Originally Posted by snoopdawg (Post 11912184)

I can see lots of grief with this!
Airlines will be able to see if you have an ETA as you check in. If you haven't , how is the airline check in person going to to able to tell what is a valid visa for Canada, a PR card is easy but student, TWP ??? They are not CBSA officers nor should they be expected to act as such, I wonder what they will do?
If the ETA is as smooth as the ESTA site it may be ok, but given CIC's track record...............!!!
I made a huge boob on our trip, I had renewed youngest pup's passport months early, and so he still had a " valid" ESTA until August in my mind and on their site, forgetting it's linked to his previous passport. When we tried to check in, I realized the disaster but we were able to apply and get the new ESTA in minutes, the lady at check in could also see it a couple of minutes later. In fact I saw later that there is a dedicated computer terminal for ESTAs near the check ins, which would have been quicker I think. I can't see CIC putting computers in airports anywhere!!!!

Originally Posted by Snowy560 (Post 11912694)

Hi I agree, except that:

"Applicants who are issued an initial study or work permit on or after August 1, 2015 will automatically be issued an eTA along with their permit. For work permit or study permit renewal applications, the eTA will not be automatically renewed. If you wish to exit and re-enter Canada by air, you will need to ensure that your eTA is still valid by consulting the Check Status Tool. If your eTA has expired, you will need to apply for a new one as soon as you can and before the end of the eTA transition period in fall 2016."

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Originally Posted by kswoosh (Post 11925852)

Hi

Does anyone know the situation for someone with COPR who hasn't activated yet?

Do I fall into the following?
• A foreign worker with a valid work permit for Canada, which I obtained on or after August 1, 2015

I appreciate I'm not a PR yet, as I haven't 'landed' but I'm not sure if I fall into the above, or if this just applies to people with a permit for a specific job etc?