Can i flagpole with an expired Canadian Visa?

[magidhajj]

Hello everyone

I am current foreign worker here in BC with a valid post grad work permit but i just got my LMIA so i have to go and get a new work permit.
Can i do it at the borders instead of waiting 68 days if i submit it online?
Can i flagpole with an expired canadian visa? Will the officer let me in if my visa has expired?
Some people told me that i can do it because i have a valid status here in canada, i have a work permit that will expire in 3 months and i just got the LMIA.

What do u think guys? Thank you so much for your help )

 

[gatorengineer]

Hello everyone

I am current foreign worker here in BC with a valid post grad work permit but i just got my LMIA so i have to go and get a new work permit.
Can i do it at the borders instead of waiting 68 days if i submit it online?
Can i flagpole with an expired canadian visa? Will the officer let me in if my visa has expired?
Some people told me that i can do it because i have a valid status here in canada, i have a work permit that will expire in 3 months and i just got the LMIA.

What do u think guys? Thank you so much for your help )

In My Opinion. NOPE. VISA is the document that facilitates entry into the country and WP is the document that allows you to work.

If you are from a country that requires a TRV to visit Canada then you need to apply for a new TRV, if not then you can just flagpole.
If you have 3 months then why dont you apply inland it takes 68 days (as you pointed out), you will have your new WP before your existing expires.

 

[Christianachinenye]

I went to the border and asked and the CBSA office said you can flagpole with expired visa since you are within the confines of North America and not leaving the country ...That is what I was told and my friends have flagpoled with expired visa

 

[foodie69]

I went to the border and asked and the CBSA office said you can flagpole with expired visa since you are within the confines of North America and not leaving the country ...That is what I was told and my friends have flagpoled with expired visa

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