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CountessO

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Dmc_destiny said:
Hi,

IRRC just approved our permanent residence. they issued our COPR and PRV last 17 March 2020 We want to land in Canada by Sept. Will they allowed us to enter Canada and will not deny in port of entry? This question kept hunting me because I am really confused and afraid. There is a lot of travel restriction I red in IRRC website and it starting to confused me.I hope you can help me.

Regards,

Jodette
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But the website clearly says before March 18? Why are you really confused and afraid?
 
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whyCorona

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Mar 17, 2020
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ayeetee said:
Thanks a lot for confirming.

Regarding proceeding to Ontario, can a family member drive us there? The connecting flights are SO expensive for a 40 min flight?
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If officer asks then you should convince him that your friend is driving you to Ontario. Giving a connecting flight booking works in your favour. But its up to you and officer's mood. There is one in this thread who landed in MTL and quarantined at friend's place in MTL. Officer activated his PR status and allowed him to stay for 14 days in MTL but did not note his address for PR card shipment. He told him to provide the address online when he gonna leave Quebec to his final destination.
 
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Canaspirant xyz

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whyCorona said:
It seems that expired CoPR holders are exempted from travel restrictions irrespective of issuance date is before 18th March or not. But they need to raise "Ready to Travel" webform for further steps
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No applicants approved before 18th March.This is given in the same news letter if u scroll down.Criteria is given.
 
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Dilshant88

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Mutha123 said:
Hi all,

On 25th July morning, I landed Toronto from Delhi via Air India VBM flight. The flight was on time and landed on time. All the food and water kept in front of the seat. Landed safely and after couple of hours of formalities at Pearson airport ( bit crowded on that day, surprisingly) , went to my quarantine place ( Private room with private washroom, common kitchen and laundry) through Uber taxi. I told the airbnb host clearly that I am coming for quarantine before booking and she agreed. Actually I tried with 4 or 5 places and finally only one accepted me for quarantine purpose. My advice is that, if you book airbnb, please chat with host, get confirmation and then only book to avoid any conflicts later. There are quite a number hosts offer quarantine stay but you need to confirm the purpose before booking.

At Pearson airport, they asked me the quarantine plan including how I would avail food and other essentials. I told about airbnb in detail and went to immigration counter. They asked only 4 questions - Do you have any criminal records , any other dependents, PR card address, How much money that I carry. Nothing else. He asked me to sign the COPR copies. That is all. I carried 7000 CAD plus bank statement but he did not ask for any proof or follow up question on POF. At immigration desk, I spent only about less than 10 mins.

After that, I collected my check in bags, went to customs desk and gave them the list of goods to follow. They did not ask me any question and gave an acknowledgment and receipt that I should produce while bringing those items.

After serving 14 days quarantine, I am planning to complete other formalities that are essential to work in Canada.

My gratitude to all of those who are in this forum for sharing their experiences and suggestions, which are really helping each other. I wish and pray that all of you have your turns soon. Thank you.
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Hi, thanks for sharing your story and all the best!

Just to clarify, for the question of 'how do you arrange food and other essentials', did you give online delivery services names? what exact details did you provide?

Thanks.
 
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Dilshant88

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NaveenT said:
We'd Toronto mentioned as our landing destination in our CoPR and our quarantine address as Calgary. It created a lot of confusion, but we managed to sort it out.
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Hi, thanks for sharing your story and all the best!

I also have a similar matter with regards to the landing location vs quarantine address. (Toronto -> Ottawa). Was it a major issue at the counter and how did you manage to sort it out?

Is it wise to land at Toronto and quarantine there and then travel to Ottawa after Quarantine ?
 
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Neha_khedekar

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Feb 22, 2018
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PUNK_434 said:
Raised the ready to travel webform on 1st August.
Got an e mail today -
Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

We verified the information you provided. We are pleased to advise you that we have forwarded your enquiry to the responsible office.

Please rest assured that you will be notified as soon as your case is analyzed or if additional information is required.

We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.
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Even i have received similar response yesterday. I had raised ready to travel on 2nd Aug.
I dont know which is my VO. Do you know yours? I am from Mumbai India.
 
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bks1988

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Neha_khedekar said:
Even i have received similar response yesterday. I had raised ready to travel on 2nd Aug.
I dont know which is my VO. Do you know yours? I am from Mumbai India.
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What Proof of Funds did you submit? Online generated bank account statements or did you have to go to bank and get it printed on their letter and stamped by bank official?
 
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PUNK_434

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Neha_khedekar said:
Even i have received similar response yesterday. I had raised ready to travel on 2nd Aug.
I dont know which is my VO. Do you know yours? I am from Mumbai India.
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Even I don't know mine.. However, i assume your visa office name is written on your PPR mail ( top left corner) . Mine was written CPC Ottawa as primary office , so I'm thinking it must be Ottawa.
Me from India too.
 
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Dilshant88

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PUNK_434 said:
Raised the ready to travel webform on 1st August.
Got an e mail today -
Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

We verified the information you provided. We are pleased to advise you that we have forwarded your enquiry to the responsible office.

Please rest assured that you will be notified as soon as your case is analyzed or if additional information is required.

We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.
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Hi, how long before the actual travel date did you raise the 'Ready to Travel' webform?
 
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CountessO

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Neha_khedekar

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bks1988 said:
What Proof of Funds did you submit? Online generated bank account statements or did you have to go to bank and get it printed on their letter and stamped by bank official?
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No, my POF are in the form of FD. Even during the application when POF was needed i had uploaded the scan copies of the FD receipt signed and stamped by my branch and that was sufficient. hence even now, i just uploaded those FD receipts only.
 
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