COPR and coronavirus
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Same here raised for extension on webform day before yesterday I am from USA,
Did you figure out what is that expiry meaning ? Mine too inland application and date is mentioned as July 7th . Not sure what is that meant by.
Yeah i am trying to find what response do we receive from CIC to know that our extension is considered. Some people are saying COPR issued before Mar18th are not qualified for extension. I tried contacting them on phone but i always hear that "customer service is experiencing high call volume and call cannot be transferred I m using 1 888 number" Please suggest.
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No it’s not true even those issued COPR before March 18 like me , received email saying my application would not be rejected if I am unable to travel because of covid19, and also informed whenever get ready to travel just inform through webform and I did.
Omg. How many CoPRs are issued after 18th March? India went to complete nation wide lockdown on 22nd March and there are many who could not travel due unavailability of international flights within their CoPR validity. This theory of extension will not be provided for those with CoPR issued before 18th March seems vague.
Thank you.
Does anyone know if one's PPR date is before 3/18 and COPR issue date after 3/18 (and COPR expiring soon), can they travel to Canada now?
Will you please make it clear where did you hear it from.???Who is spreading such rumors??
I received reply twice for web form raised for inability to travel due to pandemic. They've specifically assured that application will not be cancelled if can't travel within validity of CoPR. Most of the CoPRs expiring during this pandemic were issued before March 18.
Important information for approved permanent residence applicants currently outside Canada
This email is for you if:
- you are outside of Canada
- your application for permanent residence (PR) was approved and
- you have a confirmation of permanent residence (CoPR)
Congratulations again on having been selected to immigrate to Canada. We look forward to welcoming you. Unfortunately, the response to the global pandemic is forcing travel restrictions and delays in plans for many. We want to ensure you are aware of restrictions in place in Canada at this time.
On March 20, 2020, the Government of Canada provided updates on exemptions to travel restrictions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of Canadians.
Find out if the travel restrictions apply to you:
- If your PR application was approved before or on March 18, 2020, you are allowed to travel to Canada. Please read about the public health measures below. If circumstances allow, we encourage you to continue to make plans to land in Canada in 2020.
- If your PR application was approved after March 18, 2020, you should not make any plans to travel to Canada until travel restrictions are lifted. You will not be allowed into Canada at this time.
- Use the issuance date on your CoPR to determine if you were approved before, on, or after March 18, 2020. If possible, we encourage you and your accompanying family members to arrive in Canada at the same time.
- If you travel by air, you will need to pass a health check before you are allowed to board your flight. Travellers who show symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed to travel to Canada. If you know you are sick, delay your travel plans until you are feeling well.
- Whether you travel to Canada by land or by air, a border services officer will assess your health once you arrive in Canada.
- Once in Canada, you must quarantine for 14 days, even if you have no symptoms. This is mandatory for all travellers. There are significant penalties for anyone who does not follow this order. Please see New Order Makes Self-Isolation Mandatory for Individuals Entering Canada.
- You must have a plan for how you will quarantine for 14 days when you get to Canada and how you will have access to groceries, get medical care, and other essential services. You will be asked to show your plan to border officials. While in quarantine, you will not be able to leave your place of quarantine for any reason. If you do not have a plan for quarantine do not travel until you have made one.
- If you have not already done so, please contact us using the webform to let us know if you are not able to travel to Canada before your document expires. If you have already done this, we have the information and you don’t need to submit another.
- You may not get an immediate response to your enquiry indicating the next steps, but we are reviewing all enquiries. IRCC is working hard to determine the next steps for clients in this situation. We’re not sure yet when updates or instructions on this will become available, but we will make sure that they are communicated as soon as next steps are decided on.
- Please also continue to regularly check on our COVID-19 webpage for updates.
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada
Did you not receive this email?
It clearly says -
- Use the issuance date on your CoPR to determine if you were approved before, on, or after March 18, 2020. If possible, we encourage you and your accompanying family members to arrive in Canada at the same time.
They wouldnt have added word 'unwilling' if they had to disqualify people....please do not spread such rumors in this thread, already people are under lot of stress they have resigned and sold their belongings just to fulfil their Canadian dream