Stayed in Canada as a Visitor and Returned to Japan Temporarily While Applying Under the Family Class|Ms. S
Date Posted:July 30, 2015
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Having consulted Shiraishi VisaJP Canada many times since her working holiday, Ms. S asked us to handle a Family Class permanent residence application when she married her Canadian husband. Even with a temporary return to Japan during the process, she received precise guidance and obtained permanent residence in approximately 8 months, 5 months sooner than expected.
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Permanent Residence (Family Class)
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Working Holiday → Visitor → Japan → Visitor
Vancouver, BC → Japan → Vancouver, BC
Approximately 8 months
Key Points from the Consultant
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Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. After earning a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, she worked for six years in New York as a marketing consultant at a major travel agency, while also studying in an MBA program at the City University of New York. After returning to Japan, she managed the visa center of the same travel company, handling various international visa applications for foreign clients.
Client Comments
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
The counsellors at Shiraishi VisaJP Canada were always there for me during my working holiday, helping with everything from study abroad questions to visa matters. My life in Canada would not have been possible without Shiraishi VisaJP Canada.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
After many experiences in Canada, I finally came to them for advice about getting married. Neither I nor my husband, a Canadian citizen, knew what kind of visa was needed for us to marry, and that was when I first learned about the “Family Class.” Just hearing the explanation, I felt overwhelmed by how many documents had to be prepared, and I was anxious at first, but thanks to the precise instructions and advice of the immigration consultant in charge, I was able to gather the documents smoothly. Partway through, when we went back to Japan to meet each other’s parents, we kept in touch by email the whole time, and I was able to prepare the documents needed in Japan.
Above all, I think it was a real help for my husband, who is busy with work. He often travels on business, so preparing the documents for the immigration application was sometimes hectic, and there were times when things did not go smoothly, such as when a request for additional documents came during processing.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
Even so, I believe that being able to obtain permanent residence through the Family Class was the result of the consultant’s accurate, reassuring support and speedy responses. I was also truly surprised that the review was completed five months sooner than I had expected. I have nothing but gratitude. I am really glad I asked Shiraishi VisaJP Canada.
Additional Comments
Counting from my first consultation about schools and visas, it has been about two years!
Thank you for your help over such a long time.
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