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Hi! I am thinking about using Pirate Ship to ship two boxes weighs about 50 lbs from the USA to Canada due to job relocation. My question is, it seems like I may be charged brokerage fees if I choose a UPS service. If I choose one of the more expensive USPS services instead, is it correct that I would not be charged any brokerage fees upon delivery?

I am also wondering how Canadian duties and taxes would apply in this situation. Since these boxes contain only my used personal belongings and clothing as part of my relocation from the U.S. to Canada, would I potentially be charged any tariffs, customs duties, or taxes? To avoid being charged for any tariffs on my used clothing, should I just declare the value of my stuffs as 20 dollars or less?

Thank you very much!

Hello everyone, I am currently preparing my SOWP application from the United States (I am a Chinese citizen). I am in the final few months of my OPT and hold a Master's degree from the U.S. I also have a Canadian visitor visa that is valid for 10 years. My spouse is an international PhD student in Canada and has approximately 1.5 years remaining in their program. I have two questions:

1. My SOWP Document Checklist does not specifically request proof of funds. Should I still include bank statements under the "Client Information" section? If my spouse has sufficient income to support me, would it be acceptable to provide only my spouse's bank statements, or should I include my own as well? I don't currently have much income, but I do have sufficient savings in my home country's bank account.

2. Which IRCC account should be used to submit the application—my own account or my spouse's account? Additionally, when preparing letters of explanation or personal statements, should they be written from my perspective as the applicant, or from my spouse's perspective as the supporting spouse?

Thank you very much in advance for any advice!