Smart and an insightful narrative of a rich experience. Keep the inner light shining.

Thank you so much for this video. I am currently in the exact same situation stuck at 480 CRS with everything maxes out. The scores are really high, 522 at the moment, and not seem like going down soon. I have decided to go back to my home country to gain foreign work exp to increase the score instead of staying as a visitor and gain nothing as well as loose money for rent, groceries and other things. Again thanks for the detailed insight and options discussed in the video after work permit expiration.

Hey!! You almost cleared all the doubts, because I have also 1yr study program in Canada. Thanks a lot. I badly searched for this kind of explanation, finally found your videos. I have watch related videos as well which you discussed in beginning of this video. You showed a clear path. Thank you so much!!

Awesome video. It's so easy for random people online to confuse their little knowledge of immigration for expertise, even though they have never gone through the process themselves and realized how hard it actually is.

"... and here's my dog". BEST. VIDEO. EVER. (By the way, I chose a 2-years program instead of a 1-year program because of your videos).

Rachel being serious and one sec later "and, here's my dog" LOL. It cracks me up

Thank you for your guidance to the future applicants and you illustrate the obstacles clearly. Best of luck dear we pray for your dream come true soon

Thank you for sharing all of your journey. You are a real fighter both physically and mentally. I bet your video here will help and inspire millions of others who might be caught up in similar situations.

Im a PGWP and the company I work for said they would do the francophone pathway, I paid the test $400, the clases $2.000Cad and 20 days before my visa expires they tell me they wont do it! 😮😅 So cruel!!!!!!!! I am Working with all the blessings I have around me, as you say.. work with what you have! And Today I woke so lost in terms of posibilitys and your video helps me keep the faith and you address the fears and Pain that we are all feeling 😢. Thank you!!!! Blessing’s for all and for your process.

You wanted to stay in Canada and you have explored every options possible. I admire you trying!. You didn't give up. Now. finally you got your PR. This is only a start of your life, what's next chapter of your life? You will do well consider you have the problem solving, consistency and perseverance skills. Well done!!.

🙏🙏🙏 In exactly same situation now and praying that Canada will release something that benefits my situation after investing time, money and sacrificing a lot from previous good life status before coming to Canada, thank you for your inspiring words!

Thanks a lot for your experience and share it to us all.. i believe it is not easy.. but i also believe something good will come upon you.. you have given us a lot of insight through your videos.. thank you.. be strong.. God is with you.. 🙏🏼🕊😊💪🏼

I feel so peaceful by listening to your voice and story

Thanks for sharing!! I'm in the same situation right now. My PGWP expired in Dec 2021 and with no CEC draws, I had to change my status to visitor to remain in Canada. 4 months waiting and counting T_T

This video meant a lot to me !! I'm in the same bucket and waiting for ITA. I appreciate the pep talk. Keep motivating! Thanks ^_^

Beautiful! Your videos (with no effort at all) contains intelligent take-aways, eloquence and class! Cheers!

Thanks for the information Rachel, am planning to study next year. Your tips are very helpful!

After watching a handful of your videos, I can now picture out how the process works. On the contrary, I will go with a 1-Year Program still since that is the only viable option for me, I know you repeatedly said it's risky but I think I have backup plans if I inevitably will be on visitor status. My Canadian friend also sent me a link to your Tiktok, a lot of informative videos there too!

Rachel....you are a great woman. With your videos I have understood all this procees to move to Canada. It's a shame to know you are in trouble. Never Give Up....you can do it!!!!

Hello Rachel, Can you please make a video on visitor visa application inside Canada for those whose pgwp is expiring and wanna opt the same route? Thank you in advance.

Worthy 11 minute video. Thanks, Rach!

Thank you for inspiring us Ate Rachel! :) Just to share: I'm currently processing my educational documents before I apply to the schools I listed. I'm still quite in a dilemma whether or not I'll be pursuing a 1-year or 2-year program of studies in Canada, but I think I'll be choosing the 2-year route thanks to your advice and learning experience. Thank you and keep it up! :)

Thank you for sharing your experience!

very honest and humble..tnx for sharing your story....

