If you read what my last post you will see that a soft landing right now is fraught with difficulties. The only feasible way it might work out would be if you come for a reasonable period of more than 14 days ( to allow for self isolation) and then returned home. It may be worth emailing IRCC and asking them for an extension. It will be interesting to see if they simply extend the copr by the length of the shutdown or whether they will require new meds / police which would in my opinion create unjust delays and expense for COPR holder caught up in the current crises.
Soft landing during COVID-19 situation
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Did you even bother to read the post before yours? CBSA does not consider soft landings as essential travel. Submit a web form to IRCC and explain the delay due to travel bans....they will extend the date.
Hi,
I have my flight on the 22nd of May and I had a planned to do the soft landing. I understand, due to ongoing situations. things aren't favourable for doing a soft landing. My CoPR expires on the 26th of June. I'm planning to postpone my travel date on 31st of July provided I get an extension for the Visa. Now my question is as follows:
1. How likely I would be getting an extension?
2. What is the best way to explain in the Webform?
3. Which option to choose in the Webform field "Type of application/enquiry (Required)"
I have my flight on the 22nd of May and I had a planned to do the soft landing. I understand, due to ongoing situations. things aren't favourable for doing a soft landing. My CoPR expires on the 26th of June. I'm planning to postpone my travel date on 31st of July provided I get an extension for the Visa. Now my question is as follows:
1. How likely I would be getting an extension?
2. What is the best way to explain in the Webform?
3. Which option to choose in the Webform field "Type of application/enquiry (Required)"
Just say that due to Corvid19 you will be unable to travel before your COPR expiration date. Give them the date of your new travel plans and ask them if they can kindly extend your COPR till then. They are well aware of the situation so I would expect a positive outcome. Please let us know how you get on.
Hello Everyone,
I’m in a similar position as many others on the forum. My CoPR expires on May 16 and unfortunately it doesn’t look like the pandemic is ending any time soon. I was planning on doing a soft landing via Detroit but I’ve read some responses above that suggest otherwise.
I would like to ask if any one has submitted a web form asking to extend their CoPR date and what was the reply? Your response is much appreciated.
Thanks
I’m in a similar position as many others on the forum. My CoPR expires on May 16 and unfortunately it doesn’t look like the pandemic is ending any time soon. I was planning on doing a soft landing via Detroit but I’ve read some responses above that suggest otherwise.
I would like to ask if any one has submitted a web form asking to extend their CoPR date and what was the reply? Your response is much appreciated.
Thanks
For information Ontario has placed restrictions on Airbnb short term rentals virtually suspending them unless very specific circumstances.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/article-ontario-joins-quebec-in-restricting-short-term-rentals-during/
Too many people leaving the city for smaller communities that are simply not set up to cater for an influx of residents should they all have any health issues.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/article-ontario-joins-quebec-in-restricting-short-term-rentals-during/
Too many people leaving the city for smaller communities that are simply not set up to cater for an influx of residents should they all have any health issues.
Would recommend you wait and see the situation closer to your COPR landing date. June 26 th is still quite far away and you don’t know whether people will be landing easier at that point. If in June trqvel is still limited around the world then you have concrete reasons why you need an extension.
Hi, Any update on your travel? I am in the same boat and planning to travel on Apr 18 from US to Canada and come back on Apr 19 to US. Are we allowed to come back / go out of Canada within this 14 day self-isolation period?
Hello Folks, I am currently in US on H1-B and my COPR is expiring on Apr 29, 2020. I have a flight to go to Canada on Apr 18 and come back to US on Apr 19.
Can I return from Canada in this 14 days self-isolation period? From the US CBP Side, I confirmed that I am allowed to come. Anybody in similar situation or recently been to canada and did soft-landing?
Can I return from Canada in this 14 days self-isolation period? From the US CBP Side, I confirmed that I am allowed to come. Anybody in similar situation or recently been to canada and did soft-landing?
Based on other posts here a soft landing from the US would not currently be considered essential travel currently by CBSA so you may an issue when you arrive to complete a landing.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice.html
Not sure there is any way around the 14 days mandatory isolation but others can correct.
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I have heard all sorts of rumours about what you can and can't do regarding the 14 days quarantine - does anyone have any first hand knowledge?
Things I would like to know;
1) Can you hire a car at the airport and drive to your intended city?
2) Can you rent a hotel room for isolation purposes?
4) What about food etc can you go out to the supermarket for supplies if you don't have anyone who can do it for you?
5) After the 14 days are there any on going restrictions ( like the UK "lock-down") in Canada?
Things I would like to know;
1) Can you hire a car at the airport and drive to your intended city?
2) Can you rent a hotel room for isolation purposes?
4) What about food etc can you go out to the supermarket for supplies if you don't have anyone who can do it for you?
5) After the 14 days are there any on going restrictions ( like the UK "lock-down") in Canada?
1)not sure about this given also depends on how you might pick up the rental in first place
2)yes
4)no you are not allowed out at all else what’s the point. You must go straight from airport to isolation without stopping off any where. You would need to have any supplies delivered to your isolation.
5)there are lockdown restrictions depending where you are so not a straight forward answer.
https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/self-isolation-instructions-for-novel-coronavirus-covid-19.aspx#Returning-from-travel-WITHOUT-symptoms-
https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/travel-health-notices/221
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/symptoms/provincial-territorial-resources-covid-19.html
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Isolation means ISOLATION. Going out to supermarkets risks everyone around you and defeats the entire purpose. If you choose to go to a hotel, you need to stay in that hotel room for 14 days and have everything delivered to your door.