Canada has ended ‘flagpoling’ for immigrants. What is the practice?

Canada starts enforcement of ‘flagpoling’ ban

Starting Wednesday, the Canadian government is cracking down on “flagpoling,” a practice that led to longer lines at U.S. ports of entry and made more work for U.S. Customs and

Ottawa ends practice of 'flagpoling' for permits

The federal government has closed a loophole in handling those coming to Canada for study or work.

Canada has ended ‘flagpoling’ for immigrants. What is the practice?

The CBSA said work and study permits will no longer be provided to flagpolers at a port of entry, effective Dec. 23 at 11:59 p.m. eastern.

Federal Government Is Ending ‘Flagpoling’ for Permit Applicants — What Is It?

The federal government has halted “flagpoling” just in time for Christmas, but what is this practice and what are the ramifications of Ottawa’s decision? Flagpoling occurs when a temporary resident of Canada leaves the country and then re-enters to access immigration services.  The practice is used to speed up documents such as work and study permits because they are processed more quickly at the Canadian border  than if an individual makes an a…

Canada's 'flagpoling' ban in effect: what is it and why is Ottawa cracking down?

Immigration measures announced as part of Canada's border response to president-elect Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariff threat are starting to be implemented, beginning with a ban on what's known as "flagpoling."

Canada introduces new online work permit application rules for foreign nationals

Foreign nationals wishing to apply for a work permit in Canada will no longer be able to do so at a port of entry starting on December 23rd, 2024. The post Canada introduces new online work permit application rules for foreign nationals   appeared first on Nairametrics.