Does your University support letter state that your "presence is mandatory" or just a general letter supporting you & explaining the problems you face studying from home, please?
I too am trying to get a support letter from the university...
Arrived today for fall, study permit issued, online classes
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I too am trying to get a support letter from the university...
They mentioned that delivery will be “Temporarily online with Alternative Delivery components and On-campus Components”.
They also wrote that “In consideration of the challenges presented by remote access, including global time zones and internet reliability, they recommend that students access their program from within Canada.”
It was not said outright that presence is mandatory but the recommendation is based on the feedback some students gave.
Classes will be done online/remotely for the Fall eitherway (regardless if it’s within Canada or in our home countries).
But in all the briefings, orientations and conversations I’ve had with the University and its International Office, they still strongly discourage us from flying until restrictions are lifted. It’s always the discretion of the border officers to use their judgement in allowing entry even pre-pandemic, but the present situation increases the risk. Afterall, it’s their duty to protect Canada and its citizens from the risk of covid exposure, which could be possibly brought by International travel.
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What does Canada define as public transit for purposes of getting to the quarantine place? Some countries define taxis or Uber as public transportation. Can I use Uber to get to my place of quarantine?
Private transportation is fine. There are cabs outside every airport but Uber will be cheaper and convenient. I am planning to self-quarantine in an Airbnb as hotels tend to be a bit pricier.
Hey! @prospectiveab , hi!
If you don't mind, do you have online/in-class courses for the fall?
And is your institution issuing you the "travel support letter"?
Hey there, forums friend!
It's the same thing as before, they've provided me with a support letter which kind of echoes IRCC instructions and guidelines, not stating anything that deems my travel essential. So yeah, for the fall courses will be online.
I am hoping I'll get through immigration easily in YVR port of entry, the big deal is getting some paperwork in this country I am visiting before I am allowed to leave, plus some COVID certificates (PCR and antibodies test) in order to transit via Korea. It seems a bit complicated but willing to take my chances.
That's sad, but in the end whether in these corona crisis or normal situation, entry is always on the discretion of CBSA.
Yes, in winter i had to deffer till fall due to some issues then corona happened and yes received before march 18, 2020.
oh you suppose get the visa January but you deferred it and instead received the visa September 2020
No i received the visa in january but deffered till september due to some issues, i had my visa with me.
In which cource you got admission in seneca college?
And what's your study background in pakistan? Are u going canada for undergraduate program?
Guys can someone tell me if travel support letter from.professor enough to prove that Ur presence is necessary for lab work or we need some authorization from ircc as well? I have booked my flight but now worried if any such authorization is required. Plse guide
