Now the real work begins... moving!

[Lights 56]

So, I've had an approved K1 visa for about 2 weeks now... and realizing it's now when the real work begins. Sure, I was anxious during the K1 application process. But with all our evidence, being organized and having all our documentation ahead of time, we knew that we would fly through the process with very little hiccups. Now that we've come this far, the real work begins. MOVING! Anyone else feel extreme stress during this time? I am super excited, but everything is so up in the air.

Due to me having to sell my condo. I realize now that I should've listed it a little earlier. It's only been on the market for about 2-3 weeks, but it's been a bit slow (and I'm in Vancouver, Vancouver and not surrounding suburbs). I'm hoping to move in June, but not sure if that's realistic. This part is probably the hardest part for me to plan. Along with that, just trying to find a reputable moving company and all that jazz. Oh boy!

[GermanCanadian89 7]

Having to move all your stuff must be a real pain in the #######! And it's not like you could get a head start on anything because, they suggest not to do anything until you've been approved! And then you're given 90 days to get married.

[Weston3220 4]

yeah moving gonna suck, at least for me most of my furniture is being given away to my grandma house for her new basement suite

My plan is my Car full of stuff, and maybe my dad helping me go to Bellingham and load stuff on Greyhound or Amtrak cheap frieght services

[Lights 56]

Yeah, most of my furniture I'm going to sell. I'll give my TV's to my brother or bring one. I saw a company called U-Pack but I'm not sure how great they are. They basically drop off a bin for you and you fill it up and they take it door to door. The quote I got was about $1300. I'm OK paying for it since I have small chest that I want to bring that was given to me from my grandma.

The only thing I'm hoping, praying and wishing for is my place to sell... FAST. So at least I have a rough idea of when I can move.

[ricnally 259]

I think you can save some money with U-Pack if you drive your stuff (in a borrowed truck or UHaul for $20) to the depot and fill the pod there. I'm planning to do that, myself.

[pro_star 52]

Steal boxes from office supply stores/retail stores/offices. Pack and INVENTORY!!

(That way you have an inventory list for the border crossing, and it makes life easier when you're unpacking. Where's this? Oh it's in with that.)

[NikLR 13,232]

I used a uhaul. 18 hours of driving. We were exhausted (well he was more so since he drove more) but it was worth it to make sure my crystal, desk, chest, and other expensive or memorable items got down here okay. We also brought a bbq that I'd bought for our anniversary and all my daughter's stuff she had in her room at my place in Canada. I cannot imagine having to give away, sell, or throw out anymore than I did. Maybe my desk or her bed frame but all the boxes were very important to me.

[Weston3220 4]

I think you can save some money with U-Pack if you drive your stuff (in a borrowed truck or UHaul for $20) to the depot and fill the pod there. I'm planning to do that, myself.

you know how much ? I am going to Call greyhound soon and amtrak and see what they can do if even allowed across border and also call the bellingham offices

renting a uhaul down was expensive when I was looking at it 0.30 a KM so 2000km to San diego bah the only thing IM bring that is big is my custom desk my brother made me out of old growth cedar from my grandpa lumber mill back in the day so and wont fit in my tiny car ha

[Flames9_RN 358]

When I rented a Uhaul back in 2004----1 didnt pay for mileage, it was included in the price. Still not super cheap, think it was around $800 from NS to DC, plus gas. I enjoy driving, thus why I went that route.

[ricnally 259]

you know how much ? I am going to Call greyhound soon and amtrak and see what they can do if even allowed across border and also call the bellingham offices

renting a uhaul down was expensive when I was looking at it 0.30 a KM so 2000km to San diego bah the only thing IM bring that is big is my custom desk my brother made me out of old growth cedar from my grandpa lumber mill back in the day so and wont fit in my tiny car ha

Upack will give you quotes for various scenarios: door-to-door/depot-to-door etc.

[Weston3220 4]

Just did a less then one bedroom quote of upack expensive! Uhaul cheaper for sure

[Flames9_RN 358]

Keep in mind the Uhaul truck gas mileage is going to suck,lol I think I got around 10mpg, but i drove it pretty hard

[mrs thb 331]

So, I've had an approved K1 visa for about 2 weeks now... and realizing it's now when the real work begins. Sure, I was anxious during the K1 application process. But with all our evidence, being organized and having all our documentation ahead of time, we knew that we would fly through the process with very little hiccups. Now that we've come this far, the real work begins. MOVING! Anyone else feel extreme stress during this time? I am super excited, but everything is so up in the air.

Due to me having to sell my condo. I realize now that I should've listed it a little earlier. It's only been on the market for about 2-3 weeks, but it's been a bit slow (and I'm in Vancouver, Vancouver and not surrounding suburbs). I'm hoping to move in June, but not sure if that's realistic. This part is probably the hardest part for me to plan. Along with that, just trying to find a reputable moving company and all that jazz. Oh boy!

I hear you Lights....it was putting the house up for sale that stressed me out big time, last time. But, I'm back doing it all again and can't wait for approval so I can list again.

Since you want a quick sale...I've known people to help out their agent by posting on kijiji and posting on work websites if your permitted. If you do, remember to re-post daily to keep your ad fresh.

[razspaz13 30]

lights......... love your post

yes stress stress stress........... dealing with immigration, selling stuff, selling house, selling cars, real estate agents, stress.....

did this all years ago when I moved overseas, now have to do it all over again and had ALOT less stuff then as I was s I n g l e ........ LOL

selling a house ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ahhhhhh even less certain than uscis maybe? LOL

[Lakehouse 293]

Thank goodness for all the moving threads on this forum, as I'd be completely at a loss otherwise!

And I'm currently going through what razspaz13 just described... listing this coming weekend!!

I still think I'm going with Upack - have minimized what I'm going to take, but it's still way more than I can transport alone, and there's no way that I'm driving a U-haul pulling my vehicle behind it, with 2 dogs, >4000km />2000miles across Canada and the US Holy Shmokers!!

I'll gladly pay to have someone else move my stuff, then I 'only' have to worry about driving that whole distance, with 2 dogs and my most important stuff in the vehicle.

Don't forget the CBP3299 form if you're having someone else move your belongings!

Good luck Lights!