Never Self-Filing a Visa: A Lawyer in the US, an Immigration Consultant in Canada｜Ms. Y
Date Posted:June 25, 2025
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Ms. Y applied for a study permit and a working holiday visa at the same time. She had previously stayed in the United States long term, using a lawyer to handle her visa applications there. Precisely because she knew first-hand how difficult North American visa applications can be, she chose not to self-file but to work with Shiraishi VisaJP Canada, an immigration consulting firm with specialist knowledge.
I had felt applying on my own would be difficult, so asking them meant the process went smoothly.
Working Holiday Visa
N/A
Study Permit
Japan
3 weeks
Key Points from the Consultant
We filed her study permit, co-op visa and working holiday visa on her behalf, discussing the timing with her throughout, and she obtained all of them without issue.
Having lived in the United States for a long time she was well versed in North American systems and understood how difficult visa applications can be on a case-by-case basis.
Her consistent cooperation was, I believe, the key to this success.
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?
Because I wanted to take on something new.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
It started with a referral from a friend.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
Canada’s immigration policy changed right when I filed my study permit application, and I panicked a little. I was applying for a working holiday visa at the same time, so the anxieties piled up, but Shiraishi VisaJP Canada handled everything very carefully and quickly, which was a great help. When the visa came through, I cried with joy.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
I had spent many years in the United States, and in the end I had felt applying on my own was too difficult and had asked a lawyer to file for me. This time as well, asking a specialist immigration consultant meant the process went smoothly. Going forward I plan to continue asking for their support as I work toward permanent residence.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
Right now I am working hard every day with the goal of obtaining permanent residence.
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