Thank you! ❤ Great Message

I could always count on practical advice from your posts, Rachel. Thank you!

Thank you very much for the information Rachel. 🙏🙏I have subscribed to your channel ❤❤❤

Thank you so much so this video, aspiring to be an International student this year. GOD Bless you madam....

Such a wonderful words, thanks for the support.

These videos are such wise. The situation you have been through sounds scary.

Wow, ur video is empowering to incoming students.

Great Video! I wanted to ask, What was the length of the visitor status you got?

Hi Rachel! You don't know how much you have helped me with your channel!! I really don't wanna bother, but I'd love to have your insights in one particular situation of mine 🥺 I'm planning to apply as as international student to a 2-year Diploma and then apply for PGWP. My current passport expires in June 2024 and I already hold a canadian tourist visa on it. Should I renew it before applying for SP so I can obtain my full PGWP length in a couple of years, or should I wait and renew it upon expiration? Do you think renewing it now may affect my SP application? Thank you very much, I have not been able to solve this out!

Hey, can I apply for work permit ? If I have a full-time job(Teer 4)? My PGWP is expiring soon. Please help

God is good Rachel..., You will get your PR eventually..Stay Safe.

I have decided to take a 1 year program in Manitoba as there are two streams I will be eligible . The international student career pathway or the skilled worker in Manitoba which requires 6 months of work in Manitoba . My strategy is to also have a visitor visa before applying for the study permit. I will only apply for the PGWP once I have a permanent job. I would also encourage people to actively research PNP groups go learn processing timelines for different pathways

Such a fighter💥 Lovely and informative video Rach.

1 month to go im going to canadaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

I don't understand in some videos people are saying that only PR acknowledgement is needed not ITA.. in fact in the official website of ircc I have read that acknowledgement is needed..then why did you need ITA?

Hi Rachel, thank you for your video. You really summed up a lot of information in a short video. I just had a few questions because my PGWP is expiring in 4 months and there's no luck I'll get an invitation soon. Could you leave Canada for vacation once you get approved for your visitors visa? Could you apply for your PR after you get an invitation outside of Canada? How long in general does your Visitor's visa last?

Hey, thanks for your videos it's insightful. I need one recommendation, whether to opt for a one-year specialisation course or two-year course if someone has completed Graduation and MBA both with a 6 years of work-ex.

Hi can you please share a video on steps to apply for visitor visa. Im facing same situation as your's.

There’s no long legal process for employers supporting B.C. PNP applicants. The only issue is employers willingness. They literally just have to submit documents that they are a legit company/institution.

Hello rachel thanks for the video could you please explain in LOE for visitor record did you mentioned you are waiting on your PR application.

Thanks a lot, Rach! It was so much informative. Can you tell me if that will be ok for my PR to take a 2 Years Diploma?

Hey Thanks for sharing your experiences. What reason did you give for visitor record while applying?

sorry for the potentially dumb question but wouldn't it have been more cost effective to have just gone back to the Philippines and wait for your PR application results there? i've read that it is actually allowed to leave Canada while waiting for your PR application results or am i missing something here?

Such a fighter 💪.more informative rachel❤️

If your work permit expired after Jan 2020 u can apply for open work permit as per new policy of IRCC

While you were maintaining your status as a visitor did you show proof of funds while applying PR? Or were your exempt as you were Canadian experience class?

WISH YOU ALL THE BEST!

Hi Rachael, I have a question for you. My pgwp was also of 1 year which will be expiring in February, and I still have to apply for my PNP, can you guide me, if there is any way I can extend my work permit either waiting of PNP or any other thing? What can be done to extend the work permit when it's about to expire and haven't applied to PNP?

Hiii Rachel!! I have been following you for months now because I have about to take the risky 1 yr program and I have a quick question. Some says that in order for one to be eligible for BOWP, one must simply pass the confimation stage for EE. And you can just submit that confimation letter of successful creation of EE profile? Thanks again.

