Flagpoling
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Canada has ended ‘flagpoling’ for immigrants. What is the practice?The CBSA said work and study permits will no longer be provided to flagpolers at a port of entry, effective Dec. 23 at 11:59 p.m. eastern.CanadaDec 24, 2024
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Foreign nationals can no longer apply for work permits at the U.S.-Canada borderThe move is being implemented to curtail something known as ‘flagpoling’, which is a means that some temporary residents of Canada use to bypass the normal wait times.CanadaJun 21, 2024
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What is flagpoling? CBSA curtails immigration services at 12 border crossingsThe Canada Border Services Agency is curtailing flagpoling that allows temporary residents to receive same-day immigration services at the U.S.-Canada crossings.CanadaJun 4, 2024
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