{"id":5761,"date":"2024-12-23T06:55:53","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T06:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtechnomind.in\/work\/global-vision-Immigration\/2024\/12\/23\/2025-to-bring-the-end-of-flagpoling-as-per-ircc-update\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T12:22:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T12:22:09","slug":"2025-to-bring-the-end-of-flagpoling-as-per-ircc-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechnomind.in\/work\/global-vision-Immigration\/2025-to-bring-the-end-of-flagpoling-as-per-ircc-update\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 to bring the end of flagpoling as per IRCC update"},"content":{"rendered":"

2025 to bring the end of flagpoling as per IRCC update<\/strong><\/h1>\n

2024 is the year of Canadian immigration changes. Such an update brings flagpoling to an ultimate end for applicants seeking to get study and work permits at the border. 2025 to bring the end of flagpoling as per IRCC update<\/strong>, a move considered bold and consequential.<\/p>\n

Flagpoling has been an integral part of the Canadian immigration process. However, the balance of ideal immigration administration and applicants’ thirst for fast visa approval has been tipping the scales in the favour of the latter.<\/p>\n

Because Canada has been seeing a rise in visa application processing times. Even though we saw a high delay in 2023 and the timelines resetting in mid-2024. However, flapoling has been a door for quick visa approvals for many foreign applicants.<\/p>\n

Besides, between April 01, 2023, and March 31, 2024, the CBSA processed 69,300 applications of flogpolers across Canada. With high application intakes coming from the Pacific, Southern Ontario, and Quebec regions.<\/p>\n

2025 is bringing an end to flagpoling which sounds abysmal for future applicants. However, the prime goal of flagpoling was being abused for a long time. The aim was to process flagpolers who were arriving in Canada and not who were already in Canada. As a result, the immigration system at the borders was under heavy stress. And not to mention the stress on immigration officers, Canadian, and American officers.<\/p>\n

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What is flagpoling that shall end in 2025 as per IRCC update?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Flagpoling is the act of crossing the Canadian border entering the US and re-entering for an expedited visa application process. This is for temporary resident visa holders who should apply to IRCC and await their decision.<\/p>\n

However, with flagpoling the waiting time is cut short instantly. This is why flagpoling is a huge hit amongst international students and foreign workers looking for work permits and PGWP visas.<\/p>\n

In 2025, this premium access is no longer available. Another aspect of this move is that Canada is trying to strengthen its borders. This is one statement we hear with immigration updates and changes coming up.<\/p>\n

But according to news from political, economic, and cross-border spheres, it is likely that Canada is acting under the tensions of the upcoming American regimen. As US President Donald Trump time and time has hinted at imposing tariffs on Canada, experts speculate that the country is trying to strengthen border security.<\/p>\n

By removing flagpoling the country can focus on such imperative tasks. Besides, the liberal government anyways proposed $1.3 billion investment over 6 years. The magnanimous plan includes investment in drones, high-tech monitoring systems, hiring more immigration and cross-border security officers and so on.<\/p>\n


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Who can still apply for flagpoling as per the new IRCC update?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Canada is ending flagpoling but not completely. There are limited exceptions where you can enjoy expedited visa processing via flagpoling. Applicants can get their work and study permits if they meet the following terms:<\/p>\n