I have a very quick question. Can one be eligible to apply for CEC program while being on Visitor status in Canada? Or does it have to be a FSWP program? Also, when my PGWP expires, do i gave to quit or can i just apply for leave of absence from my work? - where they keep my position open for me at a future date but do not pay me during the period of absence.

Thank yor sharing the video. I also want to stay here on Visitor Status. My PGWP is also going to expire very soon. How can I change my status from Work permit to Visitor? Because I already have Temporary Visitor Visa on my Passport. So, do I have to contact IRCC or I can just stay in Canada without Working?

hi nice video, what software do you use for editing the video?

I am in a similar situation. What reason you stated for the visitor visa record. Please share

Thank you for the info

Hi Rachel, When is the best time to apply for PR if one has a 1 year PGWP? My reason for asking this is because you said, you did not receive ITA on time.

if i were you... ill study nursing iin the philippines. pass the board exam and take inclex then apply to canada.

U r intelligent girl has a wide knowledge n experience in your undertaking as well your three a’s acceptance adjust n

Hi Rachel! If I'm going to study a Master that lasts 16 months, will I be able to get my PGWP for 2 years or will be only for 1?

Hi rachel, Can u make video on how to apply for visitor record?

Hi Rachel! Are there any risks in applying for BOWP? Why isn’t the smartest thing to do for those that can afford to take only 1 year courses

Hey Rachel, very informative content, thanks so much. Was wondering if you know whether by doing a 1+1 program, one would be able to qualify for a 2 or 3 year pgwp? Thanks

Thank you for your videos, extremely helpful! ☺️ I tried the CRS tool and found that with 1 year work experience and 1 year program, my score added up to 509 points (I have already 4 years skilled foreign work exp, and aiming for IELTS score of 7.5-8), would you think taking a 2-year program the best way to go? Thank you for your advice and God bless!!! 🇨🇦

After you switch to visitor ? What’s next Im in the same boat and running out of options . Stressing times …

Hi, why don't you apply for a fake extension before the pgwp expiry and remain in implied status so that you could continue work until you get AOR (if not implied status is rejected )

Hi. Im now on the same boat like you were. I lost my work permit saying im not eligible to extend. I was already on visitor record when i got an ITA and already got an AOR 2months ago. But i heard that visitor cant convert to PR directly. I got discouraged. When i saw your video, i saw hope again. Is it really true that people with the same situation like us cant apply for PR? Thanks

I extremely love your videos. It provides so much knowledge for us❤. As a beginner, can you tell me how can I find room in canada?

Hi Rachel, Your videos are so helpful. I am in a similar situation currently. Would you mind sharing what was your PR score range when you applied? It'd be really helpful for me to take an informed decision then. Thank you :)

Have you also considered lmia except occupation such as home child support worker? Could this give you a work permit without the need for LMIA perhaps?

Hello, did you need to leave Canada after your PGWP expired for once and if yes, what reason did you give to the immigration officer for visitor visa to re-enter, please let me know, thank you

Thanks for sharing

“Hold the vision, trust the process.” 🤘🏻

Hey, thanks a lot for sharing your story. I’m on the same boat right now, waiting for ITA under CEC and 45 days left to expire my PGWP. I am kind of not sure between should I study again ( give me 1 year study permit) or apply for visitor visa? I know you have pretty much addressed here, I’d be happy to discuss and get some suggestions on this if you agree. Thanks is Advance! Cheers

