**Headline:** Canada Tightens Border Controls to Combat “Flagpoling” Practice and Speed Up Processing for Foreign Nationals
**Article:**
In an effort to maintain the efficiency of cross-border traffic while ensuring the integrity of Canada’s immigration system, the Canadian government has made a decisive move to address the issue of “flagpoling.”
“Flagpoling” is a practice where temporary residents exploit a loophole by leaving and immediately re-entering Canada to expedite their work or study permit applications. This maneuver not only strains border resources but also hampers the smooth flow of goods and people across the Canada-U.S. border.
Effective immediately, foreign nationals can no longer apply for post-graduation work permits at the border, a measure announced by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship. This change aims to significantly decrease flagpoling instances, which have been diverting officers from crucial enforcement duties and causing unnecessary delays for legitimate travelers.
Encouraging applicants to apply within Canada rather than resorting to flagpoling, the government is streamlining its processing methods and embracing a more centralized approach to speed up application processing worldwide.
Ministers Marc Miller and Dominic LeBlanc emphasized the need to nip the flagpoling practice in the bud to maintain the safety, security, and prosperity shared by the Canadian and American people. By implementing these measures, the government is putting a renewed focus on safeguarding the integrity of the shared border, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to address key priorities.
Moreover, recent adjustments, such as the reduction of flagpoling hours at select ports of entry across Canada, aim to enhance the efficiency of border services officers while prioritizing high-risk travelers and trade facilitation.
As Canada continues its efforts to reduce flagpoling, the focus remains on creating a smoother, more efficient border experience for all and promoting fairness among applicants to strengthen the integrity of the immigration system.
For media inquiries, please contact:
**Aïssa Diop** Director of Communications Minister’s Office, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Email: aissa.diop@cic.gc.ca
**Media Relations** Communications Sector, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Phone: 613-952-1650 Email: media@cic.gc.ca
**Media Relations** Canada Border Services Agency Email: media@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca Phone: 1-877-761-5945
**Article:**
In an effort to maintain the efficiency of cross-border traffic while ensuring the integrity of Canada’s immigration system, the Canadian government has made a decisive move to address the issue of “flagpoling.”
“Flagpoling” is a practice where temporary residents exploit a loophole by leaving and immediately re-entering Canada to expedite their work or study permit applications. This maneuver not only strains border resources but also hampers the smooth flow of goods and people across the Canada-U.S. border.
Effective immediately, foreign nationals can no longer apply for post-graduation work permits at the border, a measure announced by the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship. This change aims to significantly decrease flagpoling instances, which have been diverting officers from crucial enforcement duties and causing unnecessary delays for legitimate travelers.
Encouraging applicants to apply within Canada rather than resorting to flagpoling, the government is streamlining its processing methods and embracing a more centralized approach to speed up application processing worldwide.
Ministers Marc Miller and Dominic LeBlanc emphasized the need to nip the flagpoling practice in the bud to maintain the safety, security, and prosperity shared by the Canadian and American people. By implementing these measures, the government is putting a renewed focus on safeguarding the integrity of the shared border, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to address key priorities.
Moreover, recent adjustments, such as the reduction of flagpoling hours at select ports of entry across Canada, aim to enhance the efficiency of border services officers while prioritizing high-risk travelers and trade facilitation.
As Canada continues its efforts to reduce flagpoling, the focus remains on creating a smoother, more efficient border experience for all and promoting fairness among applicants to strengthen the integrity of the immigration system.
For media inquiries, please contact:
**Aïssa Diop** Director of Communications Minister’s Office, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Email: aissa.diop@cic.gc.ca
**Media Relations** Communications Sector, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Phone: 613-952-1650 Email: media@cic.gc.ca
**Media Relations** Canada Border Services Agency Email: media@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca Phone: 1-877-761-5945
