Thank you so much, Pavel! With the professional advice of Border Immigration, our family suceeded flagpoling. I won't say we will fail without Pavel, but he did help us relieve our anxiety a lot and made the process more smooth. Highly recommend!
Important update about IRCC strike and processing time! Our offices in Vancouver and Toronto are right near Service Canada/Passport Canada government buildings. We can see government employees' strike going on right out of our office windows. Unfortunately, I predict it will not finish soon, and after the strike will be over, it will create a backlog in IRCC processing and all online applications will be significantly delayed. The average processing time for work permits, like PGWP, SOWP, LMIA etc. will take way more than the current 6 months... In this situation FLAGPOLING looks like not just a good solution, but indeed the ONLY option available... Regards, Pavel Turban, RCIC +1.778.706.2218 (Vancouver), +1.647.493.5211 (Toronto) call me for more info and to schedule a flagpoling appointment.
Can I do a flagpole to change conditions from my study permit (without finishing it) to a closed work permit for me and an open work permit for my wife and visitor permits for my kids? I am exempt from LMIA. From the employer side, I only need the job offer, or do I need another document from the employer? Can I do flagpole to request an open work permit for me as a destitute student for humanitarian reasons?
Please officer I want to know if I can flagpole at the rainbow Bridge for my study permit and also If I can walk on the bridge or walking is not allowed. Thank you
Hello! I am thinking of doing this process soon since IRCC are on strike. Do you know if they help with temporary resident visas and if they are still operating during the psac strike?
Hi, I have one question that if applied work permit online and it approved but the address was not correct and the document not delivered at the mailing address so can i come to boader to get it soon or some other ways? please let me know what i can do?
Hello This was very informative. I need to flagpole for my Pgwp. My studies got completed in aug 2022 and my study permit is valid till dec 2022. But my passport stamp has expired. Can i still go to the border? Your suggestions please.
Can you please advise how many hours from start crossing the bridge to US then return to Canada immigration to process completed ? Also, what to tell the US immigration officials when arrive at US immigration?
It depends... If you asking about Rainbow Bridge, the procedure at US side will take you only 15 min, and then 10 min walk back. If your case is accepted by CBSA officer and they let you inside, depending on your case it could take you between 1 hour to 3-4 hours for your case to be processed. But again, depends on how busy they are, how many applicants are in front of you, etc. All Ontario bridges have different procedures and policies. We will advise you where to apply once we do the assessment of your case. Our consultant will pick you up from your place and drive you to the border and back.
No. Actually at the border you will have a brand new case. The officer will not pay any attention to your submitted case. And, you will have to pay government processing fees again ($255 - open work permit, $155 - LMIA/employer-specific work permit, $150 - study permit, $100 - visitor record, $200 - temporary resident permit, etc.). However, in many cases you can get a refund later for cancelled online application.
Bro which are the important documents needed to flagpool for a student, secondly im little confused of the step you showed can you spilt it into some steps plz overall informative video👍
Hello Sir, Thank for the video. It was very informative. I have 1 question. I have vaild closed work permit and my wife recently travel to Canada for 1st time on visitor visa alone. Aiport immigration officer allowed her only for 180 days. Now I want to process her open work permit. Is it possible thru flag poling?
Absolutely yes. Contact us for the checklist for your wife's application. Once we get all the documents and do the case assessment, we will train you for the flagpoling procedure, and our consultant will schedule a date for the trip to the border. You must be present together with your wife for the interview.
Great video! I do have a question, Visitor in Canada applying for a Work Permit - LMIA exempt - Citizen of Mexico, so eTA to enter Canada, so she is authorized to Flag polling. But husband is from Peru, citizens who require Visa to enter Canada; he holds US Visa, to apply for his OWP would you recommend to go to the border too? - Daughter needs to apply for SP, she is also citizen of Mexico with valid eTA.
For Citizens of Mexico most popular LMIA-exempt type of work permit is usually NAFTA (CUSMA). I have a separate video on NAFTA/CUSMA flagpoling application. Please check it here: ua-cam.com/video/VymW-rWqHUo/v-deo.html
For husband I recommend to do not a flagpoling, but to apply right at the airport on arrival. I can train client for this procedure, and also soon we will post new video here about "Flagpoling" at the Canadian airport.
The questions and documents are related to the type of permit you apply. I can guide you with the type of questions when I know more about your case. Please call me at 778.706.2218.
