From Work Permit to Permanent Residence, Every Step Supported by Us｜Client F

By trusting a reliable consulting firm, both the work permit and permanent residence applications went smoothly!

Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?

Originally, the client did not intend to pursue permanent residence, but after spending time in Vancouver, decided that although it was uncertain whether they would keep living in Canada, having permanent residence as a future option seemed worthwhile, so they decided to pursue it. Realizing that moving from a working holiday to a work permit and accumulating one year of work experience would make them eligible to apply, it did not feel like an unreasonable challenge.

What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?

When looking for a consultant to support the work permit application, the client thought that a firm with multiple consultants, which would have handled more cases, would be more reassuring to rely on, so they had a free consultation with Shiraishi VisaJP Canada. Because Ms. Nishizawa and Ms. Sakurai‘s support was attentive and easy to understand, the client decided to ask this firm to handle it.

What was the most memorable part of the process?

For the permanent residence application, the client struggled with gathering documents to prove their past work history in Japan. Because they had been a freelancer rather than a company employee, they had no long-term employment certificates, so an enormous amount of documentation was needed, and gathering the documents took several weeks of hard work. During that time, Ms. Sakurai answered the client’s questions and areas of uncertainty, and used examples from past cases to help create the best possible documents. The client feels fortunate to have kept almost all of their past documents, and to have been able to ask family in Japan to help gather materials.

Another challenge was raising their CELPIP speaking score. Using online English conversation lessons, they planned to boost it sharply within three months of their first test.

How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?

Having heard that even a small mistake could result in a visa or permanent residence application being refused, the client felt the risk of handling it themselves, with imperfect English, was too high. Ms. Sakurai responded quickly at every stage, so the client was able to leave everything in her hands without any worry. What the client appreciated most was that whenever they had a question, Ms. Sakurai always gave a careful and trustworthy answer. Before submitting the application, she also contacted the client’s employer directly, allowing the application to be completed smoothly.

Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada

Now that they have obtained permanent residence, the client plans to attend school and learn new skills going forward. They are looking forward to it, since obtaining permanent residence has opened up more options.

The client recommends that anyone aiming for permanent residence act as early as possible. Because some occupations and schools do not lead easily to permanent residence, gathering information early is important to avoid regrets. Also, since the rules around permanent residence change frequently, rather than simply trusting information from friends or others around you, the client believes it is best to consult a licensed consultant to resolve any questions.

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Yumiko Sakurai

Born in Japan. Worked in tour planning and led international tours at a major travel agency, visiting dozens of countries. After immigrating to Canada in 2003, she worked at a software company in Montreal focusing on the Japanese market. She studied Immigration Consulting at Vanier College and became a licensed immigration consultant. Wanting to support the Japanese community more actively, she relocated to Vancouver where she currently resides and works.

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