Spouse got TRV approved but IRCC refused a letter of written authorization. What next?

[YVR123]

According the information provided for the IRCC if you’re a fully vaccinated travel then you will not need the written authorization letter. Please see here https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...id19/visitors/immediate-family.html#temporary

copied from the link:
If you meet the exemption for fully vaccinated travellers, you don’t need a written authorization to travel to Canada.

 

[prindav2021]

Exactly, so according my understanding written letter is required when you are not fully vaccinated. Am I right? (I hope so cuz I just bought the tickets for my family today)
you can check here too https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada

 

[prathmesh77]

Exactly, so according my understanding written letter is required when you are not fully vaccinated. Am I right? (I hope so cuz I just bought the tickets for my family today)
you can check here too https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada

If you’re travelling to Canada from a country other than the US
If you’re travelling from a country other than the US, you must have written authorization from IRCC to fly to Canada.

The written authorization is a one-time use authorization confirming that you’re exempt from the travel restrictions. It’s valid only for the period needed to travel.

: I just copied this from the same link you provided. Now does this depend on the vaccination status? Or doesn't depend on the vaccination status?

 

[YVR123]

If you’re travelling to Canada from a country other than the US
If you’re travelling from a country other than the US, you must have written authorization from IRCC to fly to Canada.

The written authorization is a one-time use authorization confirming that you’re exempt from the travel restrictions. It’s valid only for the period needed to travel.

: I just copied this from the same link you provided. Now does this depend on the vaccination status? Or doesn't depend on the vaccination status?

IRCC!! I don't know what to say...

To board your flight to Canada
You must

• follow all airline requirements and pass a health check conducted by airline officials to confirm that you don’t have symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever, a cough and difficulty breathing
  • Anyone showing symptoms will not be allowed to board a flight to Canada.
• make sure you have a valid travel document (visitor visa or eTA, if required) and a passport that is valid to come to Canada
• tell the airline that you’re exempt from the travel restrictions and present a copy of the completed application for authorization and statutory declaration as well as the written authorization
• be prepared to provide additional proof to show that you’re an extended family member of a Canadian citizen, person registered under Canada’s Indian Act or Canadian permanent resident if asked
  • for example, a birth certificate or other documents that show a family connection, such as documents that show a shared address
• be able to provide evidence of oneof the following:
  • If you don’t qualify as fully vaccinated, you must demonstrate that you plan to stay in Canada for 15 days or more.
  • You’re travelling for a non-discretionary purpose.

 

[prathmesh77]

IRCC!! I don't know what to say...

To board your flight to Canada
You must

• follow all airline requirements and pass a health check conducted by airline officials to confirm that you don’t have symptoms of COVID-19, including a fever, a cough and difficulty breathing
  • Anyone showing symptoms will not be allowed to board a flight to Canada.
• make sure you have a valid travel document (visitor visa or eTA, if required) and a passport that is valid to come to Canada
• tell the airline that you’re exempt from the travel restrictions and present a copy of the completed application for authorization and statutory declaration as well as the written authorization
• be prepared to provide additional proof to show that you’re an extended family member of a Canadian citizen, person registered under Canada’s Indian Act or Canadian permanent resident if asked
  • for example, a birth certificate or other documents that show a family connection, such as documents that show a shared address
• be able to provide evidence of oneof the following:
  • If you don’t qualify as fully vaccinated, you must demonstrate that you plan to stay in Canada for 15 days or more.
  • You’re travelling for a non-discretionary purpose.

They have gone bonkers!! They don't know what they're doing anymore.

 

[Kumar25]

The details in the link are so confusing, they are leaving it to the person reading it to interpret in whichever way they want.

 

[prathmesh77]

The details in the link are so confusing, they are leaving it to the person reading it to interpret in whichever way they want.

The whole catch in this whole thing is here:
" be able to provide evidence of oneof the following:

• If you don’t qualify as fully vaccinated"

So if you're not fully vaccinated then the rest of things mentioned such as that letter of authorization is required. But if and I really hope that it is true : if you're fully vaccinated then everything else gets nullified and doesn't apply. There can't be 2 different rules pertaining to the same thing. It just doesn't work out. IRCC needs to hire better technical writers for their websites. I'm gonna call them and I hope to get a clearer answer without any stupid ifs and buts.

 

[prindav2021]

I consulted with my airline and they got me this link to check, maybe is worthy https://apply.joinsherpa.com/

 

[prindav2021]

The whole catch in this whole thing is here:
" be able to provide evidence of oneof the following:

• If you don’t qualify as fully vaccinated"

So if you're not fully vaccinated then the rest of things mentioned such as that letter of authorization is required. But if and I really hope that it is true : if you're fully vaccinated then everything else gets nullified and doesn't apply. There can't be 2 different rules pertaining to the same thing. It just doesn't work out. IRCC needs to hire better technical writers for their websites. I'm gonna call them and I hope to get a clearer answer without any stupid ifs and buts.

Yes , that’s the way how I interpreted and make sense with the current situation, if you’re fully vaccinated, you’ll should be able to enter.

 

[Kumar25]

Check out this link
Find out if you can enter Canada: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/wizard-start
If you select unvaccinated, it shows that travel authorization is required.
If select that you are fully vaccinated and you are visiting your immediate family member - Travel authorization is not required

 

[Kumar25]

The whole catch in this whole thing is here:
" be able to provide evidence of oneof the following:

• If you don’t qualify as fully vaccinated"

So if you're not fully vaccinated then the rest of things mentioned such as that letter of authorization is required. But if and I really hope that it is true : if you're fully vaccinated then everything else gets nullified and doesn't apply. There can't be 2 different rules pertaining to the same thing. It just doesn't work out. IRCC needs to hire better technical writers for their websites. I'm gonna call them and I hope to get a clearer answer without any stupid ifs and buts.

Did you call IRCC today to confirm?

 

[prathmesh77]

Did you call IRCC today to confirm?

They didn't take the call at all. My request wasnt urgent as per their system

 

[Kumar25]

They didn't take the call at all. My request wasnt urgent as per their system

yeah it's very difficult to get connected to them. Did you try direct messaging on Twitter?