Building a Career in Canada after a Co-op Visa: Obtaining BCPNP Permanent Residence with Shiraishi VisaJP Canada, Chosen on a Friend’s Recommendation｜Client S
Date Posted:July 27, 2024
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
After coming to Canada through co-op study and working in the hospitality industry for a year, Client S strongly felt that “the Canadian way of working suits me better than Japan’s.” While extending their stay on a working holiday, the client learned of a chance to obtain permanent residence and firmly decided to immigrate to Canada. Here we share the experience of this BCPNP permanent residence application, pursued while balancing work and the visa application.
They completed most of the difficult work while I was busy with my job!
BC PNP Entry Level and Semi-Skilled
Hotel Guest Services Agent
Working Holiday Visa
Greater Vancouver area
Approximately 9 months
Key Points from the Consultant
One of the requirements of BCPNP ELSS is working full-time for the same employer for 9 months. Considering BCPNP’s very high invitation scores, aiming for BCPNP permanent residence within a one-year working holiday is close to a miracle, but Client S was able to earn high points from related work experience outside Canada, English test scores and more, and I believe that led to this success.
After switching from a study permit to a working holiday, Client S kept working with BCPNP as the goal from Day 1, and with support from an employer that met the BCPNP requirements, the process went smoothly.
Immigration Consultant
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.
Client Comments
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
I came to Canada through a co-op study program (co-op visa) and worked in the hospitality industry for a year. I realized that the working environment in Canada was less stressful than in Japan and suited me better, so I extended my stay with a Working Holiday Visa.
After that, a colleague at work told me there was a chance I could obtain permanent residence, and I decided to apply.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
A friend introduced me.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
When the hiring manager at my workplace and the visa consultant had different opinions, I did not have the knowledge about visa applications myself, so I struggled to explain things between them.
Looking back, I think things would have gone more smoothly if I had given them each other’s contact details from the start and let them communicate directly.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
They completed most of the difficult work while I was busy with my job. I was also grateful that they responded quickly, except when the consultant was on a long vacation.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
Unfortunately, in Canada, Japanese education and work experience are hardly recognized by local companies.
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