Headline: Canada Tightens Border Policies to Combat Immigration Loopholes
In a bid to maintain the integrity of its immigration system and streamline border activities, Canada has implemented new measures to combat the practice of “flagpoling.” This practice, which involves individuals leaving and immediately re-entering the country to expedite the immigration process, has been causing delays, diverting resources, and hampering border operations.
Effective immediately, foreign nationals can no longer apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border. This decision aims to curb the flagpoling trend and encourage applicants to follow the standard online application process, rather than seeking same-day services through border crossings.
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, emphasized the importance of reducing flagpoling to ensure the efficient flow of goods and people across the Canada–United States border. He highlighted the significance of maintaining border security and promoting fair application processing for all individuals.
Canada’s commitment to combating flagpoling includes efforts to enhance application processing times, centralize services, and discourage unnecessary border crossings for immigration purposes. Recent initiatives have seen reductions in flagpoling hours at border entry points to allocate resources more effectively and ensure smoother border operations.
Minister Miller stressed that while international graduates make valuable contributions to Canada’s labor market, flagpoling poses challenges for border services officers and disrupts essential border protection duties. The measure to restrict PGWP applications at the border is part of a broader strategy to address this issue and uphold the shared border’s integrity with the United States.
The changes in border policies have received support from The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs, who emphasized the need to alleviate the burden on border officers and prioritize border security amidst increasing challenges.
As Canada continues to enhance its border management strategies, applicants are urged to adhere to the updated regulations, apply within the country, and cooperate with officials to ensure a safe and efficient border crossing experience.
In a bid to maintain the integrity of its immigration system and streamline border activities, Canada has implemented new measures to combat the practice of “flagpoling.” This practice, which involves individuals leaving and immediately re-entering the country to expedite the immigration process, has been causing delays, diverting resources, and hampering border operations.
Effective immediately, foreign nationals can no longer apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border. This decision aims to curb the flagpoling trend and encourage applicants to follow the standard online application process, rather than seeking same-day services through border crossings.
The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, emphasized the importance of reducing flagpoling to ensure the efficient flow of goods and people across the Canada–United States border. He highlighted the significance of maintaining border security and promoting fair application processing for all individuals.
Canada’s commitment to combating flagpoling includes efforts to enhance application processing times, centralize services, and discourage unnecessary border crossings for immigration purposes. Recent initiatives have seen reductions in flagpoling hours at border entry points to allocate resources more effectively and ensure smoother border operations.
Minister Miller stressed that while international graduates make valuable contributions to Canada’s labor market, flagpoling poses challenges for border services officers and disrupts essential border protection duties. The measure to restrict PGWP applications at the border is part of a broader strategy to address this issue and uphold the shared border’s integrity with the United States.
The changes in border policies have received support from The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs, who emphasized the need to alleviate the burden on border officers and prioritize border security amidst increasing challenges.
As Canada continues to enhance its border management strategies, applicants are urged to adhere to the updated regulations, apply within the country, and cooperate with officials to ensure a safe and efficient border crossing experience.
