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If you arrive too early, you may be refused entry by the BSO

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AhmedAlagha

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Apr 8, 2020
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Hello,

I am a Ph.D. student, started in Fall 2020 and finished 2 semesters from distance. I'm traveling to Canada in a couple of weeks, and I came across the following statement on the government's website:
"If you arrive too early, you may be refused entry by the BSO".

This is generally aimed at students coming much earlier than their starting date.
But could this be applied to my case? I have already started last September. I do not have classes this summer but I have research work for my PhD that requires meeting with my advisor, the the time difference between us currently is 8-9 hours!

Anyone has had a similar experience recently?
Your opinion is appreciated :D
 
Should not be a problem.
 
AhmedAlagha said:
Hello,

I am a Ph.D. student, started in Fall 2020 and finished 2 semesters from distance. I'm traveling to Canada in a couple of weeks, and I came across the following statement on the government's website:
"If you arrive too early, you may be refused entry by the BSO".

This is generally aimed at students coming much earlier than their starting date.
But could this be applied to my case? I have already started last September. I do not have classes this summer but I have research work for my PhD that requires meeting with my advisor, the the time difference between us currently is 8-9 hours!

Anyone has had a similar experience recently?
Your opinion is appreciated :D
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You should be fine...
 
AhmedAlagha said:
Hello,

I am a Ph.D. student, started in Fall 2020 and finished 2 semesters from distance. I'm traveling to Canada in a couple of weeks, and I came across the following statement on the government's website:
"If you arrive too early, you may be refused entry by the BSO".

This is generally aimed at students coming much earlier than their starting date.
But could this be applied to my case? I have already started last September. I do not have classes this summer but I have research work for my PhD that requires meeting with my advisor, the the time difference between us currently is 8-9 hours!

Anyone has had a similar experience recently?
Your opinion is appreciated :D
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You've already started your studies so it doesn't apply to you.
 
LittleQuestion said:
Are you sure about this?
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Yes. Canada often refuses entry to students arriving early because they don't have the extra funds to support themselves and out of concern that they will work when they can't start working until they start studying
 
canuck78 said:
Yes. Canada often refuses entry to students arriving early because they don't have the extra funds to support themselves and out of concern that they will work when they can't start working until they start studying
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I already started my studies online but I want return these days because I have a lot technical and time difference issues .
 
LittleQuestion said:
Okay, I'm just confirming if I returned in Summer while I don't have courses.
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You are able to work. The primary concern when it comes to students arriving too early before their courses start is that they'll start working which they aren't allowed to do.
 
Hello,

I am same case, I started in Fall 2020 and finished 2 semesters from distance. Did you arrive Canada?
 
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