How I Moved to Canada Alone - Challenges and How I Dealt With Them

#immigration #movingtocanada #canada
Moving to Canada alone is scary, but a common decision many immigrants without families make. Immigrating to Canada alone can feel lonely, scary, and difficult. So in this video, Anna shares her experience moving to Canada alone, how she planned her first year and shares her advice on how to approach immigration to Canada if you're alone. This video can also be helpful to those who are moving with families too!
00:00 Intro
01:53 Where would I live?
02:34 Don't rent an apartment
03:04 AirBnB life hack
04:00 Making friends before I arrived
05:05 Checklist first week in Canada
07:00 File my own tax
07:31 Can I get a job?
08:27 My Plan B, C, D
09:48 How do I make friends?
11:14 How to avoid scam?
12:23 What if I don't like Canada?
13:28 Motivational speech (:
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  • @1975edgard
    @1975edgard Жыл бұрын

    A reasonable video focusing on what matter most. And encourages at best for someone planning to immigrate. That lessons doesn't apply to Canada only, but elsewhere. Both of you and Anastasia are doing a remarkable job. Thanks

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Edgard 🙏🙌

  • @felipepessoto5844
    @felipepessoto5844 Жыл бұрын

    I am so close to move to Canada and the fears started to show. After this video I am much better to face this new challenge! Thanks a lot for this video!

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    All the best Felipe! Remember why you’re doing it and what your goals are! All the best.

  • @sacphilip
    @sacphilip3 жыл бұрын

    Remembering your first week in Canada so fondly, is truly a blessing

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    3 жыл бұрын

    🙏 it was a life changing experience!

  • @kanikamaheshwari9732
    @kanikamaheshwari9732 Жыл бұрын

    This is life saver... Merci beaucoup🥰.. The small nuances (take a screenshot).... Like we don't need any effort to comprehend ur videos. It's just so simple, crisp and bang on...... Love all of your videos. I think I have already watched most of them. And feel like what new m I gonna discover now😂

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for such kind words Kanika. It means a lot 🥰

  • @brianoconner3090
    @brianoconner30903 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video and channel as well. You will be helping a lot of people planning to move here in Canada. We were an immigrant too and moved here 3 years ago. I agree 100% to all the things you have said. Keep it up!

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the warm words Bryan! Wishing you all the best, hope you are staying safe and happy!

  • @jesijackson7
    @jesijackson7 Жыл бұрын

    Yessss We would love to see that long list of things to do :D Thanks for sharing!

  • @rjrussell.bhootdotcom
    @rjrussell.bhootdotcom3 жыл бұрын

    Just loving this channel from the other part of the world. The topics are so different, yet close to reality!!

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Sending love back to you ❤️

  • @bibink2402
    @bibink24022 жыл бұрын

    I had the doubts of how to prepare myself, specially how to work things when I travel to a new country. The adequate information of how to plan, oversee myself, this video has definitely helped. Much stronger with an amazing experience i was able to gather, it really is helping a lot. I look forward to reach out to people and stay connected.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Traze! Glad it helped😌

  • @kennethbuettner8531
    @kennethbuettner85312 жыл бұрын

    You are such an inspiration of growth and strength! Thank you!

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏

  • @milkdromedaquantic8593
    @milkdromedaquantic85932 жыл бұрын

    Thank! Keep it delivering like that !

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching 😊

  • @PabloIify
    @PabloIify2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much... i feel the love...there is no way i can explain when i was listening to you intently.... I will keep in touch.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @vidumini23
    @vidumini233 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.. Thank you for the advice ❤️❤️

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful for you Vidumini!

  • @sabrinacasaway5583
    @sabrinacasaway55832 жыл бұрын

    We are lucky that you are sharing lots of positivity. Looking forward to live in Canada. Thank you so much for sharing. God Bless you🙏🙏🙏

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sabrina! All the best and stay safe!

  • @hotchoc4uonly
    @hotchoc4uonly3 жыл бұрын

    Well informed video. Reminds me of my situation when I moved to Canada in 2016 as a permanent resident alone. It was equally challenging and exciting at the same time.. The experience one could gain being a sole explorer is priceless. Fast forward I am in better place now to where I started, resiliency is the key. Lived in Toronto all these until I decided to move to west just to be close to nature and better life. style..

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience Soumyajeet! I must admit we have been considering moving to the West too, for that same reason!

  • @hotchoc4uonly

    @hotchoc4uonly

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange Have you ever to Alberta? It is Soo beautiful..relatively affordable than Toronto. One could balance between work and life.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hotchoc4uonly Yes I have, twice over the last 12 months! it's stunning there, and I am very curious about BC as well!

