COPR and coronavirus

[isaacspriyan]

Yes, the self isolation for 14-days is mandated even without symptoms. My COPR is expiring on May-23.
I thought for extension also but if they request re-medical and/or PCC, then again it's a new headache. Checked with immigration doctor also near my place, they are not taking appointments at the moment for immigration medical checkup and it was one month of wait in normal times.

Also will coming back to USA be a problem? I am now working and would that be considered essential travel and will they allow us in?

 

[Dia89]

When was this announced? Only Punjab government has extended till May 17.

It has been announced half an hour ago. Flights will not be resumed atleast till 17thMay.

 

[raxx.cater]

Also will coming back to USA be a problem? I am now working and would that be considered essential travel and will they allow us in?

I contacted CBP and they said Non-essential is something like traveling for tourism or visiting friends/family without any emergency. So ideally, we should be allowed to return as we have to report back to work.
They also mentioned, travelling by road is not recommended as the land border agent may or may not allow entry, but assured that by air they will.

 

[SithLord]

India has extended lockdown till May 17

 

[isaacspriyan]

I contacted CBP and they said Non-essential is something like traveling for tourism or visiting friends/family without any emergency. So ideally, we should be allowed to return as we have to report back to work.
They also mentioned, travelling by road is not recommended as the land border agent may or may not allow entry, but assured that by air they will.

Okay I understand returning by road is little risky. How about entry to canada? Can we do that by road? any idea?

 

[whyCorona]

Hello sir, where are you from? My COPr is expiring on may 20. Let us connect and share information. I have raised a webform on April 18 indiciating my ticket cancellation and lockdown. No response as of yet from them.

India. We are getting automated response and as per FB page High Commission of Canada in India has assured expired CoPR holders to contact over email once the commercial flights resume. Its just wait and watch for now as things are evolving. My CoPR is expiring next week and I have 3 flight ticket cancellations.

 

[Farahnaz11]

So here’s my question ... my friends husband came to Canada just today he just got his copr recently .... and he came from Pakistan with the repatriatedflight PIA .... without any question .. but how come from india they r saying we won’t allow u if u not a citizen how is this fair ??

India. We are getting automated response and as per FB page High Commission of Canada in India has assured expired CoPR holders to contact over email once the commercial flights resume. Its just wait and watch for now as things are evolving. My CoPR is expiring next week and I have 3 flight ticket cancellations.

is the vfs open after May 3 or that’s been extended too?

 

[whyCorona]

So here’s my question ... my friends husband came to Canada just today he just got his copr recently .... and he came from Pakistan with the repatriatedflight PIA .... without any question .. but how come from india they r saying we won’t allow u if u not a citizen how is this fair ??

is the vfs open after May 3 or that’s been extended too?

Closed till further notice as per their website.

 

[Farahnaz11]

Closed till further notice as per their website.

And what about High commission office ?

 

[raxx.cater]

Okay I understand returning by road is little risky. How about entry to canada? Can we do that by road? any idea?

CBSA never gives clear reply, but many have mentioned that cbsa refused to process copr from land entry.

 

[Bs65]

I contacted CBP and they said Non-essential is something like traveling for tourism or visiting friends/family without any emergency. So ideally, we should be allowed to return as we have to report back to work.
They also mentioned, travelling by road is not recommended as the land border agent may or may not allow entry, but assured that by air they will.

keep in mind if your plan is a soft landing then this may be considered non essential travel by CBSA plus there is still the chance of mandatory 14 isolation.

 

[foxstiger]

@foxstiger
I just booked my tickets from Delta JFK to YYZ for May-14.
First class ticket is a good deal compared to economy class price.
Economy was coming to be $279 with 2 checked bags but first class was $249 with 2 free checked bags..

Great! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. No more cancellation.
I'm still watching the situation of Air Canada. If they extend the suspension post May 23, I'll go with Delta.

 

[whyCorona]

And what about High commission office ?

Working with limited staff in New Delhi office as per FB page.

 

[Canaspirant xyz]

When was this announced? Only Punjab government has extended till May 17.

Its coming on every news channel since evr.All major cities in Red zone to be locked till 17th May

 

[raxx.cater]

keep in mind if your plan is a soft landing then this may be considered non essential travel by CBSA plus there is still the chance of mandatory 14 isolation.

Yup, as I mentioned earlier, I'm planning to stay for 15 days and yes, we do not have to tell CBSA about soft landing otherwise they do not apply for PR card and they will ask to apply for prtd next time.