Recognizing Her Previous Unauthorized Work Through an Immigration Column and Successfully Obtaining Visitor Status with Professional Assistance｜Ms. E

I was very anxious because there were so many things I didn’t understand and so many things I was experiencing for the first time, but the person in charge always assisted me with great care, and I was extremely satisfied with the service.

This case involved a client who learned through an immigration column published by Shiraishi Visa JP Canada that working after completing her previous Co-op program, even though her visa was still valid, constituted unauthorized work.

She therefore asked us to assist with her application for a Visitor Record from within Canada.

Because the circumstances required an especially careful application, we conducted a detailed review of her history and prepared the necessary application and supporting documents. Despite the complexity of the case, we successfully guided her application through to approval.

Why did you decide to move to Canada?

I came to Canada to improve my English skills and gain experience living abroad.

Why did you decide to use Shiraishi Visa JP Canada’s services?

When I was preparing to apply for a Visitor Record from within Canada, I learned from reading an article published by Shiraishi Visa JP Canada that, during my previous Co-op study program, I had unknowingly worked after completing my program even though my visa was still valid.

I had not realized that I was not permitted to work after completing the program, which meant that I had inadvertently engaged in unauthorized work.

Because of this, I decided that it would be best to have a professional handle my application.

What was the most memorable part of the application and visa process?

Because I had engaged in unauthorized work, it was necessary to proceed very carefully with my Visitor Record application.

The person in charge conducted a detailed interview about my circumstances and prepared the application and supporting documents based on the information I provided. This allowed me to submit my application with confidence.

After submitting the Visitor Record application, there was no progress for approximately one year. During this time, they contacted IRCC multiple times to inquire about the status of my application and kept me informed of any updates.

I also needed to travel back to Canada during this period. In preparation for the possibility that I might be asked about my pending Visitor Record application when entering Canada, they prepared an explanatory letter for me to carry with me.

Thanks to this, I was able to travel with peace of mind. I am extremely grateful for all of their support throughout the process.

How was your experience using Shiraishi Visa JP Canada’s services?

I was very anxious because there were so many things I didn’t understand and so many things I was experiencing for the first time, but the person in charge always assisted me with great care, and I was extremely satisfied with the service.

I never expected that my Visitor Record application would remain pending for almost a year without any progress. This experience made me realize once again that entrusting the process to a professional was the best choice.

What are your hopes for your future life in Canada, and what message would you give to people planning to come to Canada?

It is possible to apply for a visa yourself, but if there is a problem or an error in your application, I believe it can become a significant burden.

I was also told that having a visa refusal on your record, even once, can potentially affect future applications.

For these reasons, if you want to reduce any uncertainties or concerns about your plans to travel to or stay in Canada, I recommend having a professional handle your application.

Additional Comments

Thank you very much for all your support over such a long period.

If I have another opportunity to apply for a visa in the future, I would definitely like to ask for your assistance again.

Thank you very much.