COPR and coronavirus

[raxx.cater]

I spoke with a CBSA Windsor Boarder Agent and she explained me that untill April 15 all the travel exemptions provided by IRCC were valid. On April 15, when Quarantine act came into force, it superseded the IRCC travel exemptions and all immigration services were stopped at land and airport boarders. Now if there is anyone who crossed land boarder or airport after April 15 can help us understand if CBSA's explanation is correct or not.
@ryeCatcher @raxx.cater @rohan2now

Thank you for the update. I am also waiting for someone who traveled from US recently to update us. I was planning to travel around May-15, but I will wait for someone to comment before booking final tickets.

Also, just to update, I think @niko80 traveled from US on Apr-23 and immigration went smooth.

 

[ryeCatcher]

Also, just to update, I think @niko80 traveled from US on Apr-23 and immigration went smooth.

I traveled via Toronto airport this weekend, it was smooth no issues.
They did ask what plans for self-isolation, and made us fill out some forms declaring that we do not have covid19 symptoms etc.

 

[Islander216]

Can you link us to what was enforced as from April 15?

The only thing i've seen is the emergency order which was invoked from the Quarantine Act on March 25, which was before the IRCC exemptions were implemented.

 

[CanadaCorona]

Has anyone of you received PR status from Quebec recently or got their COPR activated?

 

[tagarzain555]

I traveled via Toronto airport this weekend, it was smooth no issues.
They did ask what plans for self-isolation, and made us fill out some forms declaring that we do not have covid19 symptoms etc.

Great. Were you asked any questions about proof of funds or any other documents?

 

[us2canada2020]

I traveled via Toronto airport this weekend, it was smooth no issues.
They did ask what plans for self-isolation, and made us fill out some forms declaring that we do not have covid19 symptoms etc.

Looks like Airport CBSA is more clear on IRCC exemptions than land border agents.

 

[nirjhar18]

Can anybody travel to Canada from the USA recently? Also, has anybody used Automatic revalidation recently to enter the USA recently?

 

[ryester]

I traveled via Toronto airport this weekend, it was smooth no issues.
They did ask what plans for self-isolation, and made us fill out some forms declaring that we do not have covid19 symptoms etc.

What is your status? Family sponsorship? and when CoPR was issued? Thanks.

 

[ryeCatcher]

Great. Were you asked any questions about proof of funds or any other documents?

Was asked about funds, but not asked for proof/document. That's it, otherwise usual process for landing, it was a big relief to get that done
Officer was even ok with sending PR card to family members address.

 

[ryeCatcher]

Can anybody travel to Canada from the USA recently? Also, has anybody used Automatic revalidation recently to enter the USA recently?

If you have valid visa you definitely can and people are, but situation of course can still change at any moment sadly.
I hope to be able to use AVR in 2 weeks time, fingers crossed. As per last time I spoke with CBP we can use AVR for air travel, land border seems less likely/unclear.

 

[ryeCatcher]

What is your status? Family sponsorship? and when CoPR was issued? Thanks.

COPR in early Feb.
FSW, not family sponsorship. Not sure what you meant my status?

 

[nirjhar18]

If you have valid visa you definitely can and people are, but situation of course can still change at any moment sadly.
I hope to be able to use AVR in 2 weeks time, fingers crossed. As per last time I spoke with CBP we can use AVR for air travel, land border seems less likely/unclear.

I just talk to CBP and they said you can use AVR through land as well. Do you want to stay in touch through whatsapp and let me know once you do your landing? I am also planning to travel in 3 weeks

 

[raxx.cater]

I traveled via Toronto airport this weekend, it was smooth no issues.
They did ask what plans for self-isolation, and made us fill out some forms declaring that we do not have covid19 symptoms etc.

Hey @ryeCatcher, good to hear that. Now I can plan my travel...
Sorry I have some questions for you.
1. Did you booked AirBnb or Hotel?
2. What did you used for transportation after landing?

 

[indpnv]

I traveled via Toronto airport this weekend, it was smooth no issues.
They did ask what plans for self-isolation, and made us fill out some forms declaring that we do not have covid19 symptoms etc.

Awesome, am planning on going there on May 17.

 

[ryeCatcher]

Hey @ryeCatcher, good to hear that. Now I can plan my travel...
Sorry I have some questions for you.
1. Did you booked AirBnb or Hotel?
2. What did you used for transportation after landing?

No worries, happy to help!

1. AirBnb, but either is ok. They did ask how are you planning your groceries etc. Our AirBnB host was helpful, shopped for us
2. Used Uber, CBSA said ok but please wear mask during travel. Even the driver was wearing mask