part IV, the big IR1/CR1 DQ'd message group...

[Hawk Riders 814]

@David1320, you are also invited

 

[kkeys 40]

Pods and UHaul are both around 5k for me 🥴 Any other suggestions of shipping freight etc?

[ToddD 23]

21 minutes ago, kkeys said:

Pods and UHaul are both around 5k for me 🥴 Any other suggestions of shipping freight etc?

I got quotes for the same thing from BC to Seattle. The best I was able to get was about $4,000 for 70 boxes and 3 room of furniture in a fairly large shipping truck company. Prices are all over the board. I just did a google search for international moving companies and did a ton of calling and emailing around. It's helpful if you are very specific about the number of boxes you estimate, as well as the furniture and appliances. Everything costs money, so being specific help with an accurate estimate. I got estimates from 4 to 20,000, so do your homework. 

[kkeys 40]

5 minutes ago, ToddD said:

I got quotes for the same thing from BC to Seattle. The best I was able to get was about $4,000 for 70 boxes and 3 room of furniture in a fairly large shipping truck company. Prices are all over the board. I just did a google search for international moving companies and did a ton of calling and emailing around. It's helpful if you are very specific about the number of boxes you estimate, as well as the furniture and appliances. Everything costs money, so being specific help with an accurate estimate. I got estimates from 4 to 20,000, so do your homework. 

It sucks cause I don't have all that much stuff overall to take. I'm not taking any furniture or anything big. It's just clothes, decor, special stuff etc. I can't justify all that $$ on so few things but can't figure out other options. 

I don't think airlines would let me check tote bins would they?

[Ontarkie 14,221]

9 minutes ago, kkeys said:

It sucks cause I don't have all that much stuff overall to take. I'm not taking any furniture or anything big. It's just clothes, decor, special stuff etc. I can't justify all that $$ on so few things but can't figure out other options. 

I don't think airlines would let me check tote bins would they?

A U-Haul trailer shouldn't cost that much. Would a U-haul Pick-up truck work, it might be cheaper then the 20foot trucks.

Do you have somewhere safe and trustworthy you can store some things? If you do you can bring your stuff over in a couple trips or so. 

[ToddD 23]

8 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

A U-Haul trailer shouldn't cost that much. Would a U-haul Pick-up truck work, it might be cheaper then the 20foot trucks.

Do you have somewhere safe and trustworthy you can store some things? If you do you can bring your stuff over in a couple trips or so. 

Right. A UHaul is a reasonable option and you can drive that over the border. I just had too much stuff to deal with all of the lifting myself. 

[dennisv 23]

On 11/8/2022 at 8:51 PM, kkeys said:

Interviewing tomorrow morning! Wish me luck everyone! 

Will update on everything tomorrow afternoon, including how my  medical went, where I'm staying in Montreal and so on! Been so so busy this month getting things together I haven't had a chance to update here ! ❤️

Hi, I was there on the 9th too. Mine was 745am. What time was your appt? Good outcome?

Edited November 15, 2022 by dennisv

[kkeys 40]

6 minutes ago, dennisv said:

Hi, I was there on the 9th too. Mine was 745am. What time was your appt? Good outcome?

730am! I was lined up outside around 715 and done looking for my friend by 815! We probably seen each other. I had a black coat, long blondish hair, long sleeved flower dress. 

Great experience and outcome! Approved on the spot. Got the email today my passport is here to pickup but I'll be going Friday due to work schedule. 

I'm hoping to take some time this week and write about my medical in Toronto, and my experience in Montreal with hotels etc. 

 

Edited November 15, 2022 by kkeys

[dennisv 23]

8 minutes ago, kkeys said:

730am! I was lined up outside around 715 and done looking for my friend by 815! We probably seen each other. I had a black coat, long blondish hair, long sleeved flower dress. 

Great experience and outcome! Approved on the spot. Got the email today my passport is here to pickup but I'll be going Friday due to work schedule. 

I'm hoping to take some time this week and write about my medical in Toronto, and my experience in Montreal with hotels etc. 

 

I think I did see you. You might have been like 3 or 4th in line then. There were a few 8/815 people lined up too. 

Glad you had a good outcome, I got put into AP..

[kkeys 40]

4 minutes ago, dennisv said:

I think I did see you. You might have been like 3 or 4th in line then. There were a few 8/815 people lined up too. 

Glad you had a good outcome, I got put into AP..

Oh no! What was the reason to put you into AP? 

[dennisv 23]

5 minutes ago, kkeys said:

Oh no! What was the reason to put you into AP? 

Not 100% sure but I’m guessing my travel history . 

[kkeys 40]

hopefully they can sort it out quickly and effeciently ! ❤️

[Hawk Riders 814]

15 hours ago, dennisv said:

Not 100% sure but I’m guessing my travel history . 

Sorry you were given the DS-5535; glad you found the support thread for that one though! 

[Van24 13]

23 hours ago, ToddD said:

I got quotes for the same thing from BC to Seattle. The best I was able to get was about $4,000 for 70 boxes and 3 room of furniture in a fairly large shipping truck company. Prices are all over the board. I just did a google search for international moving companies and did a ton of calling and emailing around. It's helpful if you are very specific about the number of boxes you estimate, as well as the furniture and appliances. Everything costs money, so being specific help with an accurate estimate. I got estimates from 4 to 20,000, so do your homework. 

Hi @ToddD,

Could you please share the name of the company you used? I am planning the same move from BC to Seattle and finding a right moving company is a headache. You are absolutely right that prices are all over, so far I've got from $7000 till ~$10000 for 3 bd apartment. 

[ToddD 23]

21 minutes ago, Van24 said:

Hi @ToddD,

Could you please share the name of the company you used? I am planning the same move from BC to Seattle and finding a right moving company is a headache. You are absolutely right that prices are all over, so far I've got from $7000 till ~$10000 for 3 bd apartment. 

I used Campbell Moving. Here is their info. I first started with the web site link and then worked with LeeAnn. She was very nice. Remember to be as specific as possible for an accurate quote. 

 

LeeAnn Galant

 

Relocation Specialist

Campbell Moving Calgary

320A 28 St, NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 5R2

P 587-885-0337