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How early can you enter Vancouver to get set up?

emandwillow

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Mar 15, 2016
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Hi there everyone,

Thank you for reading my message!

I am hoping to study in Vancouver next year, starting in September. Our emigration company told us that we can enter Canada 3 months prior the start date of my program. However, someone else has told me this is not the possible. And, you can only enter the country about 3 weeks before and it is up to the officer at port of entry's discretion if they let you in and when they let you in. This seems odd as what happens if you get your flight to Vancouver 3 months before and then get told to get back on the plane to go home and come back in 3 months time..?

I guess my question is..how early can we enter Canada in days/months before I start my course? This is to find somewhere to live, and to find work for my partner James who is a fire alarm technician. We want to enter as early as possible to help us explore the area and get settled, and make the most of any free time we have!

Thank you to everyone who can help me,

Em x
 

Bs65

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Mar 22, 2016
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More to the point I guess might be CBSA being convinced you can support selves without working for 3 months until your study permit becomes truly active when starting your class in full time education.