I’m super scared now. I’ve been living in Canada as a student since 2016, however now I’m doing extra year and I need to extend my study permit. I want to return to Canada and since my study permit was issued before March 18, 2020, I’m exempted from travel restrictions. I’ve called the Border Agents Office and they said I have an excellent chance of getting back to Canada since I have an established residency in Canada by having lease, SIN, paying taxes, having all my belongings in Canada.
My issue is that my study permit expires on 31st of August, 2020 and I’m planning to travel back to Canada a week before it expires. So, I’ll still have a valid study permit. One of the border agents said that I won’t be let in since it’s expiring soon and by the time my uni starts I won’t have renewed study permit(not sure if he is aware of implied status) , however, the second agent said he doesn’t see a problem since it will be valid and I’ll be renewing it and will have implied status. I can’t contact IRCC by phone since I’m outside of Canada. I don’t know what to do.
My international students advisor/lawyer said that border agent probably did not understand that I will be travelling a week before it expires so it will be VALID still, but I’m just really looking for some opinions and advices, please.
My issue is that my study permit expires on 31st of August, 2020 and I’m planning to travel back to Canada a week before it expires. So, I’ll still have a valid study permit. One of the border agents said that I won’t be let in since it’s expiring soon and by the time my uni starts I won’t have renewed study permit(not sure if he is aware of implied status) , however, the second agent said he doesn’t see a problem since it will be valid and I’ll be renewing it and will have implied status. I can’t contact IRCC by phone since I’m outside of Canada. I don’t know what to do.
My international students advisor/lawyer said that border agent probably did not understand that I will be travelling a week before it expires so it will be VALID still, but I’m just really looking for some opinions and advices, please.