From a Working Holiday to College: Obtaining a Post-Graduation Work Permit and Aiming for Permanent Residence｜Ms. S
Date Posted:January 18, 2025
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Shiraishi VisaJP Canada supports Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) applications for those who move from a working holiday into college studies. In this case, we share the story of Ms. S, who obtained her PGWP after graduating from a Canadian college and is now working toward permanent residence.
It was thanks to everyone’s support that I was able to obtain my visa smoothly. I am truly grateful.
Post-Graduation Work Permit
N/A
Study Permit
Greater Toronto Area
Approximately 7 months
Key Points from the Consultant
After the application was submitted, processing times for work permits generally kept getting longer and caused her some worry, but it was approved without issue and I am very happy about that.
She also let us know in advance when she was making a temporary trip back to Japan, so we were able to properly guide her on the documents to prepare and the steps that would follow.
We wish her and her husband all the best as they work toward permanent residence.
Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. Worked at a major non-life insurance company before deciding to quit at age 30 and moving to Canada on a Working Holiday visa at age 31. After getting married and raising children, she began thinking about her career in Canada. Wanting to support others who are seeking a fresh start abroad, she enrolled at Ashton College and became a licensed immigration consultant certified by the Canadian government.
Client Comments
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
I experienced a working holiday in Canada in 2017, and I was drawn to the kindness of the people here and to the country itself, so I decided to immigrate. I went on to a Canadian college with the goal of obtaining a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
Shiraishi VisaJP Canada is a major agency and their website carried many positive reviews, so I felt I could trust them and decided to use their services.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
My PGWP application took six months to process, and during that time I needed to make a temporary trip back to Japan. Through that difficult period, the staff at Shiraishi VisaJP Canada guided me in detail, quickly and carefully, on exactly what I needed to prepare, which was an enormous help.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
I am extremely satisfied with the services of Shiraishi VisaJP Canada. It was thanks to everyone’s support that I was able to obtain my visa smoothly. I am truly grateful.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
I want to keep enjoying life in Canada while working toward obtaining permanent residence.
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