COPR and coronavirus

[SarunasB]

I am not sure you will be allowed to complete your landing. They will see you as non-essential travel.

Does "non essential" apply to air travel ? From what I have seen it's only for Land travelers. i.e. a Canadian or a PR can fly back to Canada from US (Fact) but they cannot drive to Canada from US because they would not be classed as essential.

I think same applies in this case the only thing I am not sure about is the self isolation part but I guess if you are not leaving the airport and are flying back the same day then maybe ok ?

He might however be subject to quarantine once he lands back in the US as he's coming back to stay.

 

[taranpreetkaur0013]

Hi Guys ,



I have been issued my counterfoil VISA and CoPR after i submitted my passport to the canadian embassy .

But due to the COVID-19 lockdown situation in INDIA , i am not able to access the courier containing my passport and CoPR letter .



Is there a way one can check " CoPR Issuance Date " online ?

 

[wick_sran]

Does "non essential" apply to air travel ? From what I have seen it's only for Land travelers. i.e. a Canadian or a PR can fly back to Canada from US (Fact) but they cannot drive to Canada from US because they would not be classed as essential.

I think same applies in this case the only thing I am not sure about is the self isolation part but I guess if you are not leaving the airport and are flying back the same day then maybe ok ?

He might however be subject to quarantine once he lands back in the US as he's coming back to stay.

If you're not going to settle down then how your travel should be considered essential? If you're lucky and officer is having good day they might validate your CoPR. It's highly likely that they will deny you immigration service especially when you let them know you're going back and does not have self isolation plan.

 

[SarunasB]

If you're not going to settle down then how your travel should be considered essential? If you're lucky and officer is having good day they might validate your CoPR. It's highly likely that they will deny you immigration service especially when you let them know you're going back and does not have self isolation plan.

I didn't say it was essential but nowhere does it say that non essential travel via Air is not allowed (I could be wrong. Post a link if you know something I don't). In fact, CoPR holders are allowed to travel to Canada during this time and that is what this person will be doing.

 

[Canaspirant xyz]

Hi Guys ,



I have been issued my counterfoil VISA and CoPR after i submitted my passport to the canadian embassy .

But due to the COVID-19 lockdown situation in INDIA , i am not able to access the courier containing my passport and CoPR letter .



Is there a way one can check " CoPR Issuance Date " online ?

I think its in your online account.

 

[wick_sran]

I didn't say it was essential but nowhere does it say that non essential travel via Air is not allowed (I could be wrong. Post a link if you know something I don't). In fact, CoPR holders are allowed to travel to Canada during this time and that is what this person will be doing.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1258396932835287040

That's why I said if officer was having good day otherwise they have denied permission to others who were immediate family members though they're exempted.
Rest, go ahead and let others know how it goes.

 

[taranpreetkaur0013]

I think its in your online account.

Although my online Account does display my One Time Entry VISA ( Counterfoil Visa) , it tell me about the "VISA Expiry Date" and "Status Update Date".
Hance making me feel unclear about "CoPR Issuance Date"

 

[saad_im]

I didn't say it was essential but nowhere does it say that non essential travel via Air is not allowed (I could be wrong. Post a link if you know something I don't). In fact, CoPR holders are allowed to travel to Canada during this time and that is what this person will be doing.

As per the travel restrictions mentioned on IATA website: (Canada)
Passengers from the USA must travel for a non-discretionary or non-optional purpose.

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm

A soft landing flight from USA to USA via Canada might not be seen as essential.

 

[oddy4real]

Although my online Account does display my One Time Entry VISA ( Counterfoil Visa) , it tell me about the "VISA Expiry Date" and "Status Update Date".
Hance making me feel unclear about "CoPR Issuance Date"

Check your Visa.

 

[CanV]

I don't understand what's happening with people here. The guy has a PR visa, he is allowed to travel to Canada regardless. What does does non-essential, land vs. air, and officers mood has to do with anything?

Yes you can complete your landing in the 5 hours you will transit in Canada. No one will stop you. The airline will see you have a PR visa, CBSA in Canada will stamp your passport for landing ask you to isolate and at that point you will tell them you are flying back to the US and returning at a later time. If they ask why you did your landing now you just tell them you didn't want to have your PR visa expired and that you aren't ready to move now due to the whole situation.

 

[FJK1982]

Sorry We were not provided by them.We took printouts.So take them along.

Ah ok, in UAE they provided that form that's why I said, better to take that along with you ..

 

[SarunasB]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1258396932835287040

That's why I said if officer was having good day otherwise they have denied permission to others who were immediate family members though they're exempted.
Rest, go ahead and let others know how it goes.

This looks like it applies to land border, not air travel. Do you really think that if a CoPR holder arrives in canada via air they will be rejected entry into the country ? What will they do ? Send him back on the next flight which he has booked already and not sign his CoPR ?

 

[SarunasB]

As per the travel restrictions mentioned on IATA website: (Canada)
Passengers from the USA must travel for a non-discretionary or non-optional purpose.

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm

A soft landing flight from USA to USA via Canada might not be seen as essential.

This applies to general passengers from USA and not CoPR holders

 

[FJK1982]

Hi Guys ,



I have been issued my counterfoil VISA and CoPR after i submitted my passport to the canadian embassy .

But due to the COVID-19 lockdown situation in INDIA , i am not able to access the courier containing my passport and CoPR letter .



Is there a way one can check " CoPR Issuance Date " online ?

If you applied through online GC Key than you can check the updates online, everything with regards to your visa, if you applied thourgh consultant he can provide you the details.

 

[wick_sran]

This looks like it applies to land border, not air travel. Do you really think that if a CoPR holder arrives in canada via air they will be rejected entry into the country ? What will they do ? Send him back on the next flight which he has booked already and not sign his CoPR ?

Well then when are you going to validate your CoPR?