Headline: Canada Implements New Rule to Tackle “Flagpoling” at U.S. Border
In a bid to streamline border operations and crackdown on the practice of “flagpoling,” Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada announced a significant change today. Effective immediately, foreign nationals will no longer be able to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border.
Flagpoling, a maneuver where temporary Canadian residents leave the country briefly to re-enter for expedited immigration services, has been causing delays and diverting resources away from critical enforcement activities at the shared Canada–United States border. The move aims to reduce this practice and encourage applicants to follow standard application procedures within Canada.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, stressed the importance of maintaining the integrity of the immigration system, while Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc, highlighted the burden flagpoling places on border officers.
The government is taking steps to expedite application processing and address the issue of flagpoling, including reducing flagpoling hours at key border entry points and promoting applying within Canada rather than at the border.
This change not only enhances fairness among applicants but also supports the efficient and secure flow of goods and people between Canada and the United States. As efforts continue to curb flagpoling, the ultimate goal is to ensure a smooth and effective border system for the benefit of both nations.
In a bid to streamline border operations and crackdown on the practice of “flagpoling,” Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada announced a significant change today. Effective immediately, foreign nationals will no longer be able to apply for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) at the border.
Flagpoling, a maneuver where temporary Canadian residents leave the country briefly to re-enter for expedited immigration services, has been causing delays and diverting resources away from critical enforcement activities at the shared Canada–United States border. The move aims to reduce this practice and encourage applicants to follow standard application procedures within Canada.
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Marc Miller, stressed the importance of maintaining the integrity of the immigration system, while Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions, and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dominic LeBlanc, highlighted the burden flagpoling places on border officers.
The government is taking steps to expedite application processing and address the issue of flagpoling, including reducing flagpoling hours at key border entry points and promoting applying within Canada rather than at the border.
This change not only enhances fairness among applicants but also supports the efficient and secure flow of goods and people between Canada and the United States. As efforts continue to curb flagpoling, the ultimate goal is to ensure a smooth and effective border system for the benefit of both nations.
