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

[Agastya]

Can we make a permanent landing in Canada, on COPR issued post 18th March, or are there restrictions... still???

 

[Naturgrl]

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/immigration-applicants.html#approved

Still restrictions

 

[Agastya]

@legalfalcon Please advice

 

[scylla]

@legalfalcon Please advice

Your question was already answered above.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-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.

 

[legalfalcon]

@legalfalcon Please advice

See the post above.

 

[Agastya]

See the post above.

So there in "NO WAY". I mean through some authorization letter etc.

 

[Naturgrl]

So there in "NO WAY". I mean through some authorization letter etc.

There is a way if you meet the conditions outlined above. If not, no.

 

[Agastya]

I know people who are planning to travel anyway.... I don't know if this is a good or bad strategy???

 

[Agastya]

Your question was already answered above.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-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.

I am an EXTENDED family member....with CoPR issued post 18th March.... Can I apply for moving???

 

[Naturgrl]

I am an EXTENDED family member....with CoPR issued post 18th March.... Can I apply for moving???

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.

 

[scylla]

I am an EXTENDED family member....with CoPR issued post 18th March.... Can I apply for moving???

You need written authorization from IRCC in order to be allowed to board the plane.