from california - but at the rate people are getting sick over here, I’m not sure if August is late enough in the year to get in
International Students (approved before 18) need an 'essential' reason to travel to Canada.
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I think it makes sense if you arrive 4 -6 weeks prior to your school's start datefrom california - but at the rate people are getting sick over here, I’m not sure if August is late enough in the year to get in
I'm not really sure about this. Since I'm not a US citizen, I have to apply for a study permit, but I think it might be different in your case. But generally, if you want study, you need to have a study permit. It is stated on IRCC website that those who arrive from the US only need to prove that they travel for essential purposes. So I think as long as you can prove this to the CBSA, I think it should be fine.
When will you fly?
Where ya from? Or are you Canadian?
Flight is booked for aug 9. I’ve been hearing all sorts of things about entering though. Most often “it’s inconsistent and typically up to the officer helping you” which sounds really risky and i’d hope by the time I fly things have been ironed out a bit more.
I'm from Vietnam. Have been in US under F1 student visa. I can't really stay in the US without studying/doing nothing. My studies has ended and I applied and transferred all credits to Canada. I'll just prepare all documents as many as possible. I have a sister who is studying in Canada, so I may ask her to add me to the current lease.
I think so. The final decision lies on CBSA though, but that has always been the case. Even before the pandemic, with a study visa, you still face the chances of being denied, it's just now that chance is higher.
Yeah, that makes sense. I’m hoping that being a US citizen still favors me more than hinders me...
Hello, I am planning to arrive in August and my study permit was approved before 18th March. My PhD program is funded and I wont get my funding unless I arrive in Canada for the fall semester. Do you guys think this would count as essential travel? One more thing, I won't be able to pay the fees without getting the funding. Any kind of help is appreciated. Thanks
Hi everyone
I have already been approved for study permit before 18 March. I was wondering what if my IELTS expires before i land in Canada? Do I have to take another IELTS exam if it expires before i can reach canada. This is due to deferral and covid 19 restrictions.
Thanks in advance.
I have already been approved for study permit before 18 March. I was wondering what if my IELTS expires before i land in Canada? Do I have to take another IELTS exam if it expires before i can reach canada. This is due to deferral and covid 19 restrictions.
Thanks in advance.
That is not what is officially stated:
"You’re exempt from the travel restrictions and are able to enter Canada if you’re travelling for a non-discretionary or non-optional purpose AND..."
Regardless of when the study permit was approved the issue is also hinging on whether the travel is essential or non essential. And the added exception seems to apply to US citizens or PR holders coming from the US only, not to all international students who happen to land in the US and proceed to the Canadian border.
"You’re exempt from the travel restrictions and are able to enter Canada if you’re travelling for a non-discretionary or non-optional purpose AND..."
Regardless of when the study permit was approved the issue is also hinging on whether the travel is essential or non essential. And the added exception seems to apply to US citizens or PR holders coming from the US only, not to all international students who happen to land in the US and proceed to the Canadian border.
I just landed. I flew from Minneapolis to Winnipeg. Cbsa only asked why I come and what my program is. They were nice.
Great to hear. From your earlier post, I assume you are a current/previous US F-1 student visa holder?
The additional exemption of students from US is very opaque and not well defined as a number of other issues such as essential vs non-essential. "From US" means US citizens and permanent residents? Includes international students such as yours? Means anyone entering Canada from the US land-based border? What is so un-assuring is that officials are not in agreement by themselves.
The additional exemption of students from US is very opaque and not well defined as a number of other issues such as essential vs non-essential. "From US" means US citizens and permanent residents? Includes international students such as yours? Means anyone entering Canada from the US land-based border? What is so un-assuring is that officials are not in agreement by themselves.
Hi. I was on the US F-1 student visa. I'm not sure about the lastest update for US students since I have my visa approved before March 18. The CBSA did asked me about my status in the US though. They were easy on me maybe bcause Winnipeg airport is small and not many visitors I guess.