From a Planned LMIA Extension to a Change of Course: Permanent Residence Through the Family Class｜Ms. K
Date Posted:February 22, 2026
Last Updated:September 24, 2026
Ms. K stayed in Canada on Co-op studies and a working holiday, met her now-husband while building a life here, and set out to obtain permanent residence through the Family Class.
The original plan was to extend her stay via an LMIA and then file a common-law Family Class application, but when the owner of her workplace sold the business, the plan had to change. She married sooner than expected and filed the Family Class application earlier than planned.
Thanks to their prompt, thorough responses, I could go through the process without anxiety!
Family Class (Spouse)
N/A
Visitor
Greater Vancouver
About 5 months
Key Points from the Consultant
I first met Ms. K more than two and a half years ago, when we spoke about a work permit. Moving an LMIA (Temporary Foreign Worker Program) forward requires the employer’s cooperation, and things could not progress; her permit expired and she returned to Japan.
She later married, and we had the privilege of assisting with a Family Class application. The review moved along smoothly, and Ms. K is now a permanent resident.
She can stay in Canada from now on without worrying about visa expiry dates, and I am very happy about that.
Immigration Consultant
Born in Japan. Worked in tour planning and led international tours at a major travel agency, visiting dozens of countries. After immigrating to Canada in 2003, she worked at a software company in Montreal focusing on the Japanese market. She studied Immigration Consulting at Vanier College and became a licensed immigration consultant. Wanting to support the Japanese community more actively, she relocated to Vancouver where she currently resides and works.
Client Comments
Why did you decide to immigrate to Canada?
I had planned to go to Australia, where I studied language as a student, but it was in lockdown during the pandemic, so I changed my destination to Canada. I had dreamed since childhood of living in an English-speaking country, and I stayed in Canada on Co-op studies and a working holiday. I met my current husband during that time and decided to immigrate to Canada. I am drawn to Vancouver’s environment, where nature and city coexist, and to how kind people are, and I feel I was right to choose Canada.
What made you choose Shiraishi VisaJP Canada?
When I began considering permanent residence, Shiraishi VisaJP Canada was the first name that caught my eye online. Their reputation and the case studies on their website reassured me, so I requested a free consultation. Ms. Nishizawa, who handled it, listened so carefully and attentively that I decided to entrust everything to them.
What was the most memorable part of the process?
The original plan was to extend my stay via an LMIA and then file a common-law Family Class application, but the owner of my workplace sold the business and the plan had to change. Some time passed before we could file, but Ms. Sakurai supported me carefully as the situation changed, and I obtained permanent residence.
How was your experience using Shiraishi VisaJP Canada’s services?
Thanks to precise guidance every time and their prompt, thorough responses, I could go through the process without anxiety. Asking Shiraishi VisaJP Canada meant obtaining permanent residence very smoothly, and I am truly grateful.
Future outlook and a message for those planning to travel to Canada
Vancouver is a city rich in nature, with calm and warm people. Through life in Canada I came to appreciate how important it is not to worry too much about what others think and to be yourself. With so many people who speak several languages as a matter of course, the language side can be a struggle, but it is precisely because it is a multicultural environment that you get to encounter new values and languages. If you are interested, I hope you will take the plunge so you have no regrets.
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