The People approved for PR Visa can Travel to Canada w.e.f. 21 June 2021

Candidates approved PR can move to Canada

 

With effect from June 21, 2021,any overseas national having a valid COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence) may travel to Canada.As per earlier rules, overseas nationals,with a valid COPR issued on or before March 18, 2020, were exempt from Canada's travel restrictions.

 

Moreover, as per previous rules, those with a valid COPR issued after March 18, 2020, could only come to Canada if they fulfil another exemption or were coming from the United States to settle permanently in Canada.

 

Meanwhile, the Government of Canada has extended the suspension of flights from India until July 21, 2021.During that period, passengers who travel to Canada from India via an indirect route,require obtaining a pre-departure negative COVID-19 molecular test result from a third country before continuing their journey to Canada.

 

Also read- How to apply for Canadian Permanent Residence (PR) visa

 

Facilitating Applicants with expired and expiring COPRs

 

A COPR is valid for up to one year. However, several candidates were not able to travel before their COPRs expired,in view of the pandemic related considerations or restrictions.

 

Hence, the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has been working with candidates, who were already exempt from the travel restrictions to issue them a COPR once again (i.e. reissue of COPR). For candidates with expired COPRs issued after March 18, 2020, more information will be available soon. Hence, the people hold an expired COPR,should not book flights or attempt to travel to Canada until they get a new COPR from IRCC.

 

Safe and steady arrival of new permanent residents in Canada

 

The top priority of the Canadian government is the health and safety of Canadians. All individuals travelling to Canada, including those approved for PR, must abide by the COVID-19 health measures and requirements upon landing in Canada. All travelers must follow the flying to Canada checklist of requirements or driving to Canada.

 

The changes to the travel restrictions counterpart the temporary pathway to PR for those already hard at work in Canada, to make certain that the country continue to have the labour force required for the economic recovery.

 

The Canadian government has confirm that it is allowing more time for reasonable numbers of new immigrants to settle in Canada and start their assimilation, so that they can better prepare for economic future of the maple leaf country.

 

As the government of Canada is going an extra mile to help new immigrants settle in the country, it is the ideal time to plan your immigration to Canada especially on Permanent Residence (PR) Visa.

 

To apply Canadian PR visa through popular Express Entry System or a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), you may call Visas Avenue Canada immigration expert on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.

- Rajneesh Kumar