Moving date set !!

[Cantwait2gethome 0]

We finally have things in motion. Our moving date is December 18!!

This week has been very busy for us.

After calling around, we booked our truck with U-Haul, it is going to run us around $700 (included almost 900 free miles and 4 days rental of the truck) to go from Niagara Falls area to Illinois. Due to the fact that it was a one rental, the dealers here stated I would have to come in person to fill out the contract. In a sense, I am very thankful that they had us come to fill in the contract. The first lot we went to had poor looking trucks on the lot. After reading some of the horror stories, we decided to try a different dealer. The second one we went to, we booked with. The trucks on this dealers lot were all newer models(not a single one has rust on it , lol). The gentleman stated that he keeps 2 stocks on his lot, one for locals and one for one-ways, so I wouldnt have to worry about having a truck on my moving date. (we shall wait and see !) We put in an extra day just in case we have any problems.

Today I also put in my resignation at my job. It was very hard and a bit emotional . I really enjoy working for the company that I am working for (have superb managers), but there is nothing like home.

So now we are starting to do all the fun work

As of today, we have :

Changed address with bank, past and present employers(for tax slips),gave notice with our apartment manager, set up an RBC Centura account, notified montly bills of new address (credit cards,cable,etc), have disconnection date set up for utilities and cable, in process of getting insurance letter (for car insurance), have complience letter (even though car is not in complience for emissions)for car, in process of getting dog and our 2 cats vet records, started job hunting process, and have notified memberships of moving date.

Is there anything (besides packing boxes )that I have overlooked ? I know first hand that if you forget something after you move, its heck getting it changed. I have had so much happen this past week that I feel like I am missing something and cant quite put my finger on it. We have set the weekend of the 14th as clean up the apartment and get prepared to pack the truck weekend

Any input would be much appreciated!

So in less than a month, I will be able to finally say.......I am home !

[Flames9_RN 358]

Congrats!! Ensure u look over the truck prior to signing for it! And check the tire air pressure (with tires cold) My uhaul was in good shape. Only got 10 mpg, averaging 75 mph didnt help! :-)

[trailmix 77]

Wow, congrats, you are busy!

Anyway, I notice you are getting an insurance letter. I have seen people mention that they got a driver's abstract and it was helpful in getting insurance as well, so might be something to consider

[Cantwait2gethome 0]

TY! See that is one thing I forgot completely

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

We finally have things in motion. Our moving date is December 18!!

This week has been very busy for us.

After calling around, we booked our truck with U-Haul, it is going to run us around $700 (included almost 900 free miles and 4 days rental of the truck) to go from Niagara Falls area to Illinois. Due to the fact that it was a one rental, the dealers here stated I would have to come in person to fill out the contract. In a sense, I am very thankful that they had us come to fill in the contract. The first lot we went to had poor looking trucks on the lot. After reading some of the horror stories, we decided to try a different dealer. The second one we went to, we booked with. The trucks on this dealers lot were all newer models(not a single one has rust on it , lol). The gentleman stated that he keeps 2 stocks on his lot, one for locals and one for one-ways, so I wouldnt have to worry about having a truck on my moving date. (we shall wait and see !) We put in an extra day just in case we have any problems.

Today I also put in my resignation at my job. It was very hard and a bit emotional . I really enjoy working for the company that I am working for (have superb managers), but there is nothing like home.

So now we are starting to do all the fun work

As of today, we have :

Changed address with bank, past and present employers(for tax slips),gave notice with our apartment manager, set up an RBC Centura account, notified montly bills of new address (credit cards,cable,etc), have disconnection date set up for utilities and cable, in process of getting insurance letter (for car insurance), have complience letter (even though car is not in complience for emissions)for car, in process of getting dog and our 2 cats vet records, started job hunting process, and have notified memberships of moving date.

Is there anything (besides packing boxes )that I have overlooked ? I know first hand that if you forget something after you move, its heck getting it changed. I have had so much happen this past week that I feel like I am missing something and cant quite put my finger on it. We have set the weekend of the 14th as clean up the apartment and get prepared to pack the truck weekend

Any input would be much appreciated!

So in less than a month, I will be able to finally say.......I am home !

That's the best feeling in the world. Congrats and try not to do everything at once. I assumed that you have already set up the mail for redirection.

