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COPR and coronavirus

fimbrizi

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Dec 8, 2015
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Hi, I called the Canada Border Service Agency’s Border Information Service (BIS) and I was informed that I cannot landing and return to France if I stay few days in Canada due to Covid-19. They are allowing only landing for people that are moving definitely.

My CoPR will expire soon

Have you heard a similar instruction? If yes, do you know when will be allowed to do a short landing?

Thanks
 

Farahnaz11

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Hi, I called the Canada Border Service Agency’s Border Information Service (BIS) and I was informed that I cannot landing and return to France if I stay few days in Canada due to Covid-19. They are allowing only landing for people that are moving definitely.

My CoPR will expire soon

Have you heard a similar instruction? If yes, do you know when will be allowed to do a short landing?

Thanks
When did u get ur visa ?
 

Farahnaz11

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Last year. Will expire in the mid of May
Oh that’s pretty soon mine is expiring in May 12 as well but how come u not planning to stay for a while in Canada after landing that might help u not losing ur copr ?
 

pumpkin_latte

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Oct 17, 2019
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IRCC had encouraged people only on March 13; the whole world has changed drastically since then. Also, traveling has maximum risk.
I am unsure if Kubeir Kamal is followed by members on these boards or not, but the gentleman put out a very good video discouraging people from landing in Canada. His logic is correct: you have minimum or nil support structure upon landing, you risk infection during your travels and during transit, you'd find it hard pressed to self-quarantine; jobs would be hard to come by, it would be difficult to get banking basics, DL etc done in a reasonable amount of time given that everyone is working with skelatal staff and practising social distancing; you'll have to depend on the kindness of your neighbors to deal with supply-chain problems and delayed delivery of groceries; getting a phone number etc etc (or as Kubeir says 'Cetra cetra cetra). Soft landing seems to dissuaded as per experiences of members here

This problem will be exacerbated by immediate job loss amidst the outbreak; only once the outbreak eases and restrictions are lifted, can the newcomer population start finding work. And that too, not all job backgrounds will offer favourable opportunities.

From a Canadian perspective (let's unfairly assume for a moment that the IRCC is cruel and uncaring): it's a loss-loss situation for them to allow newcomers to come in at this time, without giving a blanket 6-month extension to everybody. Newcomers will burn out their money without being able to integrate; forcing them to be take any and all jobs, leading to exploitation. They could get sick and have no one to take care of them. As a single traveler, with no family n Canada, this is my nightmare. The whole point of bringing in smart, capable people will be wasted.

Although my heart yearns to come to Canada and start a new life, I would petition the IRCC (just in case some kind soul is reading this) and ask that people who are capable of traveling later this year, but are unwilling to travel, be allowed to get COPR/PRV extensions.

If this point has been belaboured, my apologies.
 

jefferson12

Full Member
Apr 5, 2020
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Hi! Does anyone know if I can arrive in a different city? For example my CoPR says destination “Toronto” is that ok if I arrive in Vancouver? I’m not finding any flights from Japan to Toronto.
Thanks in advance
 

aurelero

Star Member
Jan 18, 2019
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France
Hi! Does anyone know if I can arrive in a different city? For example my CoPR says destination “Toronto” is that ok if I arrive in Vancouver? I’m not finding any flights from Japan to Toronto.
Thanks in advance
As long it's not in Quebec no issue with that (actually one guy here landed in Montreal and he was lucky to not be rejected).
 
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Bs65

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Mar 22, 2016
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Hi! Does anyone know if I can arrive in a different city? For example my CoPR says destination “Toronto” is that ok if I arrive in Vancouver? I’m not finding any flights from Japan to Toronto.
Thanks in advance
Just keep in mind that if arriving in the current emergency you will still need a 14 day isolation plan whether that is Vancouver or Toronto. Basically whichever airport you plan to exit or transit to airside.
 

Canaspirant xyz

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Aug 21, 2018
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I just came across this info in Cic news letter.Though nothing new but sounds little positive.May be some of u have read this.

"In addition, those who hold confirmation of permanent residence, and permanent residence visas may be eligible for an extended deadline, as long as they inform IRCC of their situation via the web form."
Hope to hear from them soon.
 

jyyde

Full Member
May 3, 2017
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Hi guys, just to update you on my landing process yesterday.

Travelled with 3 dependants from London Heathrow Airport via AirCanada to Toronto for soft landing and staying for 3 weeks, upon checking in at Heathrow they had to verify by ringing CIC to know we are allowed to travel with our COPR and the process took just about 10 minutes.

The plane was reasonable full but social distancing was in place and be prepared to fill a landing card which will ask of where you will be staying , upon arrival at Toronto we were given a Convid-19 form to fill which ask for details of where we will be isolating, then proceeded to a desk to drop the landing card and was asked general questions like purpose of trip,if we have any symptoms and where we plan to isolate.

Afterwards we proceeded to the main entry point, this is where the officer asked me about where we plan to isolate, if there is any vulnerable living in the address over the age of 60, how much money I have with me then we submitted our passports/ signed COPR docs and was asked to go have a sit for him to process them which took like 15 minutes.

Overall, it was a stress free experience but what I observed was each officer we met warned us sternly about the 14 days isolation and the repercussions if we violate it like fines and possibility of jail sentence. No Joking about this, no walks, groceries and one particular officer said we will check you up at this address and must meet you all four at home

So that’s all I can remember so far but will be happy for questions.

All the best to you all.