Entrance to Canada several weeks before the start of the session does anyone have an idea ?
- Thread starter Malcolve
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You can't travel to Canada before 3 weeks from the date of new session at your college/university (Was told in one of their webinars)
What if my medical expires more than 3 weeks before the start of the term ? Just get it done again ?
so i need not worry if i have an LOI and stamped passport, right ?
just checking
Those in this thread making reference to a mere suggestion on a Webinar need to be more convincing with their reference. 21 days or 25 or maybe 28 will probably be OK. Don't land 2 months before the start of your program of course.... But the 3 week rule is not set in stone.
Where are you getting this 3 week stuff from? I've never heard of such a thing. But remember, most universities and colleges are closed in Canada from approx Dec 20 to Jan 2. I would avoid travel then unless your school has told you that you can arrive during that time.
If you want to make it to your assigned dorm room by the time they are open for the winter semester which is around the 10th of Jan, then you need to land in Canada sometime around the 20th of Dec to complete your 14 day quarantine and prepare to move in to your room.
https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/bis-sif-eng.html
contact them via phone. I have asked them the same question via email but they responded (response attached below) with a general answer and did not specify anything.
My Email
Dear Canada Border Services Officer
I have applied for a study visa for January intake at "UNI TITLE" which is included in the list of DLIs with approved COVID-19 readiness plans. I am preparing to enter Canada given that my study permit is approved. I have learned from unofficial sources that students currently enrolled in January intake can only arrive in Canada 3 weeks before classes start. Can you please confirm if this statement is true so that I can plan my quarantine arrangements accordingly?
Sincerely
My Name
(Their Response)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) “Contact Us” is available for the public to ask general questions about the programs and services offered by the CBSA. For privacy and security reasons, the CBSA does not answer e-mails regarding personal or business customs cases, immigration-related situations, or third party requests. Information is provided in a general context only.
All decisions with regards to entry into Canada and exemptions to mandatory quarantine ultimately rest with the CBSA Border Services Officer (BSO) at the port of entry. This service does not provide decisions on persons entering Canada.
Please refer to the special measures to help study permit holders affected by COVID-19.
Note that there are several factors that BSOs must take into account before determining whether a person is admissible into Canada, and each person will be dealt with in person on a case-by-case basis. The burden of proof rests with the foreign national seeking entry to Canada to satisfy the BSO they are admissible in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. In general a person must have in their possession appropriate travel documents and be personally admissible into Canada and support the validity of their activity.
The current COVID-19 Emergency Orders in Council (OIC) are available on the Government of Canada website. Additional information may be found on the travel restrictions, exemptions and advice section.
Thank you,
Canada Border Services Agency / Agence des services frontaliers du Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0L8
contact them via phone. I have asked them the same question via email but they responded (response attached below) with a general answer and did not specify anything.
My Email
Dear Canada Border Services Officer
I have applied for a study visa for January intake at "UNI TITLE" which is included in the list of DLIs with approved COVID-19 readiness plans. I am preparing to enter Canada given that my study permit is approved. I have learned from unofficial sources that students currently enrolled in January intake can only arrive in Canada 3 weeks before classes start. Can you please confirm if this statement is true so that I can plan my quarantine arrangements accordingly?
Sincerely
My Name
(Their Response)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) “Contact Us” is available for the public to ask general questions about the programs and services offered by the CBSA. For privacy and security reasons, the CBSA does not answer e-mails regarding personal or business customs cases, immigration-related situations, or third party requests. Information is provided in a general context only.
All decisions with regards to entry into Canada and exemptions to mandatory quarantine ultimately rest with the CBSA Border Services Officer (BSO) at the port of entry. This service does not provide decisions on persons entering Canada.
Please refer to the special measures to help study permit holders affected by COVID-19.
Note that there are several factors that BSOs must take into account before determining whether a person is admissible into Canada, and each person will be dealt with in person on a case-by-case basis. The burden of proof rests with the foreign national seeking entry to Canada to satisfy the BSO they are admissible in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. In general a person must have in their possession appropriate travel documents and be personally admissible into Canada and support the validity of their activity.
The current COVID-19 Emergency Orders in Council (OIC) are available on the Government of Canada website. Additional information may be found on the travel restrictions, exemptions and advice section.
Thank you,
Canada Border Services Agency / Agence des services frontaliers du Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
K1A 0L8