One of my frnd just got boarding from new delhi. She was with her husband who is PR. Immigration told her that she is not allowed to enter canada as she has COPR aftr her husband talked to immigration and they saw their all documents of marriage and many more things.After 3,4 hours they allow her to catch plane bt she told me that just cancel ur tickets as i had booked my ticket for 22 march. she said u wll not allowed to pass with COPR so guys my husband just cancelled my ticket and i think u guys should too. that’s just recent experience their security is so tight that better to wait till things wll be good.
COPR and coronavirus
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The US-Canada border is closed for non essential travel. Travel for seeing immigration benefits is considered "non essential" per the CBSA. Seems pretty clear.
it is not just a possibility they have made it clear on their website that your file will reopen and all formalities will be done again .... including medical test, criminal check, passport and security check. with the past experience of dealing with IRCC it will take at least 2-3 years to clear the backlog.
Okay, so the thing I'm now confused with is if they are not processing COPR's at all, how does that work when you are immediate family of a Canadian. Under what grounds are they then admitting immediate family members? I wish they would address this specific scenario.
There are two things being discussed and we're getting confused. To clarify:
Airports: Currently on pause for all non citizens till June 30, unless you're in the US for 14 days before landing in Canada. See order here: https://orders-in-council.canada.ca/attachment.php?attach=38952&lang=en
Land Border: Are currently closed to everyone for "non essential travel."
Airports: Currently on pause for all non citizens till June 30, unless you're in the US for 14 days before landing in Canada. See order here: https://orders-in-council.canada.ca/attachment.php?attach=38952&lang=en
Land Border: Are currently closed to everyone for "non essential travel."
essentially no one wants to own it now. they are very well aware, thousands of people have this question and are in stressful situation right now. If some official can come ahead and at least annouce that no COPR can land, that will be accepable, but no clear information is worse.
Hello Guys, this is brief text from government Canada order.
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada)
Definition of immediate family member
1 In this Order, immediate family member , in respect of a person means
(a) the spouse or common-law partner of the person;
(b) a dependent child of the person or of the person's spouse or common-law partner; gold
(c) a dependent child of a dependent child referred to in paragraph (b) .
Prohibition
2 Any foreign national , as defined in subsection 2 (1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act , is prohibited from entering Canada if they arrive by means of an aircraft from a foreign country.
Non-application
3 Section 2 does not apply to
(a) a person who has been only in the United States or Canada during the period of 14 days before the day on which they arrived in Canada;
(b) an immediate family member of a Canadian citizen or of a permanent resident as defined in subsection 2 (1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act ;
(c) a person registered as an Indian under the Indian Act ;
(d) 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;
(e) a crew member as defined in subsection 101.01 (1) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations ;
(f) a person who is exempt from the requirement to obtain a temporary resident visa under paragraph 190 (2) (a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and the immediate family members of that person;
Read full article here
https://orders-in-council.canada.ca/attachment.php?attach=38952&lang=en
Those who are in confusion, It clearly say that IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF PR is allowed to enter Canada
At least one good news amid tense situation.
P.S. - Travel ban is going on till 30 June 2020
Minimizing the Risk of Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease in Canada Order (Prohibition of Entry into Canada)
Definition of immediate family member
1 In this Order, immediate family member , in respect of a person means
(a) the spouse or common-law partner of the person;
(b) a dependent child of the person or of the person's spouse or common-law partner; gold
(c) a dependent child of a dependent child referred to in paragraph (b) .
Prohibition
2 Any foreign national , as defined in subsection 2 (1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act , is prohibited from entering Canada if they arrive by means of an aircraft from a foreign country.
Non-application
3 Section 2 does not apply to
(a) a person who has been only in the United States or Canada during the period of 14 days before the day on which they arrived in Canada;
(b) an immediate family member of a Canadian citizen or of a permanent resident as defined in subsection 2 (1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act ;
(c) a person registered as an Indian under the Indian Act ;
(d) 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;
(e) a crew member as defined in subsection 101.01 (1) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations ;
(f) a person who is exempt from the requirement to obtain a temporary resident visa under paragraph 190 (2) (a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and the immediate family members of that person;
Read full article here
https://orders-in-council.canada.ca/attachment.php?attach=38952&lang=en
Those who are in confusion, It clearly say that IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF PR is allowed to enter Canada
At least one good news amid tense situation.
P.S. - Travel ban is going on till 30 June 2020
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Yes, you should be fine as per the Instructions:
Restriction is not applicable to :
(b) an immediate family member of a Canadian citizen or of a permanent resident as defined in subsection 2(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
Definition of immediate family member
1 In this Order, immediate family member, in respect of a person means
(a) the spouse or common-law partner of the person;
(b) a dependent child of the person or of the person’s spouse or common-law partner; or
(c) a dependent child of a dependent child referred to in paragraph (b).
Permanent resident as per subsection 2(1) of Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
permanent resident means a person who has acquired permanent resident status and has not subsequently lost that status under section 46. (résident permanent)
I have copied the exact words from the official instructions and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
I think it's clear we will be permitted to travel, but I want to be able to activate my permanent residence, otherwise I will end up unable to work etc. They will surely have to process COPR's of spouses of Canadian citizens?
Yes, please go and get turned back. Haven't you been reading the posts?
I guess so the foreign nationals residing in the US (for > 14 days) can take a flight to Canada?
the problem is that airlines are not allowing you to travel unless you have a PR card in hand...
Yes but there is a ban till april 13 on all foreign national with COPRs. I guess not right now.
Not that the call agent is going to help, but I had called Air Transat who I am booked to fly with on the 2nd of April from the UK who said I would be fine providing I meet the criteria of Canadian immigration.
I will bring a signed affidavit of common law status and a colour copy of my partners passport and birth certificate as well as the Canadian government order. If that isn't enough to prove it then nothing will be.
Hi,
So immediate family members means then why they are stopping wife and kids who have copr