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Ram_0021

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Aug 12, 2020
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My COPR had expired in Aug 2020 and have received a remedical request today after I had raised two RTT web forms in Oct and Dec. My case has been processed in Ottawa VO as per first PPR email received.

Has anyone received AL or COPR post remedicals and if yes, how long is the validity given by IRCC ? Not sure if I will receive AL or a renewed COPR document though

Thanks
 
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Disguised_Engineer

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Feb 16, 2017
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Nivo0811 said:
Hi everyone! Before I begin I just want to thank all those who answered questions and were so helpful during this entire process. This forum and particularly this thread have been so helpful, so thank you.

I want to share my husbands experience who finally landed in Toronto, Canada today and is officially a permanent resident.

Timeline:
VO: Sydney then Accra - although I don’t think it was Accra that gave the AL
File: Spousal Sponsorship
Approved: Feb 5 2020
CoPR Expired: August 8 2020
4 pointer email received on September 15. We replied on the September 21. Sent multiple webforms to general mailbox (found on the gov website) thereafter but no response except generic ones. We then decided to email the mailbox that had sent us the 4 pointer email and showed that he had booked a one way flight on Dec 7, (we had not included a flight in our initial response to the 4 pointer email but figured maybe this would help escalate our file).
The following Wednesday our file was updated in GCKey and a day later we received the AL. Not sure if the final email triggered everything to be finalized but by the grace of God it worked.
We flew from Lagos, Nigeria and transited in Cairo, Egypt and landed at Toronto Pearson on Dec 21 at 7:30 am. The Customs line moved swiftly. Asked about how much money we had - you can carry any amount you want so long as you declare it and you don’t have to pay anything on it. We then had to line up for the immigration officer. The line was pretty long because we were there pretty early and it seemed only two officers were working. Then at 8:30 more immigration officers arrived and the line moved fast. The immigration officer asked about the ArriveCAN app receipt (every checkpoint asked for it),where the PR was to be sent, if my husband has ever been denied entry before, if he has any dependents, and whether he has been charged and convicted of any crimes. All in all it was a super seamless process.
While in line for immigration the luggage had arrived but because of the long line most of our flight had cleared their items. But when we went down to take our luggage they were on the conveyer belt waiting for us. As we were exiting we had to give a declaration card. The officer informed us that we have one more step because we had been marked for additional review. Turns out they just wanted to see our money to make sure we declared the correct amount. Every officer we encountered whether CBSA or immigration was super nice and pleasant to talk to.
The airport was really empty and taxis were lined up waiting for people. So getting a taxi was easy.
We arrived at our place of quarantine and had to call in to report that we had arrived. During the 14 days we have to do reports on the phone either through the ArriveCAN app or by calling a line.

I just wanted to share this information and hopefully it will help someone.
God bless you all! You are almost at the finish line!
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Thank you for sharing this! It was helpful.
 
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Renalpe

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Nov 10, 2019
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Ram_0021 said:
My COPR had expired in Aug 2020 and have received a remedical request today after I had raised two RTT web forms in Oct and Dec. My case has been processed in Ottawa VO as per first PPR email received.

Has anyone received AL or COPR post remedicals and if yes, how long is the validity given by IRCC ? Not sure if I will receive AL or a renewed COPR document though

Thanks
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are u pre or post march 18 ?
 
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RachandMax

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Dec 16, 2020
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whyCorona said:
For travelling, you need both AL over the email and new CoPR details updated in your CIC account. Just wait for few days!
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Yes hopefully AL will come soon. What do you mean by new CoPR details ? Our profil got updated to approved last Saturday, is at enough ?
 
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whyCorona

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Mar 17, 2020
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RachandMax said:
Yes hopefully AL will come soon. What do you mean by new CoPR details ? Our profil got updated to approved last Saturday, is at enough ?
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You need a new CoPR document along with AL. Once the application is approved a new CoPR is issued. For AL, they are updating CoPR online in CIC account. There will be a new document number along with new expiry date.

CoPR is Confirmation of Permanent Residence that you might have received along with your passport from VO when your application was approved first time.
 
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RachandMax

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Dec 16, 2020
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whyCorona said:
You need a new CoPR document along with AL. Once the application is approved a new CoPR is issued. For AL, they are updating CoPR online in CIC account. There will be a new document number along with new expiry date.

CoPR is Confirmation of Permanent Residence that you might have received along with your passport from VO when your application was approved first time.
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Thanks for the details. In the 4pt email they explained we will need our expired CoPR along witg the LA to travel, it's why I thought we only need LA now.
 
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gtcan19

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Sep 11, 2020
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Do they issue Authorization letter to post March 2020 approved applicant? My COPR & Medical valid till March 2021. Should I remain silent at the moment or should I raise my first web form requesting either for extension or AL …Please any suggestion?
 
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Dreambig2020

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Mar 11, 2020
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gtcan19 said:
Do they issue Authorization letter to post March 2020 approved applicant? My COPR & Medical valid till March 2021. Should I remain silent at the moment or should I raise my first web form requesting either for extension or AL …Please any suggestion?
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