[AnonymousCanadian]

I have my Visa Screen and State licensing applications underway. Now I am wondering about some practical aspects of moving to the US. Does anyone have advice or links on: how to prepare for moving to the US (documentation required when moving car, belongings, etc), and how to establish credit in the US. Thanks!

[RNGrad2006]

Originally Posted by AnonymousCanadian

I have my Visa Screen and State licensing applications underway. Now I am wondering about some practical aspects of moving to the US. Does anyone have advice or links on: how to prepare for moving to the US (documentation required when moving car, belongings, etc), and how to establish credit in the US. Thanks!

We originally came to the US from Canada in year 2000 and it takes a while to establish credit. They treat you as if you have NO credit and don't check your Canadian credit. And getting a drivers licence is like starting over again as well. As far as the car goes it is a long paperwork nightmare but it did not cost us actual dollars. You can go to get your car inspected as well you need a letter from the manufacturer. When we moved our car was only about a year old so was not that complicated but it did take some time and effort to get all the paperwork done. You can probably get the details from the motor vehicle department in the US where you intend to move to as each state may have different requirements.

[canadian_girl75]

I have question:

I read somewhere that if your spouse is and American(mine is) and you want to come to the USA on a TN Visa (assuming all is in order)...the immegration officer is likely to refuse you entry taking into account the "prima fauci" rule...that a US immegration cannot be epected to believe that a US citizen would choose to remain in his country for an short or indefinate amount of time.

What do you think?

Then the other side is that if you apply as a wife the husband (US Citizen) must establish domicile (housing) in the US to sponsor you which means separation.

Also with the TN Visa you can't have dual intent (come on a TN visa intending to get a green card once you arrive)

It seems every avenue we explore leads to a dead end

HELLLLLLPPPPP

[nurse.me]

Hi Suzanne,
I have my BSN.I graduated in 1996 in my home country. I have been working as a dermatology nurse here in the Arabian Gulf for 8 years. I plan to have a refresher course in the US and eventually take my RN there.Is it possible to work in the USA with just my BSN degree and get my RN over there eventually?
I will appreciate any info you give me...thanks

[Virka]

Hello everybody. I need your advice. We (me and my husband) are the citizens of EU and want to relocate to Canada. He is an engineer, I'm- RN. What is the best way for us to immigrate - by "Skilled workers and professionals" (he would be the principal applicant) or by nursing program (for exmpl., http://www.newsolutionscanada.com/nurse/index.html ). Which way is the fast and mostly proper? Thank you in advance.

[Silverdragon102]

Originally Posted by nurse.me

Hi Suzanne,
I have my BSN.I graduated in 1996 in my home country. I have been working as a dermatology nurse here in the Arabian Gulf for 8 years. I plan to have a refresher course in the US and eventually take my RN there.Is it possible to work in the USA with just my BSN degree and get my RN over there eventually?
I will appreciate any info you give me...thanks

we did answer your question in the International forum. This is a thread regarding Canadians working in the US

[freeroad]

Hi, my qestion is a little off the topic, but not totally. I'm an RN in Vancouver (BC), going to take an job in San Francisco (CA) in December, and most likely will stay there for couple of years. I can't decide whether drive my car or take a flight for this trip.
If I drive this 1600km(18hr) for two days (stay in motel at night), I can take all my luggages with me (too much for the flight), and see some places along the trip, and keep my car for a while. But I am inexperinced in long distance driving ALONE, not familiar with the road condition and weather (rain or snow at this time of year), and most important, not sure if my car (1989 Toyota-tercel) is capable for this long trip. So if anything happens to the car, I don't have a plan-B.
If I take the flight, I would have to pay for extra luggage, and rent a car in SF (heard it's quite expensive).
This question might sound stupid for you, who have been travelling a lot. But any advice would be very appreciated!

[epg_pei]

You'll have to import your car into the US if you're going to stay for a couple of years. Here's an informative page to help you decide. http://www.foreignborn.com/visas_imm...ingyourcar.htm It sucks when you're surprised with this at the border as I was. I had a plan B though, they're great!

[janfrn]

Further to what epg_pei said...

It might be more economical to get your Tercel in good running condition and import it to the US. Invest in a good cellphone and a provider with excellent coverage. It's free to call 411 from your cellphone, so you'd have communications available in most areas while you're driving. Stick to well-travelled roads. Take an emergency survival kit with you, available from CAA for a nominal fee.

In January 2005, my daughter drove from Calgary to Montreal by herself, for similar reasons. It took her four days. She was fine, although I don't think she's anxious to do it again. She didn't enjoy driving through northern Ontario in the dark...

[Shantas]

I think you should bring your car to California. When I moved to Yuba City ( Near Sacramento) with my TN visa I flew from Edmonton. The hospital I worked for sent a rep to the airport to pick me up, but the problem was I was not able to buy a car untill I got my Social security card, it took me 6 weeks to get my card. It was awfull....in California you need a car or you are stuck.
My friend from Edmonton drove her car from Edmonton, she also worked at the same hospital and she helped me out.