Has anyone unlocked an RRSP from outside Canada?

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AZKira
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Has anyone unlocked an RRSP from outside Canada?

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I'm a non-resident Canadian, living in Arizona for several years with Green Card and American husband. I have a federally-regulated locked-in RRSP with TD Canada Trust which I would like to unlock and cash out. They tell me that I have to travel to Canada and do it in person.

There's nobody working at the branch that has my RRSP who has actually ever met me - I moved years ago and they have a lot of staff turnover.

Has anyone been able to unlock from within the U.S., without making a trip? Please tell me how you accomplished it!
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