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September 24, 2026
Obtaining Permanent Residence Through a Long-Time Job at a Café｜Client M
With a job offer from the employer the client had worked for during co-op, this was an unusual provincial nominee program application for permanent residence made from Japan.
Visa Type / Immigration Category
Permanent Residence - BCPNP Skilled
Occupation / Job Title
N/A
Visa Status Before Application
Japan
Residence at the Time of Application
Approximately 39 months
Duration from Application to Visa Approval
N/A (previously Working Holiday Visa, Study Permit)
September 24, 2026
Obtaining Permanent Residence by Making Use of Experience as a Hairstylist｜Client A
People with hairstyling experience who come to Canada on a working holiday have a good chance of obtaining permanent residence, just like Client A!
Visa Type / Immigration Category
BCPNP Skilled
Occupation / Job Title
N/A
Visa Status Before Application
Vancouver, BC
Residence at the Time of Application
Approximately 36 months
Duration from Application to Visa Approval
Working Holiday → Work Permit
September 24, 2026
Moving from Japan to Canada as a Family of Four and Obtaining Permanent Residence｜Ms. Y
It took five years from when we first left Japan, but our whole family obtained permanent residence together.
Visa Type / Immigration Category
BCPNP Skilled (Express Entry)
Occupation / Job Title
N/A
Visa Status Before Application
Victoria, BC
Residence at the Time of Application
Approximately 18 months
Duration from Application to Visa Approval
Study Permit → Post-Graduation Work Permit → Bridging Open Work Permit
September 24, 2026
Obtaining Permanent Residence Through the Employer from a Working Holiday｜Client H
The consultant stepped in for the discussions with my employer, so everything went smoothly.
Visa Type / Immigration Category
BCPNP Skilled
Occupation / Job Title
N/A
Visa Status Before Application
Vancouver, BC
Residence at the Time of Application
Approximately 26 months
Duration from Application to Visa Approval
Working Holiday Visa → Work Permit
September 24, 2026
Obtaining Permanent Residence Three and a Half Years After First Arriving in Canada｜Client F
Processing was prolonged by repeated government rule changes during the application, but the client obtained a work permit and was able to keep working while waiting for the decision.
Visa Type / Immigration Category
BCPNP Skilled
Occupation / Job Title
N/A
Visa Status Before Application
Vancouver, BC
Residence at the Time of Application
Approximately 31 months
Duration from Application to Visa Approval
Visitor → Working Holiday
September 24, 2026
Overcoming Immigration Rule Changes and Other Hurdles to Obtain Permanent Residence!
We took over after the client’s applications had been refused several times with other consultants. There was a period of about a year and a half when the client had to wait in Japan, but that patience paid off with permanent residence!
Visa Type / Immigration Category
BCPNP Skilled
Occupation / Job Title
N/A
Visa Status Before Application
Victoria, BC
Residence at the Time of Application
Approximately 29 months
Duration from Application to Visa Approval
Working Holiday → Work Permit
September 24, 2026
Obtaining Permanent Residence in a Different Occupation from Their Career in Japan｜Client I
The client was a dental hygienist in Japan but obtained permanent residence in a completely different occupation. For those in medical professions, aiming for permanent residence through a different job can sometimes be the quicker route.
Visa Type / Immigration Category
BCPNP ELSS
Occupation / Job Title
N/A
Visa Status Before Application
Vancouver, BC
Residence at the Time of Application
Approximately 30 months
Duration from Application to Visa Approval
Working Holiday → Study Permit (Co-op) → Work Permit
September 24, 2026
Working as a Manager at a Popular Store Loved by Many｜Client K
We had handled applications for other employees at this employer and already had the employer’s information on hand, so although the preparation time was tight, we made it in time!
Visa Type / Immigration Category
BCPNP Skilled Workers
Occupation / Job Title
N/A
Visa Status Before Application
Vancouver
Residence at the Time of Application
16 months
Duration from Application to Visa Approval
Working Holiday, Work Permit
September 24, 2026
After a BCPNP Application Was Withdrawn Due to Trouble with the Employer, Applying Under the CEC Instead｜Client S
By consulting Shiraishi VisaJP Canada before giving up on permanent residence, the client was able to obtain it in a short time.
Visa Type / Immigration Category
Permanent Residence, Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Occupation / Job Title
N/A
Visa Status Before Application
Vancouver, BC
Residence at the Time of Application
Approximately 4 months
Duration from Application to Visa Approval
Working Holiday → Work Permit
September 24, 2026
Went from a Post-Graduation Work Permit to a Working Holiday, Then Applied for Permanent Residence｜Mr. K
There was a sudden rule change during processing, but the review went smoothly.
Visa Type / Immigration Category
Permanent Residence (BCPNP ELSS)
Occupation / Job Title
N/A
Visa Status Before Application
Vancouver
Residence at the Time of Application
Approximately 17 months
Duration from Application to Visa Approval
Visitor → Study Permit → Post-Graduation Work Permit → Working Holiday
