Effective December 24, 2024, the <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2024/12/ending-flagpoling-for-work-and-study-permits-at-the-border.html" target="_blank">Canadian Government announced</a> that flagpoling is no longer a valid method to obtain or extend a work permit.
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<summary>What is flagpoling?</summary>
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. Relevant examples of this can include:
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<li>Obtaining a new work permit&nbsp;</li>
<li>Extending a current work permit</li>
<li>Activating an IEC</li>
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<summary>What if I visit the USA and return to Canada?</summary>
This is still be considered flagpoling and you will not be able to obtain a work permit unless you are a US Citizen.
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Effective December 24, 2024, the that flagpoling is no longer a valid method to obtain or extend a work permit.

 

What is flagpoling?

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. Relevant examples of this can include:

 * Obtaining a new work permit 
 * Extending a current work permit
 * Activating an IEC

What if I visit the USA and return to Canada?

This is still be considered flagpoling and you will not be able to obtain a work permit unless you are a US Citizen.

 