Hello Senior Members,
Finally, I got the COPR and passport back from VFS Delhi after 15 days and my father will be arriving here in Canada end of this month. Thank you for all your help, guidance, and support. I wish good luck to all my friends who are waiting for the final result.
I have a question related to "ArriveCAN" app. I need to select one of the Categories for the purpose of travel and I am not sure which one is the correct one for my father. He will become a permanent resident after his landing here in Canada so I am not sure if option 1 (Returning to Canada) can be used. The other option I see is "7. Family reunification" which I think is the closest one as per my father's situation. Can you please advise what should be selected in this case? Thank you in advance.
1. Returning to Canada
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person registered under the Indian Act returning to Canada. This group of people can always enter Canada if they meet the requirements.
2. Discretionary/optional travel by fully vaccinated foreign national(s)
This option is available only to fully vaccinated foreign nationals who intend to enter Canada for the purpose of business, tourism, recreation and/or entertainment.
3. Foreign worker
A foreign national who seeks to enter Canada to work and who either holds a valid work permit, has received approval of their application for a work permit, or who is exempt from the requirement to obtain a work permit.
4. Study (international student)
A foreign national who holds a study permit, whose application for a study permit was approved, or who is entitled to apply for a study permit at the port of entry, and who seeks to enter Canada to study at a designated learning institution listed on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada website.
5. Study (US-Canada cross-border student)
Students, from kindergarten to post-secondary, who cross the Canada-US border regularly or daily to attend school.
6. Compassionate grounds
Persons who have a valid letter issued by the Minister of Health or her delegate allowing them to enter Canada for compassionate reasons, in accordance with Emergency Orders made under the Quarantine Act.
7. Family reunification
A foreign national who intends to enter Canada to be with a family member and can prove the intent to stay at least 15 days. For further information and requirements, see uniting with family members.
8. None of the above