  • @hotchoc4uonly

    @hotchoc4uonly

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange BC is beautiful but very expensive..

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    More expensive than Toronto?

  • @JACKPOTTT777
    @JACKPOTTT7773 жыл бұрын

    Did the same thing except I had a couple of relatives living there but I left the country within one year.I have never experienced anything so cold empty and depressed... I had very high expectations but the reality or I'd say the dark side of Canada was unbearable for me... non-existing Social life is what makes a lot of people to leave in my opinion.I had been told all of this before I went but I didnt believe and didnt listen and so I learnt hard way unfortunately.Well, whatever, we all have a different taste for everything in life...just want to add that before Canada I had lived in London for many many years and I have to say Canada doesnt even come close its 2 different worlds why did I always think that the grass is greener on the other side is beyond me.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience Michal! It’s interesting what you say about your London experience, I’ve had friends call London call and dry in relation to people relationships. I guess go each their own! Where did you move after Canada?

  • @JACKPOTTT777

    @JACKPOTTT777

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange Everyone has a different opinion but honestly I've never made more friends than I did in London ... Also the social life, night life, the atmosphere of city is just out this world whereas in CAN everything seemed dead I could not possibly handle it mentally.Also very few to almost zero job opportunities, cost of living is incredibly high and it doesnt match with two jobs, no education or even things like driving license is accepted unless it was issued in Canada.All these things just added up on my situation... I went back home for a while but will be moving back to the UK soon :)

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JACKPOTTT777 thanks for sharing! all the best with moving!

  • @vidanaps714

    @vidanaps714

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m a Canadian Citizen raise almost of my life in Canada and work in a nursing field ! Deep down it’s become a socialism and communist health care not free got from tax payer . Social life seems dead overtime if your a new arrival it’s doesn’t seem bother much but overtime Canada country it’s freezing cold summer deadly humid especially in Montreal minorities suffer to make a living etc…, so many disadvantage Canada trust me not as the world wiew as a prosperity’s country . I’m moving out from Canada!!! Dream come true USA 🇺🇸 liberty, decent living and happy lifestyle as long you choose Wich states you wanted to raise your families . 12 years in USA 🇺🇸 love every moment of my life 🙏🏽💜🇺🇸

  • @JACKPOTTT777

    @JACKPOTTT777

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@vidanaps714 most of the new arrivals will realize the truth sooner than most people think BUT its hard to admit it its difficult to admit to yourself let alone your family back home that you've been fooled coz you've put so much into it especially money! Of couse, if someone's coming from a third world country that's different, everything else will be better than that

  • @andysmitproductions5356
    @andysmitproductions53563 жыл бұрын

    This could be a big help to those who are thinking to move canade ... Thank you so much :)

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy to be helpful, thank you!

  • @barbiebrenda
    @barbiebrenda Жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys! You are great

  • @Sudarsana.T
    @Sudarsana.T3 жыл бұрын

    Very Helpful. Thank you

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome Sudarasana!

  • @bakaeva
    @bakaeva2 жыл бұрын

    I wish I have this list when I was moving to Canada - great resource!

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Natalia ❤️

  • @philippegoncalves8464

    @philippegoncalves8464

    Жыл бұрын

    Would like to have the same list showed by her in this video? I think I going to do the same list before to move to Canada

  • @EdgardoRoyer
    @EdgardoRoyer Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for your contribution. I liked when you said that "learn to have new friends in Canada", I hope to get to Canada and start a new life. I really appreciate this message of hope, best regards!!!

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    All the best Edgardo!

  • @mimishiba9063
    @mimishiba90633 жыл бұрын

    Hi Anna, Thank you for sharing the information 🙏

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, Mimi!

  • @MrKrishluv
    @MrKrishluv3 жыл бұрын

    You are very talented and you could be a pioneer for many .your English skill is excellent.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rajeev, your words mean a lot to us!

  • @animeloverbox
    @animeloverbox Жыл бұрын

    Hey! Your tips really helpful

  • @BestDayKVS
    @BestDayKVS2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, thanks a lot for your advices

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @seazestyt
    @seazestyt2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Anna and success to you. I moved to Canada almost 30 years ago with no family here. Overall the best decision in my life.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rogerio! Super glad to hear you’ve made such a great decision!

  • @lishandealwis427
    @lishandealwis4272 жыл бұрын

    I've made a decision to start the process today and saw this video..amazing advise..

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck!

