Not immigration but border crossing and services. Determine your province and nearest border office. For example, if you are to go to Coutts, Alberta you can use these times below to prepare:Nandini09 said:awesome, thank you
in that link I should check the hours for immigration right?
I wonder why people can't just do that? Why the need to cross the border and come back when you have the Border office on Canadian land itself that you can walk up to?jubear said:go straight to the Canadian customs and apply for a work permit
No worries. Enjoy the adventure and treasure hunt. Good luck and let us know about your experience once you return.Nandini09 said:Thank you so much for the infor
Well, I guess you will never find out until you make that decision. Fortune has favored those who have been brave enough to try something different.nevillek said:I wonder why people can't just do that? Why the need to cross the border and come back when you have the Border office on Canadian land itself that you can walk up to?
You had the same situation as me. I applied PGWP online already but want to go to the border to flagpole.immshunli said:I am deadly serious, me and my two friends went there together, and Our three are not the only people there for wor permits, there were several British guys there as well, although the officers treated them nicer then us, but everybody left the CBSA with a happy face. Is there any risks to do this, yes of course, but it all depends on how urgent you need the permit, if you want to work immediately before you SIN Expired , I can't see a better way then this
Manav.diwan,manav.diwan said:Hey everyone! Just wanted to update you. I went for flagpoling today and got my 3 year PGWP successfully
I went to the the Niagara Border (Rainbow Bridge) today morning and got it done. It was a very tireless experience. Literally took me only 55 minutes to complete everything. Just sharing my experience here for all those who are thinking of doing it:
1. Walked through the turnstile from Canadian side using the pedestrian walkway to the US side.
2. The officer immediately asked me if I was there for landing purpose (a.k.a flag-poling; they know there stuff), asked for my passport and in return gave me a white form stating "administrative refusal" and asked me to show it to the Canadian guys.
3. Got back to the Canadian border and the officer directed me to the immigration office for further processing.
4. The CBSA officer asked for my Passport, Study Permit, Completion Letter from College and my Original College Offer Letter (for study permit holders). He didn't ask for the printed paper application (IMM 5710) but for safe side, always take it.
5. Waited for maybe 30 minutes and then asked me to take pay the cashier $255 and get back the receipt. Took that receipt and gave me my PGWP within minutes.
It was a very effortless experience. Just look confident, be polite and most importantly have all the documents you need (even the ones you feel won't be required). All the best if you wish to try it!
I just have one question if someone can help me. Now that I have this work permit, how can I withdraw/cancel my online application?
Hi, i would suggest you go in on any day between 8am to 10am. It is the least busy time and you will get it done relatively quickly. All the best !1234plm said:@ manav.diwan - Can you please let me know the time that you went as it will be really helpful? Thank you!
I think you misread Sting123's feedback.nevillek said:THIS is the problem.
They issued you a permit of only 22 months instead of 36 months, if it was done online, you'd definitely get 3 years.
He got a 3yr PGWP. It is Sting123's friend that got a 22 month PGWP.I went outside and checked my WP and luckily it was for 3 years.