Moving to the United States from Canada Great Canadian Van Lines has experienced bonded staff to help make your move as stress free as possible when relocating your household goods from anywhere in Canada to anywhere in the United States. With over 40 agents in Canada and 350 affiliated agents through a U.S. Van Line there isn't a job or request we can't handle. Having performed thousands of household relocations from Canada to the U.S. we have mastered cross border moving and use our experience to assure our clients top quality service without compromise. When moving to the U.S. you must be aware that additional paper work and customs documentation is required to clear your goods. Although it is not a requirement for you to be at the border to clear your shipment proper completion of your paperwork is mandatory. The following are some of the most common situations and paperwork required to ship your goods to the U.S. Scenario 1) You are a U.S. citizen moving back to the U.S. from Canada Requirements: Scanned copy of U.S. Passport or clear photocopy Secondary piece of Photo ID (ie. driver's license) Completed U.S. Customs Form 3299 Scenario 2) You are a Canadian citizen moving to the U.S. for work Requirements: Scanned copy or clear photocopy of Canadian Passport Secondary piece of Photo ID (ie. driver's license) Completed U.S. Customs Form 3299 Work Visa stamped on passport by U.S. Customs Scenario 3) You are a Canadian citizen moving to the U.S. Requirements: Scanned copy or clear photocopy of Canadian Passport Secondary piece of Photo ID (ie. driver's license) Completed U.S. Customs Form 3299 Copy of a Permanent Resident card (Green Card) Copy of your I-94 departure record Scenario 4) You are a Landed Immigrant moving to the U.S. for work Requirements: Scanned copy or clear photocopy of Passport Secondary piece of Photo ID (ie. driver's license) Completed U.S. Customs Form 3299 Work Visa stamped on passport by U.S. Customs If you do not fall into one of the above categories, please ask you moving consultant for the requirements for your specific situation. Your moving consultant will assist you in preparing your required documents. When moving cross border please note that the following items are prohibited from being shipped: Protected wildlife Explosives Ammunition Fireworks Goods made from endangered species (Please note that pianos 25 years and older may have ivory keys. If your piano contains Ivory, a letter from the Canadian Parks board is required to clear the piano through customs) IMPORTANT NOTE FOR OWNER PACKED CARTONS: Be aware that if packing your own cartons for cross border shipping you must identify on the carton the items inside the carton. For example if the carton has books, write books on the top of the carton. Note that improper labeling of your cartons will result in delays at the border and may prevent your shipment from crossing. For additional information on moving to the U.S. please check the following links: U.S. Customs Website: www.cbp.gov U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Website: www.uscis.gov