First of all, congratulations on finally making it! Now that you’re arriving soon here in Canada, or perhaps you’re here already, you’re probably wondering what you should do next. Thanks to my friend Kristine of The Maples Diaries, she made a video of the 8 things you should do during your first few weeks of …
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I get asked a lot about which agency we hired when we applied for our PR visa to Canada. But rather than simply giving the name of the agency (which I did anyway in the title), I thought of giving my honest review as well. I also shared in this post some tips for choosing …
Are you about to take your IELTS test for your Express Entry application? Or do you plan to retake the test so you can improve your CRS score? Whatever your reason is for taking IELTS, you’re probably asking around for preparation tips. In this post, I’m going to share a simple five-step formula on how …
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“Is my CRS score good enough? Do I have a chance to get an ITA with my score?” These are among the most common questions asked by aspiring immigrants like you. And I’m sure you’ll get plenty of responses. So really, what’s a good CRS score to guarantee an ITA, or Invitation to Apply, in …
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Do you believe that books have the power to transform our lives for the better? If you do, I’m with you. Because I’ve experienced it first hand. Before I tell my story, this post is where I’ll share my 6 favorite non-fiction books that I highly recommend for you to read this 2022 (that is, …
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In a letter addressed to Minister Fraser released last December 16, 2021, on the Prime Minister of Canada’s official website, PM Trudeau said: “As Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship (IRCC), you will prioritize ongoing work to strengthen Canada’s immigration and refugee system, including bringing in more newcomers to all regions of Canada who will …
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Are you torn between choosing Ottawa and Toronto as the city you want to call home here in Canada? I totally get it. My husband and I lived in Toronto for almost a year and I can say that it is indeed an amazing city despite of its flaws. Meanwhile, we have visited Ottawa once …
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Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases without extra cost to you. It’s gift-giving season time once again! And I’m sure you’re browsing the internet right now for some ideas to give to your loved ones. If you have any friends or relatives …
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The fall season here in Canada is about to say goodbye. And it only means one thing: winter is coming. In fact, it’s set to officially begin on December 21. This reminds me of one of the most common questions I get from both friends and acquaintances who are all aspiring immigrants… “Is the Canadian …
Are you a newcomer who’s about to experience your first winter wonder here in Canada? Or perhaps you’re an aspiring immigrant who just wants to get a glimpse of how to survive the freezing weather here. In this video by Kristine of The Maple Diaries, she’s going to show you some tips on the right …