  • @eddieedwards3811
    @eddieedwards38112 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, I got my working holiday visa approved this week and plan to move to Toronto alone next March 2022 I can’t wait to meet cool peoples like you’s.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations and welcome to Canada🤗

  • @mohammadabdullahi2144
    @mohammadabdullahi21442 жыл бұрын

    I really liked this video and am now better informed.

  • @jayramirez4284
    @jayramirez428411 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your advice

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    11 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @L30N4KU
    @L30N4KU9 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    9 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @digitalsumanraj9891
    @digitalsumanraj98912 жыл бұрын

    Awesome information... Thanks

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏

  • @xeray6032
    @xeray60322 жыл бұрын

    AirBNB the first month is good for so many reasons. You have an address; if you have to fill in forms, change your DL, find a translator ... I did the same thing when I moved to Australia, and now when I move to Ecuador. There is an element of safety being with people who know the neighbourhood, and have chosen to live there.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely, so smart!

  • @jonathanboisvert102
    @jonathanboisvert1023 жыл бұрын

    Hi Anna just wanted to say welcome to Canada !

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jonathan!

  • @abdelhakim8269
    @abdelhakim82692 жыл бұрын

    I can see that you are à great challenger ANNA.. wish you good luck 👍

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙂

  • @countroshculla
    @countroshculla2 жыл бұрын

    This is a very interesting video. Your experience is sure to help others. Cheers!

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching 😊

  • @farouqgti368
    @farouqgti3682 жыл бұрын

    This makes me think that you are reading my mind.. Answering a plenty of questions... What i meant to say.... You're so helpful thank you

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching Farouq

  • @anj1134
    @anj11346 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much this was very encouraging! Just like u, moving all alone n most concerned about work n safe place to live

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    5 ай бұрын

    You got this!

  • @preetdhami4051
    @preetdhami40513 жыл бұрын

    Your video always amazing 👍🏻😊

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @naughtymemeswale7936
    @naughtymemeswale79363 жыл бұрын

    Day by Day I am addicted to your channel ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    awn thank you, don't overdose ;)

  • @mahshidlife544
    @mahshidlife5442 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your videos.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching 😊

  • @obara.d3995
    @obara.d39955 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the information,,❤

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    5 ай бұрын

    My pleasure 😊

  • @shadyelsewedy7635
    @shadyelsewedy76352 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your videos.. I have been in Ottawa for sometime now and would like to get in touch with new friends in Ottawa!

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think there's a Facebook group called Newcomers in Ottawa that can be helpful to you😊

  • @ashishsachdeva4377
    @ashishsachdeva43773 жыл бұрын

    Great advice....

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ashish!

  • @smilesikand
    @smilesikand3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, can relate to most of this 😀

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

  • @ramillax5478
    @ramillax54782 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the vid.. I'm planning on moving when I finish my degree in finance. I live in Argentina, the economy is so bad that I need to escape for a good future, the bright side is that I do have relatives on Canada. I've taken the IELTS english test and I will take some french classes in the near future. I really hope I can make it.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck 🤗

  • @alisameer2007
    @alisameer20072 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Anna 👍💯

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙂

  • @sundarraman6206
    @sundarraman62062 жыл бұрын

    Very useful tips

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @skarora843
    @skarora8432 жыл бұрын

    Oh really I like your beautiful thought

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    thank you!

  • @ajaybiswakarma5389
    @ajaybiswakarma53892 жыл бұрын

    Good Advice.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it helpful!

  • @ehsannajafian7776
    @ehsannajafian77766 ай бұрын

    I would like to extend my sincere thanks

  • @papin360
    @papin3602 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot, i too wish to move to Toronto so i believe your videos will help me a lot ;)

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Best of luck to you!

  • @papin360

    @papin360

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange Thanks ;)

  • @ganeshchakravorty8194
    @ganeshchakravorty81942 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful Blog Dear Honest Confession Honest Advise.. Great Reporting from Calcutta (India)🙏

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Ganesh!

  • @pdodamgoda3443
    @pdodamgoda34432 жыл бұрын

    Very useful 👌

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped you!

  • @ibraben4146
    @ibraben41463 жыл бұрын

    Hey Anna ! Please make a video of suggestions of immigration for a person on budget

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Great idea, will add it to my list of topics to work on! Thanks a lot!

