The Newcomers

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E102: Alyanna Chua thinks Canada hasn't been fair to temporary residents & intl students
"I've done all I am supposed to do but I am nowhere near obtaining permanent residency."
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Dozie Anyaegbunam
55:11
e05: Asli Kahraman turned broken English into an advantage
"I can stay as myself and I can still build a good business here."
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Dozie Anyaegbunam
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Hunter Weitzman
35:59
Who’s Eligible For a Study Permit Extension in 2025?
The rules around extensions are rather strict.
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Veronica Sepehr
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Dozie Anyaegbunam
Who’s Eligible for Being Selected in an Express Entry Category-Based Draw?
Canada has gone from the highest CRS score to focusing on immigrants that match the country's economic needs.
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Veronica Sepehr
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Dozie Anyaegbunam
Who’s Eligible to Keep Working After Submitting a PGWP Application?
Let's find out if you meet the right conditions.
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Veronica Sepehr
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Dozie Anyaegbunam
Who’s Eligible For a Spousal Open Work Permit in 2025?
Here's what you need to know about the new rules.
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Veronica Sepehr
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Dozie Anyaegbunam
E101: Gabriela Gutierrez believes immigration can be a gift to the world
"I think immigration shapes you in such a beautiful way that wherever you go, you're going to make that place better."
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Dozie Anyaegbunam
43:07

May 2025

E100: Dennis Agbegha knows the secret to settling in anywhere as an immigrant
"Hold on to love, kindness, and service - those fundamentals are the same everywhere."
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Dozie Anyaegbunam
36:53
Who's Eligible for Bridging Open Work Permit?
The BOWP can be a great way to remain in Canada while waiting for a decision on your permanent residency application.
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Veronica Sepehr
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Dozie Anyaegbunam
E99: Chris Friesen wants the government to rebuild public trust in immigration
"When you talk in a calm way, not shrieking through social media... everybody's kind of on the same page."
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Dozie Anyaegbunam
29:08
E98: Stephanie Kubi understands what it feels like to be an undocumented immigrant
"So every time I heard the bell ring, even it's Amazon, I'll think someone..."
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Dozie Anyaegbunam
37:24
e04: Mario Meyer on doing business in Canada
"The compound effect of networking in Canada is underrated."
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Dozie Anyaegbunam
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Hunter Weitzman
40:01
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