I want to apply for spouse work permit at the airport while arriving at Canada. Can we couple take the same airplane at the same time? What should I fill the form of ArriveCan? Because I want to get permit at airport, what is the purpose of travel? I come from the visa exempt country. Should I enter Canada directly and then go to the border to flagpole? Or apply for spouse work permit at airport?
@@borderimmigration thanks for informative videos, I appreciate it. Can you please tell me about day and time for flagpole at Peace bridge? It would be really great help for me. Thank you!
I tried flagpole at all three ontario’s borders last month for my pgwp. After waiting for an hour, officer called my name and said “try sometime later”. I asked “why?” He said “you are on the low priority. You can apply online.” I am really stucked. I can’t travel until I get my new trv after getting work permit. Can you please suggest what to do?
Hello I have applied for Co-Op work permit in may and still i have not received updates and i have to submit my Co-Op work permit copy in college before 31st August. Even i tried to speak with IRCC agent on call but was unable to speak. should i go for flagpoling even i have USA visa ?
It is a shame that for a country like Canada, which has a large immigrant population, the only way to activate a work permit is to physically exit and re-enter the country.
Hi. I am currently on visitor visa in canada and my spouse is on closed work permit…i have filed for spouse open work permit around 2.5 months back but till now there is no response so in this case to get spouse open work permit can i do flagpoling from niagra brigde…pls suggest and help PS: To add i previously had spouse open work permit which got expired last year as i had to go back to my home country due to some personal emergency so around 2.5 months back i have filed new one when i re-entered canada. Thanks in Advance..Looking for your promopt reply
Hey! I am on a study permit till December 2023. My wife is in Canada on visitors visa and has applied for SOWP on 5th August 2022. Would recommend us to do flagpoling in order to obtain the SOWP faster ?
Hey Kurtav, I am in very similar situation, My wife is in India and I completed my studies here.. I have applied for wp online.. Pls let me know if did flagpole or if you had further updates on this query.
Can I go for a flagpole for LMIA-based work permit ext. for myself, Open work permit ext. for spouse and study permit ext. for my kids at Niagra Falls or Fort Eri Border but we don't have USA Visa and Canada TRV. We are Indian passport holders.
Hello, I entered Canada with my wife. My wife has a student visa and I entered Canada with a visitor visa. I applied for a work permit online, but so far I have not received any answer. My question is, is it possible for me to go to the border of Canada and America to flag pole?
If you had started processing your application already unfortunately you will have to wait until final decision. Applying at the border is only permitted if you did not started your application online. Otherwise it can be configured two applications, and multiple applications are not possible.
Hi, very informative video. Could you please help here, I landed to Canada on visitor visa and my spouse is on work permit visa,am I eligible to do flag ploe to get open work permit? Could you please suggest
Hi Naresh Kumar. I hope my consultation was useful for your flagpoling procedure. If you don't mind please write here few lines about your flagpoling experience at Niagra Falls. Thank you! Pavel Turban, RCIC
I want to apply for spouse open work permit, I have valid status and valid trv but my hubsnd will accompany me he has just vaild work permit and does not have valid Canadaian TRV ,so is it okay to accompany me or he may stuck on usa border?! Thanks alot
Your husband does not need TRV when you do flagpoling. As long as he has a valid permit, he can enter Canada back from USA. But it is totally fine if he just wait you near CBSA office.
This is naveen , i have a valid work permit of Canada 🇨🇦 till 2023 September . I’m in india 🇮🇳 now , It’s been almost one year since i have applied for trv from India 🇮🇳 sir im worried that about work permit is going to end in September next year 🤯😩 . my question starts here that now ,can re-enter Canada 🇨🇦 from usa 🇺🇸 through flag-poling process by entering usa on visitor or student visa sir ??
This is naveen , i have a valid work permit of Canada 🇨🇦 till 2023 September . I’m in india 🇮🇳 now , It’s been almost one year since i have applied for trv from India 🇮🇳 sir im worried that about work permit is going to end in September next year 🤯😩 . my question starts here that now ,can re-enter Canada 🇨🇦 from usa 🇺🇸 through flag-poling process by entering usa on visitor or student visa sir ??
No, unfortunately for most clients study permit extension is not possible through the flagpoling procedure. Only citizens of USA and few other territories can apply for study permit at the border. I advise online application for study permit extension. We can help you with this too if you need professional assistance. Pavel Turban, RCIC. Tel. 778-706-2218 or email info@borderimmigration.ca
Thank you so much, Pavel!
With the professional advice of Border Immigration, our family suceeded flagpoling.
I won't say we will fail without Pavel, but he did help us relieve our anxiety a lot and made the process more smooth.
Highly recommend!