  • @adetunjiojothomas6483
    @adetunjiojothomas6483 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this information, it really informative please can you make a video about how to apply for PR and preparation. Thanks

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    Here you are kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZpeG1rWocrKZf9Y.html

  • @Erintii
    @Erintii2 жыл бұрын

    I manage to rent apartment from Europe before going to Canada, but then I realised how lucky I was. Another way to make new friends are inter nationals and meetup. I did most steps in my first weeks, people from worked helped me. What made me leave Canada was job market and cultural shock I got. I realised I don't like Toronto so I relocated to the country that fit my needs bette and I am not ashamed of saying "no Toronto is not for me" but nevertheless if was amazing learning experience. Keep doing a great work you both will help newcomers and those who plan moving to Canada.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope you're happy wherever you are 😊

  • @Erintii

    @Erintii

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange Thank you! I am and even though there was a moment I realized Toronto, mostly due to job market, is not for me I think I had a good time there. Also, this is my personal view, Toronto and Canada, but maybe Toronto especially is a right place to start expat life because no one is obvious foreigner there. I don't think I will have smooth start in Switzerland without Canadian experience.

  • @egyptianpharaoh3721
    @egyptianpharaoh37212 жыл бұрын

    God bless you Anna ..

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    You too☺️

  • @tigayiridankan4223
    @tigayiridankan42232 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️❤️

  • @Morlock777
    @Morlock7772 жыл бұрын

    Спасибо за видео!

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Спасибо за просмотр, рады помочь 😊

  • @LobsterFishingAdventures
    @LobsterFishingAdventures2 жыл бұрын

    Hey ! Nice channel ❤️

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks!

  • @discocesoir
    @discocesoir2 жыл бұрын

    Dear Anna, thanks a lot for such a positive and informative video! :) It's definitely a brave decision to move to Canada alone and it's a huge motivation to see a person who did it and succeeded! Though, I'm wondering which plan out of 4 that you mentioned in the video worked out back in 2019? How long did it take for you to find your first job? Will appreciate for your sincere answers 🤗

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching, Julia!😊 I got my first job within my field after 4-5 weeks in Canada. I had my resume ready, started applying for jobs while still in my home country, about a month prior to my flight to Canada. Every resume was tailored to each position. And I kept my Linkedin profile updated and was actively networking.

  • @discocesoir

    @discocesoir

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange thank you very much for sharing your experience, Anna - the harder you work the better the result! ☺️👍

  • @GPutraJayawardana
    @GPutraJayawardana2 жыл бұрын

    I'm also planning to moving alone there's next year/later (insyaallah, cz i still preparing everything carefully before I really leave my home country), btw thanks for your advice. may i know do you moving after getting job offer or after getting your Express entry approved? :)

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    After getting express entry approved! I only got the job after moving to Canada

  • @rishallankanagaraja9060

    @rishallankanagaraja9060

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange after moving to canada how many months it took you to get a job in ur field?

  • @Jkgames110

    @Jkgames110

    Жыл бұрын

    I will also go to Sha Allah withn own year

  • @yakhyobekmamadaliyev6315
    @yakhyobekmamadaliyev63152 жыл бұрын

    Sposibo very much anna liza

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re very welcome Yakhyobek

  • @Jiri_yolo
    @Jiri_yolo2 жыл бұрын

    Anyone here with any experience as a new comer from EU moving to Victoria, BC? I just got my invitation to apply for a work permit. Thinking of going to Victoria but wondering what it’s like. Anything stopping me from working at places like Walmart or Tim Horton’s?

  • @shukrialsous9777
    @shukrialsous9777 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌🙌

  • @jrmg5556
    @jrmg5556 Жыл бұрын

    Since you did plan D mean you probably land your job in plan A. Nobody so analytical and thorough to do an accurate 'get a job' plan can be underestimated in the labor market.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    you get it!

  • @victorcretu7741
    @victorcretu7741 Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, Airbnb has been "invented" 2 years AFTER I landed in Canada. So, no I was not able to use it. But I was able to negotiate a 2 weeks stay at a cheap hotel (sheets changing and cleaning only once a week). I even used the hotel address to open a bank account. I also moved alone, with absolutely no help, and no one picked me up at the airport. Everything was exactly as planned months before landing in Canada. The only problem that left me speechless was "references". If you want to rent an apartment you need references. If you want to apply for a job you need references. How do you resolve these references in a country where no one knows you? I have faxed them! I asked former employers and landlords from my home country to fax references to a Canadian landlord where I filled out a rent form. It worked! I also used the emailed version -they sent me a copy by email - to get a job.

  • @Seti-ms9bs
    @Seti-ms9bs2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, you still have to be a little careful in Canada every year around 12k people goes missing in British Columbia alone in Canada around 40% of those people are found, how many people are murdered is up to interpretation. Canada is a good country but you still need to take care and keep in contact with family etc.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @milkyway9004
    @milkyway90042 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Thank you for your videos. Would you have any tips for an advertising professional? I am a graphic designer and I have an advertising bacgkround. I am planning to shift to Canada and am ready to create my EE profile. I am aware that IT and engineering jobs are top notch in Canada. I haven't heard anyone speak of advertising yet. So i was wondering how I should prepare myself. Thanks!

