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Flagpoling: How some Canadian visa holders are avoiding long processing times

May 30, 2023 admin flagpole, flagpoling, immigration, ircc backlog, jobs, processing times, study, temporary residence

Credit to Author: Julia Hornstein| Date: Tue, 30 May 2023 13:00:40 +0000

“Flagpoling” is the nickname for when foreign nationals with temporary status in Canada leave by crossing the border, enter the United States, and then immediately re-enter Canada to get same day immigration services. Discover if You Are Eligible for Canadian Immigration Flagpoling is a completely legal practice. It can be done at any point of […]

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Extending your stay in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic

March 18, 2020 admin canadian immigration, flagpoling, foreign nationals, implied status, IRCC, processing times, study permit, travel ban, Uncategorized, visa extension, visitor visa, work permits

Credit to Author: Stephen Sherman| Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 21:35:20 +0000

While obtaining a Canadian permit or visa is a goal for countless foreign nationals around the world, the status it confers may need to be extended. This could raise a host of issues that the foreign national may not have faced in their initial application. Gaining an extension may prove even more complicated than usual […]