Moving, unaccompanied items

[awkwardsoul 20]

I'm moving via http://www.upack.com/ I found them searching around the Canada forums - anyone have recent experience with them?

What I was confused about, is what they told me over the phone, plus with the paperwork they sent, I just need to do "U.S. Customs Form 3299 and Proof of Status/Citizenship - Visa, Passport, or documents that show you have legal permission to move yourself and your personal items into the United States."

They said I just need to give that to the driver when they grab my stuff in Canada and that's it. I thought everyone had to fax back an I-94 once I've done my POE? I described that situation to them and they said I don't need to fax anything to them once I enter the US.

[dukeandduchess 141]

What about giving them a photocopy of your K1 visa? But yeah, I think you would have to send back the I-94 because your items have to either go with you at your POE or follow you (which in my mind reads: I-94). Just wanted to make sure: you know your things can't enter the US before you do, right?

Sorry I can't help more :/

[awkwardsoul 20]

That's what I thought too - that I need an I-94 thus me POE'n first. The moving company said it doesn't matter and they just need a copy of my Visa when they come to pick up my shipping container. Bleh, doesn't sound right to me.

[Colleens 40]

I used ABF back in 2010 and I did have to fax my visa and I-94 to them. Your goods can not preceed you so that is why you must provide the I-94, so if the CBP agent asks they can prove that you have already entered the US. Your visa alone does not prove this.

[awkwardsoul 20]

I used ABF back in 2010 and I did have to fax my visa and I-94 to them. Your goods can not preceed you so that is why you must provide the I-94, so if the CBP agent asks they can prove that you have already entered the US. Your visa alone does not prove this.

Gah! Okie, I must of gotten a dud agent when I booked...

I just called the local ABF office (not the 1-888 customer service number I called to book it) and they knew the score, I have to fax/email a copy of my visa and I-94 (+ customs form). Gave me all the numbers and such. YAY! Made it much easier than I thought it was going to be.

Thanks all <3