Can a foreign students land in the US and enter Canada even if their study permit was approved after March 18?

[Th3_Future]

Yes the passport gets stamped at the port of entry of course but not prior.

Yes, I thought of this duration minimum term as well though at the moment its strangely missing.

When I was in India, if am being right, I think I remember my friend who is currently studying Canada saying that; he saw multiple entry visa on his international passport. If this is true, please do more research before embarking, especially relating to your national. This being that some passport are stronger than others and might not have the same requirement.

 

[Bishops2020]

I have yet to find any foreign nationals whose study permits were approved after 18th March.

Many posters are mistaking the stage 1 approval of the 2 stage application as an approval of study permit, this is not the case. A study permit is approved when you receive a letter of introduction AKA port of entry letter.

 

[Matt173]

I received the letter of introduction around April 10.

I have yet to find any foreign nationals whose study permits were approved after 18th March.

Many posters are mistaking the stage 1 approval of the 2 stage application as an approval of study permit, this is not the case. A study permit is approved when you receive a letter of introduction AKA port of entry letter.

 

[Bishops2020]

Matt you are the first that I have found. What IRCC office did you apply to an what nationality are you if you don't mind?
And yes I believe the US arrival exception would apply to other nationalities as it doesn't state nationality but arrival from a country.

 

[Matt173]

I am German and live in Hong Kong.

You are right, I should have been more precise. The US currently does not allow those to enter the US who stayed in certain countries over the past 14 days. Regardless of citizenship.

Matt you are the first that I have found. What IRCC office did you apply to an what nationality are you if you don't mind?
And yes I believe the US arrival exception would apply to other nationalities as it doesn't state nationality but arrival from a country.

 

[Matt173]

I still think you misunderstand what the text states.

The link states that as long as someone qualifies for essential travel an international student can come to Canada if

A) he has a study permit already (not a first timer)
OR
B) his study permit was approved before March 18
OR
C) he comes from the US (including any foreign national)

The big question is what it means (come from US). Geographically from US meaning it is regardless of whether that person lived in US or just came to the US and makes his way through the US to Canada.

yes you can enter canada as long as you satisfy at least 2 requirements:

1. a proof your program of study is essential/non-discretionary
2. approved study permit or (before March18)

and of course don't forget to provide them your 14-day quarantine plans or place to stay

just show to Border Services your documents if ask...if not they will stamp your passport (",)
check also other threads, some students already able to enter canada not coming from US