**Headline: Canada Tightens Border Procedures to Combat “Flagpoling” Issue**
Hello, border crossers and travelers! Today, we’ve got some important updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada that are set to shake up the way foreign nationals apply for permits at the Canada–United States border.
Effective immediately, foreign nationals will no longer be able to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border in a bid to clamp down on the practice known as “flagpoling.” This sneaky maneuver allows temporary residents to skip the online application process by exiting and re-entering the country on the same day for quick immigration services.
The move, announced by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, aims to reduce the strain on resources at the border while enhancing fairness among applicants. In the past year alone, PGWP applicants made up a significant portion of those engaging in flagpoling antics.
Minister Miller highlighted that tackling flagpoling is crucial to ensuring border officers can focus on vital enforcement activities rather than processing unnecessary applications. The shift also aims to maintain the integrity of the immigration system while streamlining processes for genuine applicants.
To further combat flagpoling, recent efforts have seen border service officers at 12 ports of entry across Canada refocusing their efforts during peak periods and prioritizing high-risk individuals and trade facilitation.
The Government of Canada encourages applicants to apply within Canada, aiming for a more efficient and modernized processing environment to expedite applications globally. This ongoing drive for improvement seeks to facilitate a smoother, more secure shared border between Canada and the United States.
So, fellow travelers, buckle up as we navigate these changes together, ensuring a safe and secure border flow that benefits both our nations. Let’s keep those crossings smooth and efficient – because a thriving North American economy and those cherished person-to-person ties are relying on it.
Hello, border crossers and travelers! Today, we’ve got some important updates from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada that are set to shake up the way foreign nationals apply for permits at the Canada–United States border.
Effective immediately, foreign nationals will no longer be able to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border in a bid to clamp down on the practice known as “flagpoling.” This sneaky maneuver allows temporary residents to skip the online application process by exiting and re-entering the country on the same day for quick immigration services.
The move, announced by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, aims to reduce the strain on resources at the border while enhancing fairness among applicants. In the past year alone, PGWP applicants made up a significant portion of those engaging in flagpoling antics.
Minister Miller highlighted that tackling flagpoling is crucial to ensuring border officers can focus on vital enforcement activities rather than processing unnecessary applications. The shift also aims to maintain the integrity of the immigration system while streamlining processes for genuine applicants.
To further combat flagpoling, recent efforts have seen border service officers at 12 ports of entry across Canada refocusing their efforts during peak periods and prioritizing high-risk individuals and trade facilitation.
The Government of Canada encourages applicants to apply within Canada, aiming for a more efficient and modernized processing environment to expedite applications globally. This ongoing drive for improvement seeks to facilitate a smoother, more secure shared border between Canada and the United States.
So, fellow travelers, buckle up as we navigate these changes together, ensuring a safe and secure border flow that benefits both our nations. Let’s keep those crossings smooth and efficient – because a thriving North American economy and those cherished person-to-person ties are relying on it.