because you were on visitor status. If you still had your PGWP valid at the day you got your AOR after submitting your PR application and you managed to apply for BOWP using that AOR, you would have been under implied status until you would get approved for BOWP. Once you have changed your status this was no longer possible. And of course in order to be approved for PR you must keep a legal status in Canada. However you could have just left for a year and return once all is approved. PNP itself would not help (except of Quebec). You would still need to have that AOR after you have submitted your application to the federal process. The difference is that few provinces still have PNP that are not integrated into Express entry, so getting such PNP, would mean that you could have sent your application without ITA. The problem again in your case was time. PNP is additional step, so they can take several months to get it (which you did not have). Simply said whenever you ask your employer for anything more than just simple recommendation letter or proof of past work experience, expect to hear no. LMIA is most of the time rejected by employers and is only considered for higher end positions (or illegally paid or a family business). Permanent contract commitment is something they do not want to give unless you already are PR. So in your case kind of you opted for top 3 wanted province (BC, Ontario and Quebec), so PNP programs are much stricter there, as they do have way too many applicants. And also consider yourself lucky, as you were saved by Covid, otherwise your 450 points might not have been enough (only during Covid CEC applicants got higher preferential treatment, while before CEC draws only were extremely rare)

Hey I'm gonna be in the same scenario. Because my 1 year experience ends just one day before my pgwp expires

Urgent help! Hi my PGWP is expiring on 5th January 2024. But my TRV is valid until 2025. Do I have to leave Canada before 5 Jan 2024 and come back or I can stay in Canada after my PGWP expires since I have valid TRV?

Hi my pgwp is expiring in feb 2024 . And i have applied for ontario pnp and waiting for approval of nomination. How can i maintain my status? Please help me

I'm scared that my employer wont do the employment form oinp too😢 i want to ask but sighz

Same situation of my wife so pls till me how many month takes for approved bridging open work permit

so you didnt have work experience before going there? and its still possible to get pgwp and pr after?

If I am in the Express Entry pool (CEC) but my CRS is below the cutoff, I wont get an Invitation to Apply for PR. But am I still in the EE (CEC) pool? If so, in such circumstances, if my Post Graduate Work Permit is Expiring, Can I apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit? Or only People with Invitation to Apply for PR with CRS score above the cutoff can apply for Bridging Open Work Permit? Please explain. Very Important for me.

Hey Rachel, you cleared my doubt I am in the same situation and I have an idea of what to do next. I have a small request it would be great if you guide me on how to change my status from worker to visitor ? Thank you in advance

What will be start date of pgwp - issue date or approval date?

if I have a 3 year PGWP, can i apply for PR even with just 1 year of working a NOC B job or should I finish my 3 years of PGWP before I can apply for PR through CEC?

Hi po, can you feature filipinos that was not approved from pwgp to pr? At least we can learn something from it.

Hey rachel , me and my friend were discussing about you . Actually we have 3+ years of experience in Software Development and we are coming to canada for 1 year course and then work for 1 year . Considering the 2 years in canada and analyzing the crs scores are coming to be 517 . So do you think we will get pr surely or its not that great choice . Please Reply . We need your advice over this . Thanks in Advance !

hi , if you get another sem, meaning you can't apply for another pgwp?

If ur work permit expired after Jan 2020 then you can apply for an open work permit as per the new policy of IRCC

right now I am on the same boat, my friend...My life is now full of frustration. I am Curious, why didn't you apply for PGWP to buy some time so that you can continue to work?

so how long were u on visitor status before getting invited to apply?

Hi Rachel, how long were you on a visitor visa? Thank you!

I have a Wonderful question, but first let's summarize, You study 1 year, you had PGWP in 1 year, and the mess arrived.... So this is my question, why don't you work again as a regular worker, means apply for a working visa, something like that rather than being visitor?

Hi, did you apply tourist visa stamping during the time you were already in canada on student visa basis ? Or did you go out of canada to apply tourist visa

thank you Rach

Heyy please can you help in process of applying a visitor record. I dont know how to apply. I have same case as yours. My PR file is in process but work permit is expiring next month. How to apply on visitor and what reasons and documents and cover letter do i need? Please if you can help me, i would be grateful. :)

hi, my pgwp is expiring soon, in 6 months. i m also looking to apply as visitor, can you please tell me how much funds did you show in the application to process it? i shall be thankful to you.

Hi, I have to apply for BOWP bz i am principal applicant , but my wife is on SOWP and she is included in my PR application. What she can do, could she apply for BOWP or any other WP?. She want to work an live with me.