From a Transfer to Vancouver to Immigration After Marriage: Overcoming an Expired Work Permit to Obtain Permanent Residence Through the Family Class｜Ms. M
Date Posted:November 22, 2025
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Ms. M came to Vancouver on a company transfer, fell for Canada’s work-life balance, and on getting married decided to immigrate, obtaining permanent residence through the Family Class. Having previously asked Shiraishi VisaJP Canada to file her LMIA work permit application, she came back to us this time. There was trouble along the way when her permit expired, but forward-looking planning and quick support led to Canadian permanent residence.
Family Class
N/A
LMIA Work Permit
Greater Vancouver
14 months
Key Points from the Consultant
After she married, we filed an in-Canada Family Class application. Because she gathered the documents reliably, the filing went smoothly.
We first restored her status so she could work, and the open work permit was issued without difficulty as well.
It was an in-Canada application, and as she waited the processing time published by IRCC kept getting longer, which must have been very worrying — but in reality the review finished far sooner than the officially published period. Congratulations!
Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. After working for a major computer manufacturer, she participated in multiple international IT projects at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She immigrated to Canada in 2003 and completed the Immigration Consultant Program at the University of British Columbia, becoming a government-certified immigration consultant. She specializes in consulting for Japanese clients, covering short-term visas (such as work permits) and permanent residency applications (FSW, PNP, CEC, Family Class, etc.).
Client Comments
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
I originally came to Vancouver on a transfer, but I liked Canada’s work-life balance so much that I began to consider immigrating. When I married, I decided to apply for permanent residence (PR) through the Family Class and make the move properly.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
When I was transferred, I once asked them to obtain an LMIA work permit and they handled it very thoroughly. So for PR this time as well, with certainty in mind, I asked Shiraishi VisaJP Canada.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
Everything was handled quickly and carefully, and they explained the next step clearly as well. It was good to be able to prepare the required documents that take time well in advance.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
I truly despaired when my permit expired, but Shiraishi VisaJP Canada helped me, and I am so glad it ultimately led to PR.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
I think you should prioritise certainty over cost. I hope you have a wonderful life in Canada.
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