{"id":1784,"date":"2019-06-04T14:33:03","date_gmt":"2019-06-04T14:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yupasscanada.com\/?p=1784"},"modified":"2024-05-31T19:07:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T19:07:51","slug":"flagpole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yupasscanada.com\/en\/useful-information-to-obtain-visa-permit\/flagpole\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010What is Flag Pole? \u3000How to switch to a Work Permit or PR Status at a Land Border\u3011Updated May 30, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

What is Flag Pole?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is an option for those already in Canada without having to officially enter the United States. It allows these people to switch to a Work Permit or a PR Status at a designated land port of entry at the border.<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n


Some people come to Canada as a visitor first and switch to obtain a Working Holiday Work Permit through Flagpole later on.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The following people are eligible to apply for Flagpole:

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\u2022 Already a holder of a valid Work\/ Study Permit\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\u2022\u00a0 Presently staying in Canada as a visitor<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Many applicants choose to apply in-person at a land port of entry at the border as the application takes a much shorter time to complete than if it were to be done through a in-land Canadian Immigration Bureau. \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Another option is to include simultaneously a trip to the U.S and change your status on making your return to Canada.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

\uff5eHow to change your immigration status to be a Worker using Flag Pole~<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  1. Once you\u2019ve arrived at the border, state to the officer that you\u2019re here to get a Work Permit and would like to do so using Flag Pole.\u00a0
    (Mention the purpose of your trip if you\u2019re going to the U.S for leisure)\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
  2. Follow the officer\u2019s instructions. Once you get to the U.S side, you might get a paper to declare that you did not enter the U.S.

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  3. Usually, you will not be required to exit your vehicle. However, in rare cases, you may be requested to go inside the building to have your fingerprint and photo taken.

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  4. Return to Canada and mention to the officer once more that you\u2019re here to get your Work Permit.\u00a0

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  5. Follow instructions and in the Canadian office building, get your Work Permit. You may be asked a few questions (the questions will relate to a lot of what\u2019s on your application, so don\u2019t forget your application)
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  6. Pay the required fees. \u00a0Follow the officer\u2019s instructions to get your fingerprint taken.\u00a0

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  7. Once you receive your Permit, please be sure to verify that there aren\u2019t any discrepancies regarding your information. \u00a0Should there be any, request to have it corrected in person at the spot. This will save a lot of hassle than if you were to request to correct it later on.\u00a0

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  8. Mark down (on your calendar) the expiry date of your Permit.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    \u203bFlagpoling services hours will be limited<\/h3>\r\n

    As of\u00a0