Driving over a car from Canada to the USA

[Jason&Sarah2025 1]

Hi all, 

I’m wondering on the process of having my fiancé drive over on his K1 Visa to America.  He has a car which he is currently paying for at the moment and his bank account with money inside so he can continue to pay for the car. 

 

My question is what papers would be need to drive over the car... for his one time entry into the USA on the K1 Visa? 

 

He has driven over many times on his visitor visa but I know the one time entry will be different. Any help is appreciated. 

 

Thank you, 

sarah 

[JFH 12,191]

*~*~*country-specific question moved to Canada regional forum*~*~*

[templeton 120]

When you say he's currently paying for it, does that mean he has a car loan through a bank?

 

If there is a secured loan attached to the vehicle (like most vehicle loans), it's very unlikely the lender will agree to let him leave permanently with it without paying off the loan first. And without proof of ownership, he won't be able to import the vehicle. He should speak to the lender to figure out his options.

[NikLR 13,231]

He cannot import a car he doesnt own.  When you have a loan you dont own the vehicle.  Some people have had success getting a loan in the USA and paying off the Canadian loan.  But that was an IR1/CR1 who can travel easier and work immediately compared to a K1.  Your fiance needs to check with the company he owes the loan to.  They will let him know if he's even allowed to move outside of Canada with the car even if he doesnt import it within the first year.  

[Jason&Sarah2025 1]

On 5/31/2018 at 9:59 AM, NikLR said:

He cannot import a car he doesnt own.  When you have a loan you dont own the vehicle.  Some people have had success getting a loan in the USA and paying off the Canadian loan.  But that was an IR1/CR1 who can travel easier and work immediately compared to a K1.  Your fiance needs to check with the company he owes the loan to.  They will let him know if he's even allowed to move outside of Canada with the car even if he doesnt import it within the first year.  

Thank you for letting me know. He paid off the car and will be driving it over. And then paying back that money with a loan. Thank you all so much for helping me figure this out.