Thank you so much for your advice! I was aware that there were changes in the rules since Feb 2008 but I wasn't sure if that would make it longer or shorter than before. As we are required to send it to Canada (not Buffalo), I will just stick with that list and assume that, for now, less is better. They actually don't require proof of funds at this point. You're just supposed to fill a number in the box. We're also getting started on the criminal checks. Besides the FBI, I am aware that we need to get police checks from every state we've lived in since age 18 (I think these are the current rules). Any chance there's a central place to get these or do we really have to go through the tedious task and expense of getting them all? (probably yes, I assume)

Good luck getting yours finalized and I'd love to hear how you like Canada once you get there!

best,
Collette