COPR and coronavirus

[MiteshDodia]

People with expired CoPRs in India, should we raise webform that we can fly? Vandebharat mission flights are allowing CoPRs to board and normal International flights are not going to resume atleast till July. Any suggestions, if we should raise webform now or not. IRCC will also take time for extension.

For expired COPRs and counterfoil, I believe when you inform IRCC that you are ready to travel then you would require to have a new counterfoil and re-issuance of COPR document which will be issued by VAC. Visa offices in India are closed at the moment not sure about other countries. You will have to resend your passports for stamping and I heard this time they will sanitise your documents before they receive it (COVID19 aftereffects).. which may further delay the process. So no point in informing IRCC with repat flights. I would recommend when the flights are fully operational then its the best time..

 

[Rahil Lakhani]

Dear all,

Is there any UAE resident who wants to travel to canada for landing and plan to return back to UAE?
Though flights are available for both inbound and outbound, it requires approval from MOFAIC.. to travel back to UAE..

Also, did anyone so far get the sure steps for COPR extension?
If we are sure enough, I would prefer to delay my landing and would plan for my permanent move once things are better.. dont want to take any chances with my Kid, specially!!

 

[d.c.sharma]

I applied online and got it in 3 weeks by post.

Just a query, after landing everyone is supposed to go for a 14-day self quarantine, so how were you able to apply for a SIN online? I mean it does require you to add a Proof of Address, how were you able to get that?

 

[jefferson12]

I received this response from the IRCC today. A bit different from the other ones I saw here.


Good day Jefferson,

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

We have forwarded the information you provided to the responsible office for their consideration.

They will contact you if further information is required or if a decision is made on the extension request.

Since your file is located at the Canadian visa office in Manila, Philippines, you may also contact them too in order to:

• Report important changes,
• Provide documents,
• Add a representative or designated individual on file,
• Obtain information regarding the status of your application, or
• Enquire on an outcome of a request.
• You will find the complete list of visa offices on ourwebsite.
  
  Once you have selected the office you wish to contact, you will be presented with the different contact options.
  
  Moreover, the Government of Canada is closely monitoring the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and any impacts on IRCC clients.
  
  To obtain the latest information on the situation, we invite you to consult the How the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is affecting immigration, refugees, citizenship and passport services page.
  
  We invite you to consult our website regularly. It will be updated as the situation evolves.
  
  We thank you for your patience during this difficult time.
  
  We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.
  
  We would also like to suggest the following online services that might be helpful to you with any immigration, refugee and/or citizenship future requests:
  
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  • Help Centre - To find answers, you may consult the different sections or type keywords related to your questions
    
    Sincerely,
    
    
    Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

 

[Canaspirant xyz]

For expired COPRs and counterfoil, I believe when you inform IRCC that you are ready to travel then you would require to have a new counterfoil and re-issuance of COPR document which will be issued by VAC. Visa offices in India are closed at the moment not sure about other countries. You will have to resend your passports for stamping and I heard this time they will sanitise your documents before they receive it (COVID19 aftereffects).. which may further delay the process. So no point in informing IRCC with repat flights. I would recommend when the flights are fully operational then its the best time..

Right.I think high commission of canada in delhi knows the situation and they are well aware of vac closures etc.So I don't think they will ask anyone to submit passports right now.I tweeted them yesterday that if we want to board the special flights for Canada we need to renew our copr.So kindly start the process so that we can board the flights as they are made available. But they sent the same message that if your counterfoil expires prior to start if commercial flights you do not need to mail us .We will contact you once FULL SERVICES RESUME.Now by services they can mean by their office as well as vac etc.

 

[Raj chandigarh]

My brother went to airline office in chandigarh India. The staff informed airlines are full.
Could you please help how to apply for tickets through net or do v need to contact some embassy first.
Thanks

 

[ravina06]

I have a flight from delhi to toronto on 24th but my final destination would be montreal. Has anyone taken a connecting flight during the covid times? Will they allow me to take a connecting flight?

 

[Raj chandigarh]

I booked the delhi -toronto (Air India) flight for May 20
My parents COPR going to expire on May 26,2020. I am travelling with them too

Could you please tell the procedure to book special flights.
Thanks

 

[sg0608]

Hi, can anybody please help me figure out if we can take uber/cab from the airport to airbnb in toronto after landing? I will be taking one of the air india flights soon and need to prepare accordingly as this is going to be my first landing in Canada.

Thanks!

 

[d.c.sharma]

Could you please tell the procedure to book special flights.
Thanks

No need to go to the embassy. You can go directly to airindia.in and try to book a flight. But I think all the flights to Canada are sold out now. You can keep looking if someone cancels, you might get lucky.

 

[ShagunW]

Website updated
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/service-delivery/coronavirus/permanent-residence.html

 

[RedSky]

Just an update,
Landed yesterday from US (JFK to YYZ).

Boarding - it was smooth, airlines agent did not even checked my PRTD or COPR, just checked my ID page of paper and issues boarding passes.

@ Toronto - landing was smooth. I was the only one in immigration office. Immigration competed in 10 minutes. Customs took time (around 25 mins) to process goods to follow list due to some system issue.
Service Canada is closed, so no SIN at airport or outside.
Rented a car, went straight to hotel with a stop for online grocery pickup at Walmart.

Cool..Did they ask you any questions regarding Quarantine, like where will you stay and show a copy of stay etc?

 

[RedSky]

Just an update,
Landed yesterday from US (JFK to YYZ).

Boarding - it was smooth, airlines agent did not even checked my PRTD or COPR, just checked my ID page of paper and issues boarding passes.

@ Toronto - landing was smooth. I was the only one in immigration office. Immigration competed in 10 minutes. Customs took time (around 25 mins) to process goods to follow list due to some system issue.
Service Canada is closed, so no SIN at airport or outside.
Rented a car, went straight to hotel with a stop for online grocery pickup at Walmart.

Which terminal in YYZ did you enter through, also are there any temperature checks at airport , Also did they ask you any questions about Quarantine and show a proof of stay, i'm planning to stay at my sister's place so not sure what they will say

 

[RedSky]

I have a flight from delhi to toronto on 24th but my final destination would be montreal. Has anyone taken a connecting flight during the covid times? Will they allow me to take a connecting flight?

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice.html

 

[FJK1982]

Hi @FJK1982
When are you planning to travel? Emirates has announced that they are starting scheduled flights to Toronto from 21st May. But for passengers who intend to return to UAE, they need to get an approval from ICA to board the plane.
For those with a one-way outbound ticket from UAE, don't need ICA approval

Not sure, I am waiting and watching. My CoPR will expire 01/Sep, and I need to come back for sure. hope things will get better soon