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Its definitely true. But things have changed a lot in the last 3 months, sadly. Hoping for the best.

18th and 25th

I am in contact with 2-3 students who will be flying from India same as you.

Do share your experience here after you travel. Don't leave us hanging.

That's good to know Hoping for something positive. But FAQ by High Commission, New Delhi has caused so much uncertainty.

It does defeat the purpose of being exempted if most students are going to be denied entry. That would be just good PR to the rest of the world that we are being considerate towards everyone, when in fact many would face uncertainty and issues. There's already enough issues relating to flights...

If you can, try reaching out to CBSA by calling them. They are the ultimate authorities.

As he said, time zone difference is what's causing problems for him as he is in India atm.

Will you be booking AI VBM flights? That's where someone was denied boarding who was travelling for the first time.

It would be great if seniors like @scylla and @canuck78 can provide their input. Thanks.

It makes sense about Time Zones. It really does. Especially after we are paying like $15-20k, i would really like to not mess up life with sleep cycles and get the Canadian experience. Sitting in front of a screen in a different country without knowing the educational methods of a different...

Yes, Work and Study are essential purposes as per the government. But,I read on this forum(under foreign workers section) about someone getting denied entry with open work permit in April and back then the website wasn't updated about having a work contract for workers. And in her case...

With a hybrid model for Fall, you will probably be allowed. Only doubt is for students who will have only online classes.

Apparently, being exempt and coming for an essential purpose are two different things from what i can understand. I could go wrong (i hope i am). Better to wait for updated instructions by IRCC or if someone can get ahold of a CBSA officer on the phone, that will be a sure shot way of knowing...

I got the same reply. Only option is to call them and talk to an agent.

The airlines officials did take the students LOI and VISA, but denied saying your purpose isn't essential. And the student didn't have any symptoms.

Hi Actually it does say something in the beginning about optional/essential travel which is the whole topic of confusion here. Students are definitely 'exempt' but they can only come for 'essential' purpose which might include having in person classes and not exclusively online classes...

Did you get any response back from CBSA?

Its okay. I am also stuck in a limbo. I actually came across someone who got denied boarding by Air India who had a student visa. Do you have online classes only? Or a both in person and online?

IRCC will be updating International Students with optional/discretionary travel details. Source ...