick-up trucks and several cases of beer. It's not hard, but you should be able to patch holes in the wall and paint because you are depending on guys with pick-up trucks and you are paying them with beer.
You'll need a couple of friends with pick-up trucks and several cases of beer. It's not hard, but you should be able to patch holes in the wall and paint because you are depending on guys with pick-up trucks and you are paying them with beer.
Steven Hawking's Hero
Posts: 6,891
November 13th, 2005, 04:23 PM
ok.......just noticed your US flag. What part of the U.S are you coming from??? Are you coming to a job??? (or are you planning to look for work after you move??? )
the moving part is easy . Just hire a moving company....
(and as the rev says.........have plenty of beer around. )
(for YOU...... as moving rates hi on the stress meter.[/quote]
ok.......just noticed your US flag. What part of the U.S are you coming from??? Are you coming to a job??? (or are you planning to look for work after you move??? )
the moving part is easy . Just hire a moving company....
(and as the rev says.........have plenty of beer around. )
(for YOU...... as moving rates hi on the stress meter.
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Super Genius
Posts: 1,320
Location: Winnipeg
Location: Winnipeg
November 13th, 2005, 04:31 PM
If you are moving from the US, you need to immigrate. That means going through all of the official channels, getting all of the paperwork, and meeting all of the requirements. I suggest that you get a hold of you nearest Canadian Consulate and finding out what's required.
After that, you'll need some friends with pick-up trucks and plenty of beer...
If you are moving from the US, you need to immigrate. That means going through all of the official channels, getting all of the paperwork, and meeting all of the requirements. I suggest that you get a hold of you nearest Canadian Consulate and finding out what's required.
After that, you'll need some friends with pick-up trucks and plenty of beer...
I've done it with friends, a cube van and beer. Never EVER will do that again.
Steven Hawking's Hero
Posts: 6,891
November 13th, 2005, 04:49 PM
absolutely ! all that has to be taken care of first. Some think they can just come here, move in and take up residence. ( a recent neighbor of mine from California did just that. She is gone now) Does not work that way. We do not tolerate illegals.... but some get away with it for a while anyhow.
Would NOT try that route...........
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If you are moving from the US, you need to immigrate. That means going through all of the official channels, getting all of the paperwork, and meeting all of the requirements. I suggest that you get a hold of you nearest Canadian Consulate and finding out what's required
absolutely ! all that has to be taken care of first. Some think they can just come here, move in and take up residence. ( a recent neighbor of mine from California did just that. She is gone now) Does not work that way. We do not tolerate illegals.... but some get away with it for a while anyhow.
Would NOT try that route...........
Steven Hawking's Hero
Posts: 6,891
November 13th, 2005, 06:07 PM
what you "hear" and heard is inaccurate.......and it is wisest to follow proper protocol. You need to do a LOT More reseach into the proper protocol to move to Ca than simply posing a question to a forum.......where people are not up to speed on the details...and will most likely just give you a "bad" time.
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maybe not........but it is quite apparent that you are relying on heresay info .......and not on facts. You might want to check out the CA immigration website for more factual information.
I didn't ask about all of this in the first place, I just asked if I needed my passport to move, or can I use my photo id and birth certificate?
what you "hear" and heard is inaccurate.......and it is wisest to follow proper protocol. You need to do a LOT More reseach into the proper protocol to move to Ca than simply posing a question to a forum.......where people are not up to speed on the details...and will most likely just give you a "bad" time.
Mighty Intellect
Posts: 1,640
Location: Oklahoma, USA
Location: Oklahoma, USA
November 13th, 2005, 06:15 PM
Be very careful on what you tell Canadian immigration authorities, Vinyl. Without any paperwork, your intent must be solely to visit (max. 6 months). However, if you should up with a US passport stamped at a Canadian Consulate in the US with a Canadian Immigration Visa, then you must tell them that your intent is to immigrate.
