IMPORTANT UPDATE: Effective June 21, 2024, foreign nationals can no longer apply for a postgraduation work permit (PGWP) at the border. This ends the practice of "flagpoling" for those seeking a PGWP.
"Flagpoling" is when people in Canada cross the US border, or otherwise leave Canada, and then turn back around in order to have their immigration paperwork processed at the border. Michael O'Rourke explains the pros and cons of the practice and warns that it may not be as simple or straightforward as you think.
Questions answered include:
Is it legal?
Can I use flagpoling to get a new visa or work permit?
Can I use it to renew a visa or work permit?
Does flagpoling always work?
Can I lose my status in Canada?
Can I be barred from the United States?
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