From Study Abroad to a Working Holiday: Meeting a Canadian Partner and Obtaining Permanent Residence Through the Family Class｜Ms. Y
Date Posted:February 14, 2025
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Ms. Y’s connection with Canada began with a seven-month period of study abroad. Even after returning to Japan she could not forget the days she had spent in Vancouver, and she came back to Canada on a working holiday. Meeting her Canadian partner then led her to apply for permanent residence through the Family Class, and she came to Shiraishi VisaJP Canada for support.
Applying for permanent residence can be very stressful, and that speed of response supported me emotionally more than once.
Family Class
N/A
Working Holiday Visa
Greater Vancouver Area
3.5 months
Customer Comments and Testimonials
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
I first came to Canada on a study permit and spent seven months in Vancouver. Even after returning to Japan I could not forget how much I loved Canada, and about a year later I came back on a working holiday. During that time I met my current Canadian partner, and wanting to continue our relationship, I made the decision to immigrate to Canada.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
I first used a free Zoom consultation to ask how to obtain permanent residence through the Family Class. It was a short session, but the counsellor answered my questions very clearly and carefully. I also received precise advice about what to do next, so I decided to work with Shiraishi VisaJP Canada right after that free consultation.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
What stood out most was how quickly they replied to email enquiries. For the many questions and worries that came up during the permanent residence application, a reply always arrived within a few hours rather than days. Applying for permanent residence can be very stressful, and that speed of response supported me emotionally more than once.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
I am very satisfied with the services of Shiraishi VisaJP Canada. The permanent residence application was more complex and time-consuming than I had expected, and I feel it would have been impossible to apply on my own without their support. Thanks to their quick and accurate work, I obtained permanent residence smoothly and without problems, and I am extremely satisfied.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
I think the visa is a constant source of stress while living in Canada. I worried about my status for more than two years before obtaining permanent residence. Now that I have it, those anxieties are gone, and I want to throw myself more freely into the things I want to do here.
To those immigrating to Canada: the permanent residence process is not easy, but Canadian permanent residence is well worth the money and time you invest in it. I hope you will use VisaJP’s services and obtain your permanent residence safely as well.
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Because we were able to file while she was still on her working holiday, she could then also apply for an open work permit and keep working while the application was being processed, which worked out well.
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Born in Japan. Worked as a registered dietitian in hospitals and other facilities. Moved to Vancouver, Canada in 2001 on a Working Holiday. Later utilized her professional background to obtain a work visa, then Canadian permanent residency as a skilled worker. Studied Oil and Gas Administration at a college in Alberta, then worked at a U.S.-based oil company. Later studied accounting and transitioned into an accounting role.
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