I am planning to go to one of the 3 places you suggested in the threads. But I heard flag poling is no longer a valid option. Plus, there will be a risk too to go to US in future. Is that true?
You do not need a US visa to flagpole. I flagpoled successfully without a US visa and subsequently also successfully received a 10 years B1/B2 US visa.
When you approach the US customs post inform them you are there to flagpole they will ask you to fill a form which states that you are withdrawing your application to enter into the US. Once they stamp and return this paper return to the CBSA border post and inform them you want to apply for a PGWP and you are good to go.
Just remember to mention this administrative refusal due to flagpoling when you apply for a US visa afterwards. This will not have a negative impact on your application.
