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COPR and coronavirus

navinball

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Feb 26, 2018
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once again the restriction is on the airline. if an airline boards you then cbp will not turn you back on a 10000 mile return trip.
 

Jane2019

Star Member
Jun 2, 2019
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Yup just saw. This is great news people! Many thanks to the person that added the link here. It is just a matter of time now, look like :)
This will be a stupid question: the approval date mentioned in the update, is that the date in the 'Final decision' section of the online application? Otherwise, is there another date on the physical COPR form?

Thanks!
 

IGOR_BR

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Sep 11, 2015
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New update from IRCC.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/03/canada-provides-update-on-exemptions-to-travel-restrictions-to-protect-canadians-and-support-the-economy.html

March 20, 2020—Ottawa—The Government of Canada is providing an update on travel restrictions put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19.

Exemptions to the air travel restrictions will apply to foreign nationals who have already committed to working, studying or making Canada their home, and travel by these individuals will be considered essential travel for land border restrictions.

The exemptions include

  • seasonal agricultural workers, fish/seafood workers, caregivers and all other temporary foreign workers
  • international students who held a valid study permit, or had been approved for a study permit, when the travel restrictions took effect on March 18, 2020
  • permanent resident applicants who had been approved for permanent residence before the travel restrictions were announced on March 16, 2020, but who had not yet travelled to Canada
In addition, a temporary modification is being made to the Labour Market Impact Assessment process for agriculture and food processing employers, as the required 2-week recruitment period will be waived for the next 6 months.

We are also increasing the maximum allowable employment duration for workers in the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program from 1 to 2 years. This will improve flexibility and reduce the administrative burden for employers, including those in food processing.

To safeguard the continuity of trade, commerce, health and food security for all Canadians, temporary foreign workers in agriculture, agri-food, seafood processing and other key industries will be allowed to travel to Canada under exemptions being put in place to the air travel restrictions that took effect on March 18.

In addition to health screening protocols before travel, all individuals entering from abroad must isolate for 14 days upon their arrival in Canada.

Allowing foreign workers to enter Canada recognizes their vital importance to the Canadian economy, including food safety and security for Canadians and the success of Canadian food producers. The arrival of farm workers and fish/seafood workers is essential to ensure that planting and harvesting activities can take place. There will always be jobs available for Canadians who wish to work on farms and at food processing plants.

Those affected by these exemptions should not try to travel to Canada immediately. We will announce when the exemptions are in place, which we anticipate will be early next week.

These exemptions follow others announced earlier this week, for

  • foreign nationals travelling at the invitation of the Canadian government for a purpose related to the containment of COVID-19
  • close family members of Canadian citizens
  • close family members of Canadian permanent residents
  • a person who is authorized, in writing, by a consular officer of the Government of Canada to enter Canada for the purpose of reuniting immediate family members
  • a person registered as an Indian under the Indian Act
  • accredited diplomats and family members (including NATO, those under the United Nations Headquarters Agreement, other organizations)
  • air crews
  • any foreign national, or group of foreign nationals, whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Minister of Public Safety
  • members of the Canadian military, visiting forces and their family members
  • transiting passengers
This is gold! Thanks for sharing!
 

aurelero

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Jan 18, 2019
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Such a relief for many of us!! I don't want to be a killjoy but can they revoke this in a few weeks? If so, they could say some of us had a window to land and they did not take the opportunity.
 
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IGOR_BR

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Sep 11, 2015
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So no restrictions for COPr.Isnt it ?Just confirming?
That’s my understanding... Just remember: “Those affected by these exemptions should not try to travel to Canada immediately. We will announce when the exemptions are in place, which we anticipate will be early next week.”
 
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whyCorona

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Mar 17, 2020
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Such a relief for many of us!! I don't want to be a killjoy but can they revoke this in a few weeks? If so, they could say some of us had a window to land and they did not take the opportunity.
Be positive! There are many possibilities. Things could go well or go worst. This is just an announcement and they need to publish the dates when these new exemptions will be implemented. They are accessing the situation. My bet is that these exemptions will come into effect somewhere between 5th April - 15th April.

Things could go bad in home countries too. India has banned all international flights to land in its soil from 22nd March to 29th March.

So anything can happen. Its so tricky situation with this COVID19. It's one step at a time situation to all countries to fight this and they also need to consider impact on economies with these travel bans. If you have read the press release they have mentioned this.

Be safe! Be positive! Be vigil!
 
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Roger Heeralal

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Mar 18, 2020
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Be positive! There are many possibilities. Things could go well or go worst. This is just an announcement and they need to publish the dates when these new exemptions will be implemented. They are accessing the situation. My bet is that these exemptions will come into effect somewhere between 5th April - 15th April.

Things could go bad in home countries too. India has banned all international flights to land in its soil from 22nd March to 29th March.

So anything can happen. Its so tricky situation with this COVID19. It's one step at a time situation to all countries to fight this and they also need to consider impact on economies with these travel bans. If you have read the press release they have mentioned this.

Be safe! Be positive! Be vigil!
But at least it is still some hope now