Canada Immigration
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Part 3: Moving to BC and the Never-Ending Dilemma of an Immigrant in Canada
When the workload in Winnipeg started thinning, I looked west. BC and Alberta had the most active construction markets. Through good timing and the right connection, I landed a job in BC and made the move. I thought I had it figured out. I’d done the math on the salary, negotiated carefully, and felt confident…
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Part 2: Opportunity and Challenge — First Job in Winnipeg and Breaking into Canadian Construction
Finishing school and applying for my Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP) was one of the most anxious periods of my life. What if I can’t find a job? Which industry gives me the best shot at PR? These questions kept me up at night. But 2021 brought something I’d been waiting for much longer than a…
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Part 1: From Australia and Hong Kong to Winnipeg — How My Canada Immigration Story Started
They say some people are born with restless feet. Mine showed up around age 27. What started as a working holiday in Australia became a decade-long journey through three countries — and eventually landed me in Winnipeg, Canada, with a one-way ticket and no safety net. Australia, Then Hong Kong My Australian working holiday was…