Study Permit Approved? Can my wife come with me?
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Update: I got my passport back and it is stamped with the study visa. So I asked the Qatar Airways if my wife can travel with me but they said that an authorization letter is required. I don't know why those airlines complicate things, the website of Canada government clearly says authorization isn't required for such case!
Actually the government wording has changed to “may” come and has two scenarios. Your spouse has to fit one of the two criteria.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/students.html#family
Yes they say "An immediate family member may be able to come with you ", but at the bottom, it says "They don’t need a written authorization from IRCC to travel with you. ". That is a clear negative.
Click on the link “If they come with you to Canada.” It states,
If you’re an adult student with a family member who wants to come with you to Canada, you must submit your applications together when you apply online.
Did you submit your spouse‘s application with your study permit? If not, this exemption may not necessarily apply to you and your spouse may be asked for written authorization.
I didn't, because she already had V1 visa, so she wouldn't need to submit for another application with me.
I am sad to hear that, did you applied for written authorisation? I will be in the same situation soon , my husband has eTA travel visa and I hope I can take him with me, please be kind and share your next steps, good luck!