Exemption from travel restrictions for reuniting with family applicable for outland sponsorship?

[S76]

Hi,

I'm currently sponsoring my family (Outland sponsorship) to move to Canada. Recently my family got their COPR however as far as I understand we can't travel due to the restrictions currently in place. I'm wondering if there's anyway we can still travel given our current situation.
I noticed on the the site (here) that one of the exemptions for entry is to reunite with family. So my question is if I travel to Canada first without my family. Can they then join me a month or two later based on that exemption? Also it says we would need written authorization from IRCC, so I imagine after I travel we'd have to update our status with IRCC and request such a letter? Is this possible? If so any ideas on how long approval from IRCC would take?

 

[armoured]

Hi,

I'm currently sponsoring my family (Outland sponsorship) to move to Canada. Recently my family got their COPR however as far as I understand we can't travel due to the restrictions currently in place. I'm wondering if there's anyway we can still travel given our current situation.
I noticed on the the site (here) that one of the exemptions for entry is to reunite with family. So my question is if I travel to Canada first without my family. Can they then join me a month or two later based on that exemption? Also it says we would need written authorization from IRCC, so I imagine after I travel we'd have to update our status with IRCC and request such a letter? Is this possible? If so any ideas on how long approval from IRCC would take?

As long as it's immediate family eg spouse and kids of Canadian citizen or pr, you can all travel together. No written authorization needed. You will need to show airline family relationship eg marriage certificate, birth certificates, status of the pr or cotizen. Be sure to check with airline first that they understand this and will accept your proof.

 

[S76]

Ok thanks for clarifying. However we got a letter along with the COPR saying "You won't be allowed to board your flight to Canada at this time"

It also says "until further notice, monst foreign nationals cannot travel to Canada if their valid COPR and PRV was issued after March 18,2020, unless they are exempt from the travel restrictions"
So according to what you mentioned, since they are immediate family (spouse and kids) they would be exempt?
What about the statement saying they can't board the flight at this time?

 

[scylla]

Ok thanks for clarifying. However we got a letter along with the COPR saying "You won't be allowed to board your flight to Canada at this time"

It also says "until further notice, monst foreign nationals cannot travel to Canada if their valid COPR and PRV was issued after March 18,2020, unless they are exempt from the travel restrictions"
So according to what you mentioned, since they are immediate family (spouse and kids) they would be exempt?
What about the statement saying they can't board the flight at this time?

The statement says they can't board a flight unless they are exempt. They are exempt. So they can board.

 

[armoured]

Ok thanks for clarifying. However we got a letter along with the COPR saying "You won't be allowed to board your flight to Canada at this time"

It also says "until further notice, monst foreign nationals cannot travel to Canada if their valid COPR and PRV was issued after March 18,2020, unless they are exempt from the travel restrictions"
So according to what you mentioned, since they are immediate family (spouse and kids) they would be exempt?
What about the statement saying they can't board the flight at this time?

As above, unless exempt. If you are a citizen or pr, they are exempt.

 

[S76]

Thanks both of you for clarifying! You mentioned if they travel with me its no problem. What if I travel first and spouse and kids follow some time later just confirming that would also be Ok?

 

[armoured]

Thanks both of you for clarifying! You mentioned if they travel with me its no problem. What if I travel first and spouse and kids follow some time later just confirming that would also be Ok?

Also fine.

 

[S76]

Great! Appreciate all your help, thanks!