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ARTICLE · 03 JANUARY 2025

Immigration Updates From Immigration, Refugees And Citizenship Canada

On December 17, 2024, the Government of Canada announced Canada's Border Plan as part of its measures to strengthen border security and Canada's immigration system. The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister...

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On December 17, 2024, the Government of Canada announced Canada's Border Plan as part of its measures to strengthen border security and Canada's immigration system.

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, outlined the following changes to Canada's immigration programs:

  1. Elimination of flagpoling: Flagpoling is a term used when an individual leaves Canada and immediately returns to a port of entry (for example, by briefly entering the US) to receive immigration services, such as applying for work permits and completing the permanent residence landing process. In May 2024, the government introduced limited hours for flagpoling services at the ports of entry and, in June, eliminated flagpoling services for Post-Graduation Work Permit applicants. In a bid to reduce the strain on resources at the ports of entry, the Canadian Government announced on December 17, 2024, that the practice of flagpoling would be coming to an end,

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