Thank you! Any time. Regards, Pavel Turban, RCIC +1.778.706.2218 (Vancouver), +1.647.493.5211 (Toronto)
Do we need to book an appointment before we visit the immigration office?
I just Got my Work Permit via flagpole in Kingston Border. 3am in the Morning and i was the only Applicant.
Can you give some more information
Hello, Thank you so much for your advice and kind support. I will keep in touch for your professional services.
Thank you! More videos coming soon.
informative video nice :) my question is when you flagpole in Naigra falls and approach to US side. the US officer check your passport or not ?
Important update about IRCC strike and processing time! Our offices in Vancouver and Toronto are right near Service Canada/Passport Canada government buildings. We can see government employees' strike going on right out of our office windows. Unfortunately, I predict it will not finish soon, and after the strike will be over, it will create a backlog in IRCC processing and all online applications will be significantly delayed. The average processing time for work permits, like PGWP, SOWP, LMIA etc. will take way more than the current 6 months... In this situation FLAGPOLING looks like not just a good solution, but indeed the ONLY option available... Regards, Pavel Turban, RCIC +1.778.706.2218 (Vancouver), +1.647.493.5211 (Toronto) call me for more info and to schedule a flagpoling appointment.
Do they take off fingerprints and take photos on any side of the border? Do US oficers at this crossing know what flagpole is?
Can I do a flagpole to change conditions from my study permit (without finishing it) to a closed work permit for me and an open work permit for my wife and visitor permits for my kids? I am exempt from LMIA. From the employer side, I only need the job offer, or do I need another document from the employer? Can I do flagpole to request an open work permit for me as a destitute student for humanitarian reasons?
Please officer I want to know if I can flagpole at the rainbow Bridge for my study permit and also If I can walk on the bridge or walking is not allowed.
Thank you
Thank you so much for the information
Are they open on friday and what day and time is the best for flagpoling ?
Hello! I am thinking of doing this process soon since IRCC are on strike. Do you know if they help with temporary resident visas and if they are still operating during the psac strike?
What kind of questions do they ask?
Hi, I have one question that if applied work permit online and it approved but the address was not correct and the document not delivered at the mailing address so can i come to boader to get it soon or some other ways? please let me know what i can do?
Hello
This was very informative. I need to flagpole for my Pgwp. My studies got completed in aug 2022 and my study permit is valid till dec 2022. But my passport stamp has expired. Can i still go to the border? Your suggestions please.
I also want to know....plz reply
Can we get the work permit visa with visitor visa in Canada
How much does it cost for the flagpool for an international student who have just completed the masters degree programme from nova scotia province
Can you please advise how many hours from start crossing the bridge to US then return to Canada immigration to process completed ? Also, what to tell the US immigration officials when arrive at US immigration?
It depends... If you asking about Rainbow Bridge, the procedure at US side will take you only 15 min, and then 10 min walk back. If your case is accepted by CBSA officer and they let you inside, depending on your case it could take you between 1 hour to 3-4 hours for your case to be processed. But again, depends on how busy they are, how many applicants are in front of you, etc. All Ontario bridges have different procedures and policies. We will advise you where to apply once we do the assessment of your case. Our consultant will pick you up from your place and drive you to the border and back.
Hi,
I need assistance on flagpooling. How should I contact you ?
Do you have to apply for work permit online before flagpolling ,and do you need a medical examination too
No. Actually at the border you will have a brand new case. The officer will not pay any attention to your submitted case. And, you will have to pay government processing fees again ($255 - open work permit, $155 - LMIA/employer-specific work permit, $150 - study permit, $100 - visitor record, $200 - temporary resident permit, etc.). However, in many cases you can get a refund later for cancelled online application.
Bro which are the important documents needed to flagpool for a student, secondly im little confused of the step you showed can you spilt it into some steps plz overall informative video👍
Hello Sir, Thank for the video. It was very informative. I have 1 question. I have vaild closed work permit and my wife recently travel to Canada for 1st time on visitor visa alone. Aiport immigration officer allowed her only for 180 days. Now I want to process her open work permit. Is it possible thru flag poling?
Absolutely yes. Contact us for the checklist for your wife's application. Once we get all the documents and do the case assessment, we will train you for the flagpoling procedure, and our consultant will schedule a date for the trip to the border. You must be present together with your wife for the interview.
