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Spouse got TRV approved but IRCC refused a letter of written authorization. What next?

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prathmesh77

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prindav2021 said:
Exactly, so according my understanding written letter is required when you are not fully vaccinated. Am I right? (I hope so cuz I just bought the tickets for my family today)
you can check here too https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada
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If you’re travelling to Canada from a country other than the US
If you’re travelling from a country other than the US, you must have written authorization from IRCC to fly to Canada.

The written authorization is a one-time use authorization confirming that you’re exempt from the travel restrictions. It’s valid only for the period needed to travel.

: I just copied this from the same link you provided. Now does this depend on the vaccination status? Or doesn't depend on the vaccination status?
 
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prathmesh77 said:
If you’re travelling to Canada from a country other than the US
If you’re travelling from a country other than the US, you must have written authorization from IRCC to fly to Canada.

The written authorization is a one-time use authorization confirming that you’re exempt from the travel restrictions. It’s valid only for the period needed to travel.

: I just copied this from the same link you provided. Now does this depend on the vaccination status? Or doesn't depend on the vaccination status?
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IRCC!! I don't know what to say...

To board your flight to Canada
You must

  • follow all airline requirements and pass a health check conducted by airline officials to confirm that you don’t have symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever, a cough and difficulty breathing
    • Anyone showing symptoms will not be allowed to board a flight to Canada.
  • make sure you have a valid travel document (visitor visa or eTA, if required) and a passport that is valid to come to Canada
  • tell the airline that you’re exempt from the travel restrictions and present a copy of the completed application for authorization and statutory declaration as well as the written authorization
  • be prepared to provide additional proof to show that you’re an extended family member of a Canadian citizen, person registered under Canada’s Indian Act or Canadian permanent resident if asked
    • for example, a birth certificate or other documents that show a family connection, such as documents that show a shared address
  • be able to provide evidence of oneof the following:
    • If you don’t qualify as fully vaccinated, you must demonstrate that you plan to stay in Canada for 15 days or more.
    • You’re travelling for a non-discretionary purpose.
 
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IRCC!! I don't know what to say...

To board your flight to Canada
You must

  • follow all airline requirements and pass a health check conducted by airline officials to confirm that you don’t have symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever, a cough and difficulty breathing
    • Anyone showing symptoms will not be allowed to board a flight to Canada.
  • make sure you have a valid travel document (visitor visa or eTA, if required) and a passport that is valid to come to Canada
  • tell the airline that you’re exempt from the travel restrictions and present a copy of the completed application for authorization and statutory declaration as well as the written authorization
  • be prepared to provide additional proof to show that you’re an extended family member of a Canadian citizen, person registered under Canada’s Indian Act or Canadian permanent resident if asked
    • for example, a birth certificate or other documents that show a family connection, such as documents that show a shared address
  • be able to provide evidence of oneof the following:
    • If you don’t qualify as fully vaccinated, you must demonstrate that you plan to stay in Canada for 15 days or more.
    • You’re travelling for a non-discretionary purpose.
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They have gone bonkers!! They don't know what they're doing anymore.
 
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Kumar25

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The details in the link are so confusing, they are leaving it to the person reading it to interpret in whichever way they want.
 
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prathmesh77

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Kumar25 said:
The details in the link are so confusing, they are leaving it to the person reading it to interpret in whichever way they want.
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The whole catch in this whole thing is here:
" be able to provide evidence of oneof the following:
  • If you don’t qualify as fully vaccinated"
So if you're not fully vaccinated then the rest of things mentioned such as that letter of authorization is required. But if and I really hope that it is true : if you're fully vaccinated then everything else gets nullified and doesn't apply. There can't be 2 different rules pertaining to the same thing. It just doesn't work out. IRCC needs to hire better technical writers for their websites. I'm gonna call them and I hope to get a clearer answer without any stupid ifs and buts.
 
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prathmesh77 said:
The whole catch in this whole thing is here:
" be able to provide evidence of oneof the following:
  • If you don’t qualify as fully vaccinated"
So if you're not fully vaccinated then the rest of things mentioned such as that letter of authorization is required. But if and I really hope that it is true : if you're fully vaccinated then everything else gets nullified and doesn't apply. There can't be 2 different rules pertaining to the same thing. It just doesn't work out. IRCC needs to hire better technical writers for their websites. I'm gonna call them and I hope to get a clearer answer without any stupid ifs and buts.
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Yes , that’s the way how I interpreted and make sense with the current situation, if you’re fully vaccinated, you’ll should be able to enter.
 
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prathmesh77 said:
The whole catch in this whole thing is here:
" be able to provide evidence of oneof the following:
  • If you don’t qualify as fully vaccinated"
So if you're not fully vaccinated then the rest of things mentioned such as that letter of authorization is required. But if and I really hope that it is true : if you're fully vaccinated then everything else gets nullified and doesn't apply. There can't be 2 different rules pertaining to the same thing. It just doesn't work out. IRCC needs to hire better technical writers for their websites. I'm gonna call them and I hope to get a clearer answer without any stupid ifs and buts.
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Did you call IRCC today to confirm?
 
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