will new immigration be allowed to into Canada?

[armoured]

Hi! I sponsored my husband for PR (Spanish citizen) and he was approved/has his COPR. I too was wondering about him still being able to come with the new restrictions (in May was the plan and still is if he can get a flight), as technically he isn’t a PR yet, just approved. I guess for many of you that is an important distinction and we are still waiting for details and clarification.

But now I’ve read in a news article that immediate family members of Canadian citizens can still enter, so does that mean my spouse can enter regardless of his status (under current restrictions at least, who knows when they’ll change again)? Anyone know or seen this information formally from the Canadian govt, not just a news article? We are very lucky that he is my immediate family if this is the case. My heart goes out to all of you who are in more complicated, less certain situations.

We are all following and looking for formal announcements and more detailed regulations. I'm fairly sure that by May there will be clarity - although of course further changes and surprises can't be ruled out.

 

[canuck78]

Hi! I sponsored my husband for PR (Spanish citizen) and he was approved/has his COPR. I too was wondering about him still being able to come with the new restrictions (in May was the plan and still is if he can get a flight), as technically he isn’t a PR yet, just approved. I guess for many of you that is an important distinction and we are still waiting for details and clarification.

But now I’ve read in a news article that immediate family members of Canadian citizens can still enter, so does that mean my spouse can enter regardless of his status (under current restrictions at least, who knows when they’ll change again)? Anyone know or seen this information formally from the Canadian govt, not just a news article? We are very lucky that he is my immediate family if this is the case. My heart goes out to all of you who are in more complicated, less certain situations.

You should be able to come in May if he can get a flight but it is such a fluid situation. It will depend on what the virus situation in both Spain and Canada.

 

[rockpaperwell]

”Applicants approved for permanent residence in Canada before the travel restrictions were announced March 16, but who have not travelled to Canada, are also exempted from the travel restrictions.“

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-march21-covid19-1.5505540

MSP waiting period likely to be waived as well - https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-promises-to-waive-msp-waiting-period-for-canadians-returning-from-abroad-1.4859155

I’m no expert though!! Just trying to stay informed via the news.

@Greasewheel