Can I flagpole at Pearson Airport to get my first PGWP?

[Agent_47_0]

Hello everyone. I have successfully completed my program. I am from a visa-required country but I have a valid study permit and valid TRV. I am returning to Canada on an international flight from the UAE. I did not apply for a PGWP online yet. My question is: Can I flagpole to apply for my first PGWP at Pearson airport? Thanks!

 

[Naturgrl]

Hello everyone. I have successfully completed my program. I am from a visa-required country but I have a valid study permit and valid TRV. I am returning to Canada on an international flight from the UAE. I did not apply for a PGWP online yet. My question is: Can I flagpole to apply for my first PGWP at Pearson airport? Thanks!

If you are returning to Canada from an international flight then that is not flagpoling. Flagpoling is when you go to a land border, cross and tell US officials you are flagpoling so you never enter the US. If you are from a visa required country, CBSA may not process a PGWP as you should be applying online. IRCC needs to process it. When did you finish your studies and when does your study permit expire?

 

[Agent_47_0]

If you are returning to Canada from an international flight then that is not flagpoling. Flagpoling is when you go to a land border, cross and tell US officials you are flagpoling so you never enter the US. If you are from a visa required country, CBSA may not process a PGWP as you should be applying online. IRCC needs to process it. When did you finish your studies and when does your study permit expire?

Thanks for the response. I finished my studies in December 2023. My study permit expires in 2025. But I guess it expires 90 days after my graduation.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thanks for the response. I finished my studies in December 2023. My study permit expires in 2025. But I guess it expires 90 days after my graduation.

Yes it expires 90 days after graduation.

 

[Agent_47_0]

Yes it expires 90 days after graduation.

Since I can’t get it at the airport, I must apply online or I can flagpole?

 

[Naturgrl]

Since I can’t get it at the airport, I must apply online or I can flagpole?

You can try flagpoling by going to a US border. You must have all documentation (letter completion, transcripts etc.) If denied you apply online.