A Self-Filed Working Holiday Application That Sat Untouched for a Year, Moving Again Once Handed Over｜Mr. T
Date Posted:April 10, 2025
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Shiraishi VisaJP Canada also takes over applications that have stalled after being filed by the applicant themselves. In this case, we share the story of Mr. T, whose self-filed working holiday application had gone a full year without any response from IRCC, and which moved forward as soon as we took it on.
When I was applying on my own I had no response from IRCC for a whole year, but the moment I asked VisaJP Canada, the process moved forward.
Working Holiday Visa
N/A
N/A
Japan
5 months
Key Points from the Consultant
We initially planned to withdraw his self-filed application and start again with a fresh registration, but in the end we pushed for his existing application to be moved forward and the permit was issued.
Every time we contacted IRCC we spoke to a different officer, and were told there was no record of our previous enquiry, but we kept following up persistently and repeatedly until he finally had his permit in hand.
This was the result of the applicant’s patience and cooperation.
Immigration Consultant
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.
Client Comments
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
I wanted to experience living abroad at least once. That feeling is what led me to decide on moving to Canada.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
At the age of 29 I applied for a working holiday myself in order to keep costs down, but something went wrong and the application stalled partway through. No matter how many times I contacted IRCC there was no reply, and after a year had passed I was at a loss, so I decided to consult Shiraishi VisaJP Canada.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
When I was applying on my own, I had no response from IRCC for a whole year, but the moment I asked Shiraishi VisaJP Canada, the process moved forward and my working holiday visa was issued. I am deeply grateful that my consultant called again and again on a line that was hard to get through on, and kept following up persistently.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
I am very satisfied with the service. Even after arriving in Canada, their website carries job listings, shared housing and other information useful for daily life, which was a great help.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
Applying on my own took about two years and I spent those days in Japan feeling unsettled. I strongly recommend getting professional support for a visa application. Leaving it to a professional should greatly reduce both the time and the anxiety involved, and let you start your life in Canada smoothly.
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