Hey did your wife get the work permit? We are also in the same situation. Wanted to check what all documentation is necessary for flag poling
My visitors visa 6 months stay expires next month can I flagpole and return to canada? Pls can I call?😅
Great video! I do have a question, Visitor in Canada applying for a Work Permit - LMIA exempt - Citizen of Mexico, so eTA to enter Canada, so she is authorized to Flag polling. But husband is from Peru, citizens who require Visa to enter Canada; he holds US Visa, to apply for his OWP would you recommend to go to the border too? - Daughter needs to apply for SP, she is also citizen of Mexico with valid eTA.
For Citizens of Mexico most popular LMIA-exempt type of work permit is usually NAFTA (CUSMA). I have a separate video on NAFTA/CUSMA flagpoling application. Please check it here: ua-cam.com/video/VymW-rWqHUo/v-deo.html
For husband I recommend to do not a flagpoling, but to apply right at the airport on arrival. I can train client for this procedure, and also soon we will post new video here about "Flagpoling" at the Canadian airport.
do they process work permit extension application? my work permit is expiring because of my passport date but now my passport is renew.
Plz reply
Hi all, has anyone recently gone for flagpolling at any of the border? Please share your experience. It will be helpful.
@benston when are you planning and which city do you live in?
@@roshanrehman6871 at the earliest. I live in downtown Toronto. Wbu?
@@roshanrehman6871 are u planning too at the earliest?
@@benstonnihal6802 I am also planning to go in Nov end
What questions and documents are asked by canada border agency officer ?
The questions and documents are related to the type of permit you apply. I can guide you with the type of questions when I know more about your case. Please call me at 778.706.2218.
I also need the same advice..
I want to apply for spouse work permit at the airport while arriving at Canada.
Can we couple take the same airplane at the same time?
What should I fill the form of ArriveCan? Because I want to get permit at airport, what is the purpose of travel?
I come from the visa exempt country.
Should I enter Canada directly and then go to the border to flagpole? Or apply for spouse work permit at airport?
Hi, my student permit is expired and am on implied pgwp status, can I go for flagpol to get the decision. please help me on that
Same case as mine. Do u have an update ?? Did u do flagpole?
@@i2can466 yes got it
@@amandeeppannu9170 Hi could you share your experience? I m planning to go for Flagpoling soon
Is this where people from Toronto should go to do flagpoling?
If you are from Toronto area, you can use these Port of Entries:
• Peace Bridge,
• Queenston-Lewiston Bridge and
• Rainbow Bridge
@@borderimmigration thanks for informative videos, I appreciate it. Can you please tell me about day and time for flagpole at Peace bridge? It would be really great help for me. Thank you!
@@borderimmigration which one can we do by walking sir ?
@@harrycool2240 Peace and Rainbow Bridge you can walk but Queenston is only for Vehicle crossing
I tried flagpole at all three ontario’s borders last month for my pgwp. After waiting for an hour, officer called my name and said “try sometime later”. I asked “why?” He said “you are on the low priority. You can apply online.” I am really stucked. I can’t travel until I get my new trv after getting work permit.
Can you please suggest what to do?
Hi Monika. Call me 778-706-2218. Pavel
Hi Monika. That's so sad to hear about your experience. How are you planning to apply now?
@devi I have applied online
@devi I have applied online
Do we lose implied status if CBSA officer turned us away
Do we need visa for USA to do this procedure?
No, you do not require a US visa for Flagpolling but need a valid TRV.
Hello my husband is a PR canada, I have a visitor visa valid till sept 2023 pls can I flagpole to get an open work permit
Thank you very much sir.Is it possible to come to Canada with a visitor visa and get a work permit after that invite family and get visa for them?
Yes. With any type of valid work permit the chances to get permits and visas for your family members are significantly higher.
What is the best rainbow bridge or peace bridge?!
For flagpoling purpose both crossing are fine. We will record another video from the Peace Bridge crossing soon.
If you are from Toronto area, you can use these Port of Entries:
• Peace Bridge,
• Queenston-Lewiston Bridge and
• Rainbow Bridge
Hello
I have applied for Co-Op work permit in may and still i have not received updates and i have to submit my Co-Op work permit copy in college before 31st August. Even i tried to speak with IRCC agent on call but was unable to speak. should i go for flagpoling even i have USA visa ?
Yes, flagpoling is one of the options. You do not need to have US visa to do flagpoling.
@@borderimmigration Thanks for replying , I did it in September and I got my work permit by flagpoling. It was an smooth process for me.
It is a shame that for a country like Canada, which has a large immigrant population, the only way to activate a work permit is to physically exit and re-enter the country.
Hi.
