After the new implementation of a $2,000 quarantine fee, Queen’s is promising assistance to international students entering Canada.
According to the University, international students arriving in Canada can fill out an arrival form that allows staff at the Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) to work with students arriving in Canada and assist with their return. The University said the QUIC would work with students to rebate them for any fees incurred through quarantine.
“International students who are seeking to arrive in Canada are asked to fill out an international arrivals form – this enables Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) staff to work with students arriving from international locations on a case by case basis to discuss travel regulations and financial assistance needs related to quarantine requirements and mandatory hotel stay, and we work to find solutions that best meet their individual needs,” the University wrote in a statement to The Journal.
The Canadian government imposed a mandatory $2,000 quarantine fee on Feb. 22 for individuals entering Canada. Though the University did not state explicitly whether it would supplement the full slate of the $2,000 required of those entering Canada, the University maintained students are welcome to the QUIC with any questions.
“The University is constantly monitoring and working with government to understand any changes in travel restrictions. Students with questions are invited to QUIC to help them with any questions related to travel to or from Canada,” the University said.
“Many students have received financial assistance for their quarantine plans and all have been fully ed for the duration of their 14-day quarantine period.”
According to Syeda Nowskin Nower Aurthy, there’s a waiting list to be reimbursed for expenses incurred from quarantining upon arrival in Canada. Aurthy, who is pursuing her Masters of International Business at Queen’s, travelled to Canada from Bangladesh. After landing in Canada on Jan. 31, prior to the implementation of the mandatory quarantine fee, Aurthy booked an Airbnb to self-isolate in for the required 14-day period.
“It was quite expensive,” Aurthy told The Journal.
She estimates she spent roughly $1,200 for the full two weeks she had to quarantine. “I emailed [the University] telling them that I had spent a lot of money. The University said they would put me on a list to get reimbursed for the fees I had to pay,” she said.
Although Aurthy is set to be reimbursed for her quarantine expenses, she has yet to hear from the University about when she can expect to receive this assistance.
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