I have multiple questions on shipping some personal belongings to Canada and I need some help based on your experiences.
- In the Personal Effects Accounting Document, there are multiple classification types and I need help knowing what category I fall under. I landed 2 years back and didn't get any of the forms stamped because I was staying for a short time. They told me I should do that next time I come. I am now shifting for good so in the classification types, am I "a settler" or "a former resident"?
- Should I submit the Personal Effects Document or is this something the officer or I will fill up in the airport based on a simple itemized list that I will create in a table format?
I have multiple questions on shipping some personal belongings to Canada and I need some help based on your experiences.
- In the Personal Effects Accounting Document, there are multiple classification types and I need help knowing what category I fall under. I landed 2 years back and didn't get any of the forms stamped because I was staying for a short time. They told me I should do that next time I come. I am now shifting for good so in the classification types, am I "a settler" or "a former resident"?
- Should I submit the Personal Effects Document or is this something the officer or I will fill up in the airport based on a simple itemized list that I will create in a table format?
If this is the first time that you are setting up a home in Canada, for an expected period of at least one year, you are a "settler", not a returning resident. You should prepare the forms.
Be aware that some CBSA agents do not understand the correct interpretation of the legislation and may refuse to accept the B4/BSF186 so long after landing as a PR. You may need to involve a senior officer if that happens.
If this is the first time that you are setting up a home in Canada, for an expected period of at least one year, you are a "settler", not a returning resident. You should prepare the forms.
so in the classification types when I select settler, the form says I arrive to Canada on.... Is this the date I first landed or the date I will settle permanently?
The shipping company are saying I must bring a proof I didn't live in Canada for this period. Is this true?
so in the classification types when I select settler, the form says I arrive to Canada on.... Is this the date I first landed or the date I will settle permanently?
The shipping company are saying I must bring a proof I didn't live in Canada for this period. Is this true?
Hi there! Can I please ask how this turned out? I'm also shipping my items from UK to Canada and filling up the form as a settler, and for the date I arrive - this should be the date I am planning to arrive in Canada right? Will this form be held by me or sent away to the shipping company?
Hi there! Can I please ask how this turned out? I'm also shipping my items from UK to Canada and filling up the form as a settler, and for the date I arrive - this should be the date I am planning to arrive in Canada right? Will this form be held by me or sent away to the shipping company?
