A Dream Held for 14 Years Since Japan, Realized in Canada|Client Y
Date Posted:April 27, 2018
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
This is the case of Client Y, who came to Canada seeking work in the film industry and, after work permit assessments became stricter, decided to obtain permanent residence and asked Shiraishi VisaJP Canada for help. Amid frequent changes to the immigration rules, the client changed course to BCPNP and obtained permanent residence through BCPNP Express Entry BC (Skilled Worker) in approximately 5 months.
Permanent Residence (BCPNP Express Entry BC – Skilled Worker)
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Working Holiday → Work Permit
Vancouver, BC
Approximately 5 months
Client Comments
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
I originally worked in the same industry in Japan, but I chose Canada, a country of immigrants, because I wanted to work somewhere cutting-edge information is exchanged, where Hollywood film work has been booming for several years thanks to tax incentives, and because I wanted to broaden my career further. Talking with people from all over the world lets me learn what kind of talent is in demand now and where my skills will be needed in the future. Another big reason is that I have been interested in Western culture since I was young, influenced by my mother.
By nature, I prefer to settle in one place and work steadily, so the problem was how to stay in Canada for the long term. At the time, I heard that assessments for work permits had become even stricter because of a rule change, so I decided to obtain permanent residence.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
The hardest part of the journey to permanent residence was that Canada’s immigration rules changed so often. Until a few years earlier, there had been a category in which simply holding an LMIA gave you an advantage in an immigration application, but a rule revision by the immigration authorities changed that, and I no longer had enough points. In the end, I had to change course and apply under a category called BCPNP, with the support of my company. Even when you have been preparing for a long time, sudden changes like that can happen, so from then on I checked immigration news every day, and the worry never stopped.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
Because of the nature of my job, I work a lot of overtime and rarely have private time, so I wanted someone to apply on my behalf.
I also tend to make mistakes when preparing documents and am not good at it, so I felt it would be reassuring to leave it to specialists, and I asked Shiraishi VisaJP Canada, which a friend had introduced to me.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
In practice, having an immigration consultant apply on my behalf meant I never had to worry constantly about communications and responses from the immigration authorities, which made things much easier mentally. I was able to concentrate on my work, and the application went smoothly, so I am very grateful to my consultant.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
I have successfully obtained permanent residence, but I want to keep improving my skills so that I can be involved in a wide range of projects. Moving abroad is not an easy road, but I think it is a chance to broaden your perspective and your options in life. Achieving something big takes time, so the strength to “never give up” is important. What you are working hard on now will surely lead to success in the future!
*Client Y’s work was also featured prominently in the following online article from a CG magazine.
https://cgworld.jp/regular/022-yamamoto.html
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