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Chances of Entry in Canada (Traveling in Break)

the_bong_chi

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Dec 31, 2020
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I started my online studies (2 year course/4 semesters) from home country on September 2020 and I will be completing my 2nd semester by 23rd April.
I am planning to travel on 24th April 21.
  • Will I be allowed to enter Canada, given there is a 4 month break before the start of 3rd semester, (Tentative Date of 3rd semester: September 2021)?
@Ironclad
 

Ironclad

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Aug 17, 2020
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It's up to the discretion of the border officer. Also they do check your previous grades learnt online while making the decision to allot the permit. Even advisors from renowned universities have been warning against this (not to travel during breaks). It's a grey area. As long as you show the necessary funds it should be fine.
 

Konan1982

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Mar 22, 2012
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I started my online studies (2 year course/4 semesters) from home country on September 2020 and I will be completing my 2nd semester by 23rd April.
I am planning to travel on 24th April 21.
  • Will I be allowed to enter Canada, given there is a 4 month break before the start of 3rd semester, (Tentative Date of 3rd semester: September 2021)?
@Ironclad
you should have traveled in March, not at the end of your semester however everything looks fine you know CBSA
I know a person citizen essential worker they sent him to the hotel for quarantine. Wanna let you know that these guys CBSA unpredictable
 

the_bong_chi

Full Member
Dec 31, 2020
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It's up to the discretion of the border officer. Also they do check your previous grades learnt online while making the decision to allot the permit. Even advisors from renowned universities have been warning against this (not to travel during breaks). It's a grey area. As long as you show the necessary funds it should be fine.
@Ironclad
I have valid proof of funds.

you should have traveled in March, not at the end of your semester however everything looks fine you know CBSA
I know a person citizen essential worker they sent him to the hotel for quarantine. Wanna let you know that these guys CBSA unpredictable
@Konan1982
I couldn't travel on March as I was waiting on my visa to get approved by IRCC (we all have waited long). Until my visa was approved I didn't wanted to quit my job. There was a 2 month notice before my last working day and now its April. I have a relieving letter that says my last working day was 11th April

  • Can these proofs vindicate my travel?
 

Konan1982

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Mar 22, 2012
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@Ironclad
I have valid proof of funds.



@Konan1982
I couldn't travel on March as I was waiting on my visa to get approved by IRCC (we all have waited long). Until my visa was approved I didn't wanted to quit my job. There was a 2 month notice before my last working day and now its April. I have a relieving letter that says my last working day was 11th April

  • Can these proofs vindicate my travel?
you are going to study when there will be no classes? never trust CBSA they will grill you with questions
 

Tete

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Jun 26, 2017
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Egypt
Category........
STUDY
Visa Office......
Ankara
App. Filed.......
23-06-2020
Passport Req..
20-11-2020
VISA ISSUED...
19-11-2020
Also they do check your previous grades learnt online while making the decision to allot the permit.
Where's the proof of that? Also, is this consistent throughout the year or only when you're traveling during breaks? I can't quite understand the relevance of grades in issuing the study permit. Does that mean if a student had poor grades they would be denied a SP and thus their visa would be annulled?
 

khitoronto95

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Apr 12, 2021
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Hi, were you able to travel? I am in a simialr situation. My study permit expires in July and i want to get there before the expiry so i can apply for pgwp from within canada
 

Wiggy

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Dec 16, 2020
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I know a person citizen essential worker they sent him to the hotel for quarantine. Wanna let you know that these guys CBSA unpredictable
Even Essential workers have to quarantine. Just because you are an essential worker doesn't mean you are immune from COVID.
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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I started my online studies (2 year course/4 semesters) from home country on September 2020 and I will be completing my 2nd semester by 23rd April.
I am planning to travel on 24th April 21.
  • Will I be allowed to enter Canada, given there is a 4 month break before the start of 3rd semester, (Tentative Date of 3rd semester: September 2021)?
@Ironclad
Are you travelling to secure work? You should be aware that finding jobs in this market may be very difficult so you should be prepared if you remain unemployed for the summer.
 

Wiggy

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Dec 16, 2020
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then why essential workers show letters at the border? just for fun
I am deemed to be an essential worker but I have been told that I will need to quarantine but the difference is that I am more likely to be let into the country.
 

Konan1982

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Mar 22, 2012
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I am deemed to be an essential worker but I have been told that I will need to quarantine but the difference is that I am more likely to be let into the country.
did they tell you to quarantine regardless of you showed them letter and essential worker status? still they told you to quarantine?