[kimmbo 0]

Last year kathryn41 made a great list of things to do before moving, it really is a fantastic list...I see you have already done many things on the list...heres her whole list in case you missed something...

KATHYRYN41'S LIST OF THINGS TO DO BEFORE MOVE:

If you are going to add him to your insurance, get a statement from his current insurer in Canada that he is covered from (beginning date) to (end date) - especially if there is any sort of a pre-existing health situation - some insurers need proof of continuing insurance coverage if you want to get immediate coverage without a waiting period; get copies of medical tests and reports from doctor and dentist for new US physician's records; set up any bank accounts he is keeping open with an online access; notify all utilities or regular account billers (ie. hydro, internet, phone, insurance, etc.) of date of last service and new address to send last bill on account and KEEP PHOTOCOPIES of all of these notifications (I made up a form letter that I filled in the account number and 'last date' and had to prove to cable company date of receipt) - there may be refunds available on things like insurances; notify Canada Revenue Agency of new address - especially if he receives GST credit since any monies paid after he crosses the border will have to be repaid, plus to receive tax package for year he leaves at new address; keep at least one Canadian account open if he is expecting a refund from CRA next tax year as it makes it easy for direct deposit; notify credit card holders of new address and if necessary, close accounts; obtain copy of Canadian Credit report - may or may not be accepted in the US but could be useful if applying for car loan jointly, etc.; change mailing address with Canada Post (needs to be done about 1 month prior to date of move); set aside important documents - school records, family photogaphs, personal achievements, correspondence, health records, receipts for warrantied appliances or proof of purchase for items being moved to the US (include serial numbers for electronics), plus last 7 years income tax records in case of audit, and bring; prepare a photocopy of every identification document - credit cards, birth certificate, SIN card, bank cards, etc. along with contact addresses and put copy in with important documents; decide what to do with RRSPs and non-locked-in employment pensions; notify Canada Pension Plan office of new address; notify Provincial health insurance of date leaving Canada; get Record of Employment from employer as may be eligible to apply for Employment Insurance once in US; bring a telephone directory from his Canadian city with him in case he needs to look up numbers after he leaves. If he is bringing pets, get a copy of their medical record from the vet. Arrange with friend or neighbour to check former residence after he leaves to verify mail, etc. isn't being left at old address (I had this happen even though Canada Post had change of address filed - got a refund on the fee to cover the 6 weeks they failed to redirect mail - but wouldn't have known if my next door neighbour hadn't sent the mail to me); leave new mailing address with same neighbour. If possible, try to pay off any outstanding debts prior to moving, but if not, definitely contact debt holders and make arrangements to keep paying on debts (ie. student loans, credit card bills, etc.). Use up any bonus points left on credit or account cards (Petropoints or Shoper Drugmart points, etc.); donate items to Good Will and receive income tax receipt for charitable deduction.

Something I did forget to arrange before hand and had to do long distance -Contact your employment references before you leave the country and ask them to write you a letter of recommendation that you can include with your resume and job applications in the US- it is unlikely a potential employer will contact someone outside of the country for references so try to make it as easy as possible for them to get those references. They may choose to follow up a really good reference with a call, if you make the short list but having the reference in front of them makes it easier for them to want to hire you;

If you want to bring special houseplants to the States, you can as long as they have a phytosanitary certificate issued from the Canadian Food and Inspection Agency - check the blue pages in the phone book. The certificate which lists all plants on it costs under $20 - don't remember the exact fee; they have to physically inspect the plants to verify disease and pest free;

Check customs list of banned and restricted items (ie alcohol, firearms, tobacco, items of ivory/endangered species, lottery tickets, etc.) to make sure you follow the necessary guidelines for allowable amounts and forms;

If you are hiring someone to clean your apartment after you move out, (often necessary to get your deposit back) check to make sure how they want payment - the cleaners I hired wanted cash - so I had to make arrangements with my neighbour to leave the money and the apartment key with her and for them to pick them up from her who then turned the key over to the landlord. Make sure your landlord knows your new address to send you back your deposit or any monies owed to you.

ORIGINAL THREAD LIST CAME FROM:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=62314

HOPE THIS HELPS! Oh yeah, forgot to say Good luck with your move!!

Edited November 21, 2007 by kimmbo

[daisylynn 0]

Congratulations!!!!!

[ThaiStyleUSA 1]

Congrats!

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

How exciting!!!! Congratulations