Drawn to a Country Where Age Is No Barrier: A PGWP Extension Handled With Reassuring Support｜Ms. M

The handover of information between consultants had been done very thoroughly, and I could feel how well the team works together.

Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?

Ten years ago I left the company I was working for and came to Canada to study, and I also did a working holiday. In contrast to the climate in Japan, where taking on something new becomes harder as you get older, in Canada you can take on challenges regardless of age and individual differences are respected. I found that environment comfortable and came to think, I want to live here.

What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?

When I was gathering information about moving to Canada, the material on the Shiraishi VisaJP Canada website was extremely useful. The reliability of what they published and the wealth of case examples showed me they had a real track record, and their reputation was good, so they had caught my attention. When I actually had a counselling session, they laid out clearly what was possible in terms of my goal of permanent residence, and I thought, I can leave it to them.

What was the most memorable part of the process?

This time Ms. Gould helped me with a PGWP extension. When I first applied for the PGWP, my passport had only a short validity remaining, so the visa was issued for a shorter period than it otherwise would have been. Ms. Gould remembered that and told me she would be in touch when an extension became necessary. Sure enough, as the expiry date approached, Ms. Takinami contacted me and I was able to file the extension smoothly.

Without that check-in I think I would have put off renewing my passport as well, and things would not have gone nearly so smoothly. After filing, they kept me updated each time on how many days the visa would take and how it was progressing, so I felt nothing but reassurance.

How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?

Some time had passed since my previous application, but the handover of information from Ms. Gould to Ms. Takinami had been done very thoroughly, and I could feel how well the team works together internally. I am sure it is this kind of attention to detail that has built Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s trust and track record.

Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada

Immigration policy and rules in Canada change frequently at the moment, and I think the road to permanent residence has become harder than it used to be. It is precisely at times like these that I hope people will borrow the knowledge of professionals and realise their own dreams and goals, whether that is studying here or obtaining permanent residence. I have a year and a half left on my visa, and I intend to keep aiming for permanent residence to the end, with no regrets.

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Toko Gould

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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