Corona Virus Effects on Travelling (Risk of missing landing date)

[wick_sran]

Hi Guys,
My brother is travelling tomorrow from India (Air India direct flight to Toronto) with a valid COPR in hand, could you please share if they are still processing PR application? Or has Corona Virus situation impacted that?

There is no such announcement from IRCC and CBSA. You can confirm by calling them. Do let us know how it goes. Thanks.

 

[rajivmouli]

This is landing procedure for inland applicants - just to get an appontment at an IRCC office and get your COPR signed there instead of flagpoling or need to exit and re-enter Canada.

What about people outside Canada who are had to land within this week/next week? Is this applicable?

 

[Mitya-kun]

What about people outside Canada who are had to land within this week/next week? Is this applicable?

This is applicable for landing appointments which are only for applicants who are already in Canada; and has absolutely nothing to do with landing procedure at the border. Borders are still open, as you know.

 

[ibtee]

How are you planning to return without the PR card? By private transport?

My family friends will mail the PR cards. Even if some mishap happens, you can always apply for PRTD from outside Canada

 

[Daniel_Cheng]

There is no such announcement from IRCC and CBSA. You can confirm by calling them. Do let us know how it goes. Thanks.

Hey guys, there is an update announcement of 15th March on IRCC website about the issues of missing landing period. you can write a webform to explain or extend. just let you know

 

[Molino de Viente]

I have raised a web-form explaining that my country has just closed border. The President said the Emergency state might likely be extended beyond the mentioned date (15th of April), so there are no chances for me to enter Canada on time. Let's see what they answer.

 

[jailika]

Prime minister announce closure of Canada's border. Only people allowed in will be Canadian citizens, permanent residents. So once you are having PR then only you will be allowed. So its better to hold on entering Canada on COPR as you are not yet PR. Additional details - International flight arrivals limited to Montreal, Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. I know it is tough time for us. But lets hold on and Canadian Immigration will definitely provide more accurate information.

 

[SCOTCAD]

Can we travel with a COPR or has this not been clarified? Are only landed PR’s being allowed back? Hopefully CIC clarify this quickly.

 

[legalfalcon]

Can we travel with a COPR or has this not been clarified? Are only landed PR’s being allowed back? Hopefully CIC clarify this quickly.

An individual whose PR application has been approved, and has been issued a COPR and PR visa does not become a PR, until the individual lands in Canada, and is admitted at the port of entry.

Issuance of a COPR does not make an individual a PR.

The ban of foreigners into Canada, will also be effective on all individuals holding COPR and PR visa. They will not be allowed to enter Canada until further notice.

If you have a COPR and PR visa, you will have to delay your travel to Canada. On the procedure, see the most recent program delivery instructions.

 

[DixvilleNotch]

all in person landing

Can we travel with a COPR or has this not been clarified? Are only landed PR’s being allowed back? Hopefully CIC clarify this quickly.

No can't travel. The website says to fill out the webform if "If your permanent residence application has been approved, but you can't travel to Canada before your documents expire, use the web form to tell us why you can’t travel." Except for US citizens who are exempt and folks who already have a PR, no one can enter till April 13.

 

[SCOTCAD]

An individual whose PR application has been approved, and has been issued a COPR and PR visa does not become a PR, until the individual lands in Canada, and is admitted at the port of entry.

Issuance of a COPR does not make an individual a PR.

The ban of foreigners into Canada, will also be effective on all individuals holding COPR and PR visa. They will not be allowed to enter Canada until further notice.

If you have a COPR and PR visa, you will have to delay your travel to Canada. On the procedure, see the most recent program delivery instructions.

thanks for the clarification.

my common-law partner is a citizen of Canada, I presume that doesn’t change anything either? I saw immediate family can return but I guess that would only apply if I had to right to live there?
Clutching at straws here!

thanks in advance

 

[legalfalcon]

thanks for the clarification.

my common-law partner is a citizen of Canada, I presume that doesn’t change anything either? I saw immediate family can return but I guess that would only apply if I had to right to live there?
Clutching at straws here!

thanks in advance

It has to be seen what the official notification states. This is just based on the statement by the PM. By tomorrow the situation will be more clear.

 

[Rahil Lakhani]

Guys, I am unable to open the web form.. can anyone pls forward me the link? Also, I still have doubts if COPR fall under PR or not..
And how long this will remain like this..

 

[navinball]

Guys, I am unable to open the web form.. can anyone pls forward me the link? Also, I still have doubts if COPR fall under PR or not..
And how long this will remain like this..

COPR is not a PR. You can have a COPR and still be denied PR at the border. Erase that doubt from your mind.

 

[Rahil Lakhani]

COPR is not a PR. You can have a COPR and still be denied PR at the border. Erase that doubt from your mind.

Hmm... thanks for clarifying..
My visa expires on 7th July.. hope this restriction to be removed in few weeks time / before my visa gets expire..