Once you are in Canada, correct ... you can adjust your status from visitor to resident, by filling out the paperwork, provided you have the proper sponsorship. If you were born in Canada or had a Canadian parent, you will not have a problem and in this case, you might even be able to get your Canadian Citizenship pretty quick. Not sure about the grandfather clause thou. Another relative may also be able to sponsor you. If you have no relatives and a friend wants to hire you for work, that may be another way to obtain sponsorship. There are many options, just visit a Canadian Consulate nearby before leaving to find out your options.
So you have two options. You may apply at you local consulate for a Canadian Immigration Visa and get on a waiting list. Beleive it or not, yes there are many Americans who move to Canada. Option two would be to drive to Canada and then fill out the paperwork and apply from within. You must remember to submit your paperwork within 6 months of arriving in Canada. Don't forget to ask Canadian Immigration to stamp your passport before you drive across the border. Many times they don't stamp the passport and this may cause problems for you later on. It is the only way to prove that you've submitted your paperwork within 6 months of entering Canada as a visitor. Remember, if you choose option two, do not tell Canadian Immigration that your intent is to stay. As an American Citizen, you have legal status in Canada as a visitor for 6 months.
Be very careful on what you tell Canadian immigration authorities, Vinyl. Without any paperwork, your intent must be solely to visit (max. 6 months). However, if you should up with a US passport stamped at a Canadian Consulate in the US with a Canadian Immigration Visa, then you must tell them that your intent is to immigrate.
Once you are in Canada, correct ... you can adjust your status from visitor to resident, by filling out the paperwork, provided you have the proper sponsorship. If you were born in Canada or had a Canadian parent, you will not have a problem and in this case, you might even be able to get your Canadian Citizenship pretty quick. Not sure about the grandfather clause thou. Another relative may also be able to sponsor you. If you have no relatives and a friend wants to hire you for work, that may be another way to obtain sponsorship. There are many options, just visit a Canadian Consulate nearby before leaving to find out your options.
So you have two options. You may apply at you local consulate for a Canadian Immigration Visa and get on a waiting list. Beleive it or not, yes there are many Americans who move to Canada. Option two would be to drive to Canada and then fill out the paperwork and apply from within. You must remember to submit your paperwork within 6 months of arriving in Canada. Don't forget to ask Canadian Immigration to stamp your passport before you drive across the border. Many times they don't stamp the passport and this may cause problems for you later on. It is the only way to prove that you've submitted your paperwork within 6 months of entering Canada as a visitor. Remember, if you choose option two, do not tell Canadian Immigration that your intent is to stay. As an American Citizen, you have legal status in Canada as a visitor for 6 months.
Newbie
Posts: 6
November 13th, 2005, 06:35 PM
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Hrm, well. I wasn't driving to Canada. I was takeing a plane.
Be very careful on what you tell Canadian immigration authorities, Vinyl. Without any paperwork, your intent must be solely to visit (max. 6 months). However, if you should up with a US passport stamped at a Canadian Consulate in the US with a Canadian Immigration Visa, then you must tell them that your intent is to immigrate.
Once you are in Canada, correct ... you can adjust your status from visitor to resident, by filling out the paperwork, provided you have the proper sponsorship. If you were born in Canada or had a Canadian parent, you will not have a problem and in this case, you might even be able to get your Canadian Citizenship pretty quick. Not sure about the grandfather clause thou. Another relative may also be able to sponsor you. If you have no relatives and a friend wants to hire you for work, that may be another way to obtain sponsorship. There are many options, just visit a Canadian Consulate nearby before leaving to find out your options.
