MY PGWP IS EXPIRING: Why I Stayed in Canada as a Visitor

In this video, I hope to answer the question of why I decided to stay in Canada as a visitor after my Post Grad Work Permit expired. There are several options I considered before making this decision. I will explain why each option did not work out and why staying in Canada as a visitor was the best option for me. I will share the reasons, explanations, and important lessons I’ve learned from this experience. The purpose of this video is to show you how complex the immigration process is and I want you to learn from my mistakes, that way you can make it better and informed on your journey to Canada. Hope you enjoy it!

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0:00 Intro
0:37 Back Story
1:31 Option 1
2:48 Option 2
4:08 Option 3
5:49 Option 4
6:47 Option 5

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[TheLahoza]

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

[ankushkumar]

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!!

[franckvincent]

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.

[hugovalle]

"... 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).

[yathunanthan]

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

[unizfrhn]

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.

[kennyraymond]

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.

[gianpoblete]

Came to this video to learn how to apply for a Visitor Record but ended up having a blast of emotions because this is what is currently happening to me right now. It was lowkey a much needed lift from the weight of the immigration fiasco. Big Thanks!

[eiyamonesoe]

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

[aaleeyashaikh]

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.

[securedatastorage]

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!!.

[tnotb]

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

[fouzias]

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 ^_^

[joeycoloma]

🙏🙏🙏 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!

[jejemon]

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.. 🙏🏼🕊😊💪🏼

[taniamartina]

I feel so peaceful by listening to your voice and story

[philam]

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

[jasdeepsinghkhera]

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

[oscaralejandropazbalderas]

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!!!!

[anapaotipsdesign]

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 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.