Flag polling Question

[Raj2014]

We haven't received PR card yet...will have to wait 45 days...

We crossed border after 5 minutes of getting PR and didn't have any issue entering Canada....

Without PR card, you can cross border with "Confirmation of P.R." document" and your passport BY LAND BORDER ONLY (and must be in non commercial vehicle - Own/Rental Car)

 

[Raj2014]

We are going to Miami next week again but flying from Canada and while returning, we are coming by land border (road)

 

[adrlim]

Yeah with land its OK. Just flying is an issue. Weird huh?

 

[bellaluna]

Yeah with land its OK. Just flying is an issue. Weird huh?

It's because flying requires your entry documents to be checked by the carrier first prior to boarding, and they don't have access to the CBSA database. Of course, the airline won't let you board if they're not sure you can be admitted into Canada...it will cost them $$$ if you are deported.

At a land border, CBSA can verify your status directly using the COPR.

 

[Raj2014]

True !!!

 

[adrlim]

It's because flying requires your entry documents to be checked by the carrier first prior to boarding, and they don't have access to the CBSA database. Of course, the airline won't let you board if they're not sure you can be admitted into Canada...it will cost them $$$ if you are deported.

At a land border, CBSA can verify your status directly using the COPR.

Yea...also visas are cancelled so cant use that either.

 

[farazafzal]

Thank you Sidhu !

Our experience went well at Coutts Alberta border

Officer was nice on both side (USA & Canada)

USA officer asked us to finish landing first and asked us to come back again after finishing immigration paper work....

We drove back to USA after getting immigration work done...It was all fine....

I did my landing at Niagara.. I told them I want to do some shopping and on way back I have to do landing.. they said you complete your process first and then come back and we will allow you to go..and we did same and It took only 15 minutes

@Raj2014 and @Sidhu25

Can you guys please write your detailed account of flag polling. Many people have been asking these questions in the past, and I do provide them with first hand information from distant past only ! Your experience has variety and it is latest so will be helpful to many ! I hope you guys can give back to the community by spending time and sharing a detailed account ! I will be sharing your stories with many for coming years !
Many Thanks