So you have two options. You may apply at you local consulate for a Canadian Immigration Visa and get on a waiting list. Beleive it or not, yes there are many Americans who move to Canada. Option two would be to drive to Canada and then fill out the paperwork and apply from within. You must remember to submit your paperwork within 6 months of arriving in Canada. Don't forget to ask Canadian Immigration to stamp your passport before you drive across the border. Many times they don't stamp the passport and this may cause problems for you later on. It is the only way to prove that you've submitted your paperwork within 6 months of entering Canada as a visitor. Remember, if you choose option two, do not tell Canadian Immigration that your intent is to stay. As an American Citizen, you have legal status in Canada as a visitor for 6 months.
Once you are in Canada, correct ... you can adjust your status from visitor to resident, by filling out the paperwork, provided you have the proper sponsorship. If you were born in Canada or had a Canadian parent, you will not have a problem and in this case, you might even be able to get your Canadian Citizenship pretty quick. Not sure about the grandfather clause thou. Another relative may also be able to sponsor you. If you have no relatives and a friend wants to hire you for work, that may be another way to obtain sponsorship. There are many options, just visit a Canadian Consulate nearby before leaving to find out your options.
So you have two options. You may apply at you local consulate for a Canadian Immigration Visa and get on a waiting list. Beleive it or not, yes there are many Americans who move to Canada. Option two would be to drive to Canada and then fill out the paperwork and apply from within. You must remember to submit your paperwork within 6 months of arriving in Canada. Don't forget to ask Canadian Immigration to stamp your passport before you drive across the border. Many times they don't stamp the passport and this may cause problems for you later on. It is the only way to prove that you've submitted your paperwork within 6 months of entering Canada as a visitor. Remember, if you choose option two, do not tell Canadian Immigration that your intent is to stay. As an American Citizen, you have legal status in Canada as a visitor for 6 months.
Steven Hawking's Hero
Posts: 6,891
November 13th, 2005, 07:29 PM
anyone that tries to cheat the system is NOT welcome here.... and sooner or later it is found out.....
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so is your question about ENTERING Canada (border crossing ??) or MOVING to CA. ?? Either way........don't try anything illegal. or something that could be considered slippery slopes. Honesty is the best policy.
I didn't ask about all of this in the first place, I just asked if I needed my passport to move, or can I use my photo id and birth certificate?
anyone that tries to cheat the system is NOT welcome here.... and sooner or later it is found out.....
Newbie
Posts: 6
November 13th, 2005, 07:35 PM
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anyone that tries to cheat the system is NOT welcome here.... and sooner or later it is found out.....
Are you stupid? What the hell are you talking about? I'm not doing anything illegal, geez.
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so is your question about ENTERING Canada (border crossing ??) or MOVING to CA. ?? Either way........don't try anything illegal. or something that could be considered slippery slopes. Honesty is the best policy.
I didn't ask about all of this in the first place, I just asked if I needed my passport to move, or can I use my photo id and birth certificate?
anyone that tries to cheat the system is NOT welcome here.... and sooner or later it is found out.....
Steven Hawking's Hero
Posts: 6,891
November 13th, 2005, 07:44 PM
easy boy....... "attitude" is not appreciated in Vancouver.... and if you want to move here..........
and no one said you were doing /planning anything illegal. But your questions seem to bare the fact that you are not as informed about procedures as you should be.........and a forum like this is not the place for facts about such situations.
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anyone that tries to cheat the system is NOT welcome here.... and sooner or later it is found out.....
Are you stupid? What the hell are you talking about? I'm not doing anything illegal, geez.
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so is your question about ENTERING Canada (border crossing ??) or MOVING to CA. ?? Either way........don't try anything illegal. or something that could be considered slippery slopes. Honesty is the best policy.
I didn't ask about all of this in the first place, I just asked if I needed my passport to move, or can I use my photo id and birth certificate?
anyone that tries to cheat the system is NOT welcome here.... and sooner or later it is found out.....
easy boy....... "attitude" is not appreciated in Vancouver.... and if you want to move here..........
and no one said you were doing /planning anything illegal. But your questions seem to bare the fact that you are not as informed about procedures as you should be.........and a forum like this is not the place for facts about such situations.
