Moving to Canada after being a US citizen my whole life??

[TheFantastics09 19]

Congrats!!!! >.<

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Congratulations - and welcome to the world of dual citizenship . Just remember, to the US you are only a US citizen. To Canada, you are both a Canadian and a US citizen. That means that when you return to the US to visit or to live, you need to use your US passport to enter and declare yourself as a US citizen. Going into Canada you can use either, but entering as a Canadian is useful as you cannot be denied entry to Canada as a Canadian citizen. As Trailmix (Hi Trailmix!) mentioned, though, getting your belongings in is a different matter!

Edited April 1, 2011 by Kathryn41

[MichaelANDVelvet 2]

Wow, that sucks I have to list all my stuff. Granted I won't be bringing a bunch. Do I have to list everything, like every CD I own, every movie title?

[trailmix 77]

Wow, that sucks I have to list all my stuff. Granted I won't be bringing a bunch. Do I have to list everything, like every CD I own, every movie title?

Hi,

No, it doesn't have to be that specific - you can list in 'general' - like - box of kitchen items - value 30 dollars, box of CDs - value 50 dollars etc.

(hi Kathryn!)

[MichaelANDVelvet 2]

I am filling out the application for my Canadian passport. I have a few questions.

First, the form asks for a Guarantor which has or had a Canadian passport. I was going to use my Dad as he IS a Canadian citizen but he has never had a passport. He came to the US when he was 2 years old. Will he still work for that?

Also, the form asks for a "Canadian travel document." Well seeing how this is my first Canadian passport I do not have one. I do have my US passport that has stamps from visiting Canada, would that work?

And... Will my US passport work for supporting identity?

THANKS!!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I am filling out the application for my Canadian passport. I have a few questions.

First, the form asks for a Guarantor which has or had a Canadian passport. I was going to use my Dad as he IS a Canadian citizen but he has never had a passport. He came to the US when he was 2 years old. Will he still work for that?

Also, the form asks for a "Canadian travel document." Well seeing how this is my first Canadian passport I do not have one. I do have my US passport that has stamps from visiting Canada, would that work? Note that they are only indicating that if you have a previous Cdn passport you must hand it over when you'reapplying, you're fine.

And... Will my US passport work for supporting identity? Yes (Should not be expired), along with your Cdn citizenship cert.

THANKS!!

Guarantor rules indicate the person must have a current Cdn passport so no, your dad cannot be your guarantor

Your guarantor MUST:

be a Canadian citizen 18 years of age or over;

hold a five-year Canadian passport that is valid or has been expired for no more than one year on the day you submit your application;

have been 16 years of age or older when he or she applied for the passport identified in Section 2 of this application form;

have known you personally for at least two (2) years*;

*

To know an applicant personally means that the guarantor is able to confirm aspects of the applicant's personal attributes such as name, approximate age, place of birth, physical description and some personal history such as occupation and place of residence.

provide the requested information contained in his or her passport;

be accessible to Passport Canada for verification;

reside in Canada, in the USA or in any of the areas where submission of this application form is authorized, e.g. Bermuda. It is not necessary that the guarantor reside in the same country as the applicant.

A family member or person residing at the same address as you may be your guarantor, provided that he or she meets the specified requirements.

[Kimbear 53]

The Bold part that Udella wrote is the hardest part of getting a passport. Most Canadians have only had one since the new rules were put into effect 2years ago (?) i think. So for me finding someone with a unexpired passport of 5 years was very hard, add on the fact they had to know me for 2 years already. I ended up asking a co-worker to do it for me.

[MichaelANDVelvet 2]

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it. I am working on a project that I will announce on here soon that will be a salute to everyone on here that has tried, accomplished, or failed at this journey we call on here, the visa journey.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

If you have no one who satisfies the 'guarantor' situation (what about your wife/fiancee?), then you can always use the form 'Declaration In lieu of Guarantor" http://www.ppt.gc.ca...2.aspx?lang=eng . The form isn't available on line but you can phone and have one mailed to you. You may also be able to get a copy of the form from one of the Canadian Consulates in the US.

Contact information: http://www.ppt.gc.ca/service/contact.aspx?lang=eng

Edited April 2, 2011 by Kathryn41

[MichaelANDVelvet 2]

Well surprisingly my aunt came to town to visit just the day I needed a guarantor. She signed and filled it all out. She is my Dad's sister, also born in Canada. Canada here I come!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Well surprisingly my aunt came to town to visit just the day I needed a guarantor. She signed and filled it all out. She is my Dad's sister, also born in Canada. Canada here I come!

handy dandy

[Krikit 1,164]

Yay Trailmix! So awesome to see you posting again.

I'm going to link your post in the Immigration Guide since it's pretty valuable information. Thank you.

[MichaelANDVelvet 2]

Does anyone know of a moving service to rent trucks and or cars to move my stuff into canada? i figured that would be easier than importing my truck. I could just sell my truck and then buy a canadian car.

[Krikit 1,164]

Vehicles in Canada are expensive. Make sure you compare costs to ensure that's what you really want to do.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Do your research for cars---- My parents in Canada have a 2009 fully loaded Toyota Venza--they paid approx $42000 Cdn. My inlaws in Floirida have the almost exact same 2009 Venza and they paid $$34000 usd! Not sure what the exchange rate was back in late 2009. But ares tend to be more$$$$$ in Canada with the taxes and such!! You will learn tro laugh when people say--oh you Canadians get FREE healthcare,lol I wont start that debate here,lol