+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445
Client Portal

Moving (permanently) to Canada on COPR issued post 18th March

A

Agastya

Hero Member
Nov 29, 2017
225
9
Can we make a permanent landing in Canada, on COPR issued post 18th March, or are there restrictions... still???
 
Agastya said:
@legalfalcon Please advice
Click to expand...

Your question was already answered above.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...-covid19/immigration-applicants.html#approved

If you’re outside Canada
Note: If your confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) is expired, follow these steps.

You won’t be allowed to enter Canada right now if you’re coming to validate your COPR and become a permanent resident, unless you are exempt from the travel restrictions.

You are exempt from the current travel restrictions and can come to Canada if you have a valid COPR, and

  • the COPR was issued on or before March 18, 2020, or
  • the COPR was issued after March 18, 2020 and you are an immediate family member sponsored by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (note that grandparents are not considered immediate family members and cannot come to Canada at this time), or
  • you’re currently living in the U.S. and will be coming to Canada directly (transiting through the U.S. to Canada doesn’t apply)
To meet the travel restriction exemptions, you must also

  • be coming to Canada to settle permanently (you cannot come to Canada and leave to go live in another country, even if it’s temporary)
  • show you’re able to quarantine for 14 days
If you’re travelling by air, you need to pass a health check conducted by the airline before boarding a flight. If you show symptoms of COVID-19, you won’t be allowed to board.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Agastya and joconstantine
I know people who are planning to travel anyway.... I don't know if this is a good or bad strategy???
 
scylla said:
Your question was already answered above.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...-covid19/immigration-applicants.html#approved

If you’re outside Canada
Note: If your confirmation of permanent residence (COPR) is expired, follow these steps.

You won’t be allowed to enter Canada right now if you’re coming to validate your COPR and become a permanent resident, unless you are exempt from the travel restrictions.

You are exempt from the current travel restrictions and can come to Canada if you have a valid COPR, and

  • the COPR was issued on or before March 18, 2020, or
  • the COPR was issued after March 18, 2020 and you are an immediate family member sponsored by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (note that grandparents are not considered immediate family members and cannot come to Canada at this time), or
  • you’re currently living in the U.S. and will be coming to Canada directly (transiting through the U.S. to Canada doesn’t apply)
To meet the travel restriction exemptions, you must also

  • be coming to Canada to settle permanently (you cannot come to Canada and leave to go live in another country, even if it’s temporary)
  • show you’re able to quarantine for 14 days
If you’re travelling by air, you need to pass a health check conducted by the airline before boarding a flight. If you show symptoms of COVID-19, you won’t be allowed to board.
Click to expand...
I am an EXTENDED family member....with CoPR issued post 18th March.... Can I apply for moving???
 
Agastya said:
I am an EXTENDED family member....with CoPR issued post 18th March.... Can I apply for moving???
Click to expand...
No you aren’t an immediate family member. If you have a visitor visa, your extended family member can apply for written authorization to travel. May be difficult Because you have COPR, officers will know you are moving permanently.
 
Agastya said:
I am an EXTENDED family member....with CoPR issued post 18th March.... Can I apply for moving???
Click to expand...

You need written authorization from IRCC in order to be allowed to board the plane.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.