I am currently on visitor visa in canada and my spouse is on closed work permit…i have filed for spouse open work permit around 2.5 months back but till now there is no response so in this case to get spouse open work permit can i do flagpoling from niagra brigde…pls suggest and help
PS: To add i previously had spouse open work permit which got expired last year as i had to go back to my home country due to some personal emergency so around 2.5 months back i have filed new one when i re-entered canada.
Thanks in Advance..Looking for your promopt reply
Hey! I am on a study permit till December 2023. My wife is in Canada on visitors visa and has applied for SOWP on 5th August 2022. Would recommend us to do flagpoling in order to obtain the SOWP faster ?
Hey Kurtav, I am in very similar situation, My wife is in India and I completed my studies here.. I have applied for wp online.. Pls let me know if did flagpole or if you had further updates on this query.
@@roshanrehman6871 u did or not ?
Hi krutarv did you flagpoles ??
Waiting for response too
Yes. Your wife will get her Open Work permit for the same period as your current Study Permit.
Hello dear friend, your video is so informative. Kind help me for - I need to apply for co op work permit. Do they ask for medical?
Do someone planning for flagpolling??
Excellent
Thank you!
Can I go for a flagpole for LMIA-based work permit ext. for myself, Open work permit ext. for spouse and study permit ext. for my kids at Niagra Falls or Fort Eri Border but we don't have USA Visa and Canada TRV. We are Indian passport holders.
Hello, I entered Canada with my wife. My wife has a student visa and I entered Canada with a visitor visa. I applied for a work permit online, but so far I have not received any answer. My question is, is it possible for me to go to the border of Canada and America to flag pole?
If you had started processing your application already unfortunately you will have to wait until final decision. Applying at the border is only permitted if you did not started your application online. Otherwise it can be configured two applications, and multiple applications are not possible.
@@BrenoVideo thank you brother
Do you think it is risky to go there?
Hello Hamed did you get your SOWP ???
Hi, very informative video. Could you please help here, I landed to Canada on visitor visa and my spouse is on work permit visa,am I eligible to do flag ploe to get open work permit? Could you please suggest
Hi Naresh Kumar,
Have you did the flag pole.
Actually I am also at same situation.
Hi Naresh Kumar. I hope my consultation was useful for your flagpoling procedure. If you don't mind please write here few lines about your flagpoling experience at Niagra Falls. Thank you! Pavel Turban, RCIC
Yes, he did. All good.
Hi naresh , did you do flag polling ? I am also in the same situation ..
Can i flagpole even if I have applied pgwp online? Pls can someone advise?
yes you can. But you have to pay the fee again.
I want to apply for spouse open work permit, I have valid status and valid trv but my hubsnd will accompany me he has just vaild work permit and does not have valid Canadaian TRV ,so is it okay to accompany me or he may stuck on usa border?!
Thanks alot
Your husband does not need TRV when you do flagpoling. As long as he has a valid permit, he can enter Canada back from USA. But it is totally fine if he just wait you near CBSA office.
This is naveen , i have a valid work permit of Canada 🇨🇦 till 2023 September .
I’m in india 🇮🇳 now , It’s been almost one year since i have applied for trv from India 🇮🇳 sir im worried that about work permit is going to end in September next year 🤯😩 . my question starts here that now ,can re-enter Canada 🇨🇦 from usa 🇺🇸 through flag-poling process by entering usa on visitor or student visa sir ??
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Can I apply for PGWP at Niagra Falls?
Yes. PGWP is the most popular type of work permits we apply at the border. Please call me at 778-706-2218 to help you with this
This is naveen , i have a valid work permit of Canada 🇨🇦 till 2023 September .
I’m in india 🇮🇳 now , It’s been almost one year since i have applied for trv from India 🇮🇳 sir im worried that about work permit is going to end in September next year 🤯😩 . my question starts here that now ,can re-enter Canada 🇨🇦 from usa 🇺🇸 through flag-poling process by entering usa on visitor or student visa sir ??
Can I get my study permit extended through flag pole? And do I need to apply online before flagpole?
No, unfortunately for most clients study permit extension is not possible through the flagpoling procedure. Only citizens of USA and few other territories can apply for study permit at the border. I advise online application for study permit extension. We can help you with this too if you need professional assistance. Pavel Turban, RCIC. Tel. 778-706-2218 or email info@borderimmigration.ca
Don't you have to have hair to go to the American side? Hey Donald, build a NO Hair Border Wall!
Please can you share your email contact. Thanks.
I am planning for flagpoling..How can I reach you...FB I'd or...Instagram I'd...so I can message you in that?
+1.778.706.2218 (phone, WhatsApp), borderimmigration.ca/