Our Immigration Stories - As Told By Canadian Immigrants

Lionel Akaga landed in Canada through Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program with no job offer and got hired within 30 days. This video reveals his exact strategy: how he broke the "Canadian experience" to land his dream job at a proper level within months.Thinking About Learning French - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/frenchLearn French With me on Duolingo - https://www.duolingo.com/profile/Tina199543?via=share_profile_qrDo...

International workers across Canada are getting 180-day work authorization letters and don't know what they mean.

Some are even quitting their jobs thinking they have to stop working.

Immigration consultant Howard Brown joins Kristina to explain what these letters actually say and why the "180 days or until a decision is made, whichever comes first" language is confusing everyone.

What You'll Learn:

- The real meaning behind 180-day w...

Moving to Canada with "perfect" English? This immigrant's story reveals the hidden accent barriers that no one expects. This International Student thought his English was flawless after years of journalism and TV work in India. Then he arrived in Canada and faced pin-drop silence when he introduced himself to classmates. Three months later, he discovered the shocking truth: no one understood his "thick accent.&qu...

This episode covers the fastest way to get banned from Canada for five years. This episode also covers costly DIY pitfalls, including the one‑time‑only PGWP rule, inadvisable border runs, and why applying for a refugee claim without meeting the legal definition can lead to removal and a lifetime return problem. Learn how to vet licensed representatives (CICC or provincial law societies), spot agent red flags, and keep records consi...

Discover insider secrets from top recruiters about the 2025 job market and learn what most job seekers don’t know. This podcast episode covers job market challenges, networking strategies, overcoming hiring biases, and how to break into competitive industries, especially for newcomers and immigrants in Canada. Get expert advice on resume tips, interview prep, and building your career in today’s brutal job market. Perfect for anyone...

We drove over 15 hours from Toronto to Thunder Bay to see if it’s worth moving to. In this special episode of As Told By Canadian Immigrants, we uncover what life in Thunder Bay, Northern Ontario is really like for newcomers to Canada.This comprehensive immigration documentary takes you inside Thunder Bay's reality. You'll discover why these immigrants chose Thunder Bay over Toronto, how they navigated work permit restrictions, and...

Former Canadian immigration lawyer Josh Schachnow, co-founder of an immigration application platform that help you prepare immigration applications faster than ever before, shares why the immigration system feels impossible today, and how AI & automation can save lawyers, consultants, and immigrants time, money, and frustration.

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The networking strategy that took Nadine from working 3 survival jobs as an international student in Canada to landing jobs at EY, PwC, and KPMG - Canada's biggest accounting firms. This isn't theory, it's the exact approach that broke through the "Canadian experience" barrier as an immigrant.Nadine reveals the networking framework that changed everything. If you're an immigrant struggling to break into Ca...

What do immigrants from Nigeria, India, Jamaica, the Philippines, Nepal, and across the Caribbean wish they knew before moving to Canada? In this powerful episode, newcomers and seasoned residents open up about the real shocks, hard lessons, and emotional truths of building a life in a new country.Whether you're preparing to study in Canada, start a new job, or reunite with family, this is the podcast every future immigrant nee...

What they don't tell you about Canadian immigration: It's not just about getting a job - it's about rebuilding your entire identity. In this raw conversation, we dive deep into the real immigrant experience with the host of The Newcomers Podcast. From losing his mother in Nigeria to landing in Canada with a 4-year-old, this story reveals the hidden emotional costs of starting over. But more importantly, it shares the ex...

This Nigerian Engineer LEFT Canada for Silicon Valley (Worth It?)Are you considering leaving Canada for better opportunities? This Nigerian engineer's journey from Lagos to Toronto to Silicon Valley reveals the hidden realities of Canadian immigration and why tech talent is fleeing north.

Kelly Boy shares his complete 12-year immigration story - from emergency visa approval to permanent residency to Canadian citizenship - and explai...

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CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:25 - How I Paid to Study in Canada: From Jamaica to Canada05:00 - How You Can Afford to Study In Canada12:08 - Smooth College Admissions and Proof Of Funds for Canad...

What’s it really like to immigrate to Northern Ontario through the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) (Now RCIP)? In this episode of As Told By Canadian Immigrants, Edi Lopez shares how he moved from Mexico to Thunder Bay, and how RNIP transformed a temporary work permit into permanent residency for his entire family, in just six months.From preparing for RNIP to negotiating job offers and embracing the quiet beauty of rur...

In this episode, a licensed international student adviser from Durham College, DanDan Shi, and immigrant from China shares the experience-based truths about studying in Canada and moving to Canada - from document mistakes at the airport to the emotional toll of starting over. Whether you're just arriving or preparing to graduate, this is the insight you won’t hear on official websites.If this was helpful to you please HIT THE LIKE ...

Can’t afford to study in Canada? You’re not alone. In this episode of Our Immigration Stories, Cheta shares his real experience of arriving in Canada as an international student, realizing his one-year program wasn’t enough, and nearly losing his chance at permanent residency. With no money and time running out, he found a game-changing solution to fund a second program, and it changed everything.Wondering if you qualify for a Pass...

Many Canadian immigrants chase the dream, a high-paying job, permanent residency, and success. But what happens when it all leads to burnout and unfulfillment? In this powerful episode of Our Immigration Stories – As Told by Canadian Immigrants, we sit down with  @TobiDerin  a Nigerian-born Canadian immigrant who did everything “right”, only to walk away from it all.🎙️ Discover what led to her decision, how Canada’s immigration sy...

Immigrating to Canada, starting a restaurant, and preserving Jamaican culture through food. In this Restaurant Week special, we sit down with Keith, owner of Scotthill Caribbean Cuisine in Toronto, to talk about building a life from scratch, navigating Canadian entrepreneurship, and cooking with purpose.This is Episode 3 of our 3-part series celebrating immigrant-owned restaurants across Canada in partnership with ByBlacks.com’s Re...

How a Canadian immigrant used Zimbabwean food, temp jobs, and bold networking to build a life in Nova Scotia. Hear Restaurant owner, Ru's, story on restarting life in Canada after growing up abroad, rebuilding a network, and navigating the job market and entrepreneurship as a first-gen Canadian. Canadian immigration stories aren’t one-size-fits-all!This is episode 2 of 3 Featuring Canadian Immigrant Restaurant Owners participat...

Discover how a Nigerian immigrant in Canada turned her passion for food into a thriving restaurant in New Brunswick. Real talk on immigration, business, and preserving culture through cuisine. Chops HavenIf this video was helpful to you please HIT THE LIKE BUTTON.THANKS FOR WATCHING - REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE!LINKS YOU NEED!🔥 Join the Private Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https:...