Canada Ends Flagpoling!

Canada Ends Flagpoling for Work and Study Permits
Starting December 23 at 11:59 pm ET, foreign nationals will no longer be able to obtain work or study permits through flagpoling at Canadian ports of entry.

Flagpoling occurs when foreign nationals who hold temporary resident status in Canada, leave Canada and, after a visit to the United States or St. Pierre and Miquelon, re-enter to access immigration services at a port of entry.

These changes benefit Canada and the U.S. by allowing both countries to effectively manage border operations and maintain the integrity of our shared border.