Canada Improves Fairness for PGWP Applicants
Effective immediately (June 21), Minister Miller has announced that foreign nationals can no longer apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) at the border.
The goals of this change are to:
- Reduce “flagpole”: This is when temporary residents of Canada bypass the normal wait times involved in applying for a work or study permit online by leaving the country and then immediately re-entering to receive same-day immigration services. This practice is seen as unfair to those who follow the regular application process.
Improve fairness: This decision ensures that all PGWP applicants are treated equally, regardless of where they submit their applications.
