15 days requirement is mainly for ppl coming over from the US. Since, I don't think that you are even allowed to fly back before the quarantine period.
Show that you’re travelling to Canada for an essential reason
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It's for every foreign national, regardless of where they are coming from.
The Canada Border Services Agency is announcing that as of June 8, 2020 23:59 EDT, foreign nationals who are immediate family members of Canadian citizens and permanent residents, and who do not have COVID-19 or exhibit any signs or symptoms of COVID-19, or who do not have reason to believe they have COVID-19, will be exempt from the prohibition on entry to Canada if entering to be with an immediate family member for a period of at least 15 days.
True in that sense off course. What I meant to say is that the proof that you are planning to stay in Canad for at least 15 days is required mainly from people crossing the US-Canada border. Since usually a return flight is enough... this is what the CBSA officer told me over the phone.
Hi everyone! I have a question regarding the "non-optional or non-discretionary" from IRCC. what happens if there is a pending Outland application for my husband and I am currently in Canada and Im about to give birth to our child (in 3 months time). Is this considered "non-optional or non-discretionary"? How would we let the immigration officer know or how do we obtain the authorization letter from the officer? The website wasn't very clear so I'm hoping someone could help clarify.
it is hard to say if this situation is essential. but if you husband has valid visa, he can come after 6.8 if he plans to stay for 15 days or longer and has a quarantine plan
Just saw this on IRCC's website...
"Exception: An immediate family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is staying in Canada for at least 15 days is exempt and can travel to Canada for any purpose."
Basically our spouses can travel to Canada for any purpose. Yeah, I understand spouse still needs TRV but you don't need to prove that your spouse is coming here for a "non-optional or non-discretionary" purpose.
"Exception: An immediate family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who is staying in Canada for at least 15 days is exempt and can travel to Canada for any purpose."
Basically our spouses can travel to Canada for any purpose. Yeah, I understand spouse still needs TRV but you don't need to prove that your spouse is coming here for a "non-optional or non-discretionary" purpose.
My children landed on June 9 as PRs (both are over 18) accompanied by my mother who is on a TRV. As soon as the changes to the ban were announced, we got them tickets via ANA Air. No letters needed, my mother provided a photocopy of my PR card and my original birth certificate as proof of relationship.
Congratulations and thanks for the information.
I also see from this forum that called CBSA got confirmed reply that immediate family member now allowed to enter Canada.
Unfortunately, I sent 1 email to CBSA, and replied once more, got same reply from CBSA by email:
I've quoted the latest news release from CBSA website, but they still reply same:
To me, it's not good no confirmed answer from different channel. - which means I get following reply from email, but someone said CBSA confirmed immediate family member can enter Canada without "essential reason" in the phone call.
Here's 2nd reply from CBSA: here's the post: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/still-essential-travel-only.690677/
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to limiting the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Canada, while facilitating travel and trade.
During this time, we are limiting travel to essential travel only. We are asking individuals not to travel at this time if it is not deemed essential. Non-essential travel includes, but is not limited to: tourism, recreation, and/or sight-seeing. Essential travel may be defined as, but is not limited to: economic services and supply chains; critical infrastructure support; health (immediate medical care), safety and security; transiting through Canada for essential purposes; indigenous communities; cross-border employment; tending to family matters for essential purposes; and shopping for essential goods such as medication or basic needs.
As of April 22, there continues to be a temporary restriction on all non-essential travel at the Canada-U.S. border. This restriction has been extended until June 21, 2020, and can be prolonged as necessary for public health reasons.
Note that there are several factors that border services officers (BSOs) must take into account before determining whether a person is admissible into Canada, and each person will be dealt with in person on a case-by-case basis. The burden of proof rests with the foreign national seeking entry to Canada to satisfy the BSO they are admissible in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. Complying with documentary requirements does not guarantee entry into Canada. The following page on the CBSA website provides additional information on this:
Please refer to the following website for more information regarding travel restrictions and exemptions for immediate family members due to COVID-19:
For the most up to date information on COVID-19:
Visit www.canada.ca/coronavirus
Contact the COVID-19 telephone information line: 1-833-784-4397
Interpretation services are available in multiple languages for those who do not speak English or French.
Email: phac.covid19.aspc@canada.ca
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