For people seeking COPR/PRV extension - Hope IRCC issues authorization letters online so that we don't have to wait for VACs to open to get an extension. 
COPR and coronavirus
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No need for derogatory language.. if it is their opinion not to let many people into their country, respect it.. Just because someone has a different opinion than yours doesn't mean they are wrong or "fools"IRCC and NDVO fools waiting for the vaccine to come out , as i predicted !!
I personally feel that it is good, Canada is doing this.. Of course COVID has impacted me.. My plans.. This uncertainty of extension of COPR has thrown me off balance.. but thinking of a bigger picture.. I think landing in early 2021 is a safer and better option..
My opinion may be different than readers of this post
Nothing derogatory about it !! They are hypocrites (allowing entry from USA and blocking the rest) and fools indeed, as there is no logic in there decisions and tweets (as they continue to accept new applications even now, without processing any visa from March just for easy money)No need for derogatory language.. if it is their opinion not to let many people into their country, respect it.. Just because someone has a different opinion than yours doesn't mean they are wrong or "fools"
I personally feel that it is good, Canada is doing this.. Of course COVID has impacted me.. My plans.. This uncertainty of extension of COPR has thrown me off balance.. but thinking of a bigger picture.. I think landing in early 2021 is a safer and better option..
My opinion may be different than readers of this post
what makes you think early 2021 will be safe , the same logic was used by airlines and ircc when the pandemic began, but unfortunately , it has become worse.
I am quite sure they are waiting for a miracle to happen !!!
I condemn the use of strong language myself. It is not the solution. However, I can relate to the person's frustration. IRCC is being illogical and inconsistent at best. They probably have a selfish reason to open all gates for copr holders in the US (tech workers), but it is discriminatory and wrong. People quit their jobs, vacated their rented apartments and have nothing to look forward to in their home countries. The worst thing about all of this is that they have not even cared one bit to put people's fears to rest. There are reports of some students committing suicide. Things are becoming very serious. We need to be calm, but we all must make a coordinated effort to put pressure on IRCC. Otherwise these forums are just stress vents.No need for derogatory language.. if it is their opinion not to let many people into their country, respect it.. Just because someone has a different opinion than yours doesn't mean they are wrong or "fools"
I personally feel that it is good, Canada is doing this.. Of course COVID has impacted me.. My plans.. This uncertainty of extension of COPR has thrown me off balance.. but thinking of a bigger picture.. I think landing in early 2021 is a safer and better option..
My opinion may be different than readers of this post
Completely agree. Everyone may have different opinions about when they want to immigrate but there is no doubt about IRCC being irrational here. If safety of the country was paramount then they would not relax the rules for people immigrating from the country with the highest covid-19 numbers. I think at the very minimum, they should at least let people in(Without any March 18 limitation) from any country based on them submitting some proof showing that their current life in their home country has been impacted due to this uncertainty from the Canadian authorities. The mixed signals with these air bubbles about who can travel is not helping either.
IRCC is lucky that I am just using rough language , I am 100% sure by the end of this pandemic , many people will have sued them in court which is much worse than any derogatory language
!!US gets special treatment from Canada in every aspect and this is not a new thing. There is no point in discussing IRCC being irrational to allow CoPR holders from US as air travel b/w US and Canada was never banned. IRCC is not controlling the government decisions or even the aviation sector. IRCC is just following directions of higher authorities and coming up with processes which are best suited for their applicants (according to them).
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Am in the same boat, though my COPR is set to expire in October, would love to know what others who are in the same situation will do/are going to do when their COPR expires.
I totally agree with you. There are many people you are stuck in similar situation and there is no one to blame. Blame game does not work in any case.No need for derogatory language.. if it is their opinion not to let many people into their country, respect it.. Just because someone has a different opinion than yours doesn't mean they are wrong or "fools"
I personally feel that it is good, Canada is doing this.. Of course COVID has impacted me.. My plans.. This uncertainty of extension of COPR has thrown me off balance.. but thinking of a bigger picture.. I think landing in early 2021 is a safer and better option..
My opinion may be different than readers of this post
More over, accepting applications and processing them are 2 different things. They are just keeping people in pipeline. Also, IRCC has already issued new guidelines about their settlement plans (same that we need to submit with our "ready to travel" form).
Also, Canada can not say no to USA in any case. There trade will be affected and USA is the most powerful country in the world.
Everyone is in trouble, we might be the most troubled one.
Everyone knows that USA gets special treatment from Canada but that does not mean that it is the right thing(for the remaining applicants) from a global perspective. There isn't a "point" in most posts here in this thread anyway. Most of us post opinions and thats about it. What IRCC does or the Canadian government does is their prerogative. All we can do is state our opinions on why we feel it is not right.
True @whyCorona. Canada never stopped flights from any place. Europe stopped for smaller period of time but there was nothing like air bubble with any other country except India. Unfortunately it came too late for us.
My visa expired on 2 June 2020. I am planning to travel next month i.e September. I am supposed to fill a webform that I am ready to travel. Did I have to show my ticket details too?
Also, I have to share my quarantine plans. I am thinking to go to government quarantine centre. Any idea how much it's gonna cost?
Also, I have to share my quarantine plans. I am thinking to go to government quarantine centre. Any idea how much it's gonna cost?
Awesome!
Thanks for sharing your experiences. You are a champ.
Not too long now till you taste freedom!