If you are returning to Canada from an international flight then that is not flagpoling. Flagpoling is when you go to a land border, cross and tell US officials you are flagpoling so you never enter the US. If you are from a visa required country, CBSA may not process a PGWP as you should be applying online. IRCC needs to process it. When did you finish your studies and when does your study permit expire?
Thanks for the response. I finished my studies in December 2023. My study permit expires in 2025. But I guess it expires 90 days after my graduation.
You can try flagpoling by going to a US border. You must have all documentation (letter completion, transcripts etc.) If denied you apply online.
Hi, if my work permit is approved but the mail was lost, can I buy international tickets and flagpole it at the airport?
Thanks for replying! my case is that IRCC has already approved my application, but the mail was lot so I didn't get the visa paper. I only have the approval letter in the system, so I'm wondering when I return to canada by air, can I directly request for printing the coop work permit?
I will copy @Naturgrl reply here:
At arrival, you will be questioned and sent to secondary. You will have to pay for verification of status and if your study/work permit was already approved, CBSA will print you a copy. If they don't want to deal with this, they can still verify your status and let you in as a visitor with a "must" leave by date. I don't think they will issue a TRP because you would already have status, just not the document to prove it. Keep in mind the worst case scenario is still being sent back.