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    My tip #1 for you would be to start networking even before you come to Canada. We made a video on that topic a few weeks ago, you can check it out here kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqijtpOcm8_PYLA.html Good luck 😊

  • @visualvenus2756
    @visualvenus2756 Жыл бұрын

    Would you please talk about the express entry? do you need to have a job before landing in canadà or you begin looking for a job being there? And well il would be amazing to know all the steps for express entry.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! I think this video should be helpful kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZpeG1rWocrKZf9Y.html As for having a job - it’s not required prior to landing, but it’s definitely a nice to have, so you can land and feel confident that you’ve already conquered task #1 that all newcomers go through

  • @visualvenus2756

    @visualvenus2756

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange 🥰tksm!

  • @batuumulia
    @batuumulia2 жыл бұрын

    thank you all friends, for sharing, it's really good.. welcome back👍🙂👌🌷

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🙏🙌

  • @Unexpectedperspectivesnow
    @Unexpectedperspectivesnow Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Imagine if all russians were as nice and friendly as Anna 👀

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    😅😅😂🥲

  • @yogendrasinghrajput1
    @yogendrasinghrajput13 жыл бұрын

    Are there any pros of moving to Canada after doing a healthcare degree ?

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Depending on which country you come from, you might have an overall better salary and lifestyle with the degree. Depending on where your degree is from you may also expedite getting Canadian equivalency and get a job in healthcare. I would say that if you are truly passionate about healthcare and see yourself doing it no matter what, then it's definitely worth it. Some are not happy with the work-life balance and pay for doctors in Canada, that is why many opt in for moving to the US after getting their citizenship in Canada

  • @MrKrishluv
    @MrKrishluv3 жыл бұрын

    Your English is good

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @muqtarcali16
    @muqtarcali162 жыл бұрын

    Thank u for your helpfull information but can you help me to come Canada to give important also if i can get tool of communication with u

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Join our Facebook group to stay in touch facebook.com/groups/mkthatchange

  • @mikegkerr
    @mikegkerr Жыл бұрын

    I'm moving *back* to Canada after 12 years in Hong Kong. I'm terrified. And everybody I know is in Canada. My friends and family are there. Still, terrified.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    You’ll be fine Michael - having friends and family there helps a lot! All the best 🙏

  • @davidd1422
    @davidd14222 жыл бұрын

    I’m Italian and have been to Toronto 2 years ago and I still miss the city. I’m thinking about coming back as a international student ( post graduate ) 1 year and use the year after of work permit to get The point for express entry. I’m 28 do you think that’s it’s too late for post graduate and find work the year later at 29 ? Thank you for the videos !

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s not too late at all! it’s actually a common age for postgraduate education! What do you want to study?

  • @davidd1422

    @davidd1422

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange really? Great news I have bachelor in communication ( 3 years ) and specialized in marketing ( 2 years ) in Italy. Now I would like to do a post graduate marketing management at Humber

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a good option! Wishing you the best of luck!

  • @Ezinma88
    @Ezinma88 Жыл бұрын

    Did you manage to get an engineering job in the end? Your plan A?

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I'm in engineering

  • @namelesschannel4103
    @namelesschannel41032 жыл бұрын

    I hope one day I’m the one talking about moving to Canada in YT

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wishing you best of luck🤗

  • @tomaszmachura1422
    @tomaszmachura14223 жыл бұрын

    I like it how you have 4 different plans A, B, C and D and none of them is going back home 💪

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yesss! The goal is to make your dream work, no matter the obstacles🙌☺️

  • @vasanthchezhian6633
    @vasanthchezhian6633 Жыл бұрын

    How can I make a decision to choose a city to settle while one got so many job opportunities and the other one got few jobs opportunities but a bright chance to getting the PR What should I do? Anyone

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    Go with the one where you can get a job. Because your chance to get Canadian PR increases with Canadian work experience

  • @vasanthchezhian6633

    @vasanthchezhian6633

    Жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange Thankyou 🙏

  • @olusholammeje7387
    @olusholammeje73872 жыл бұрын

    Am planning coming to Canada after getting my paper's that can sustain me

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    All the best!

  • @musicviews9328
    @musicviews9328 Жыл бұрын

    Thinking about moving to Canada alone but my anxiety is kicking up😢

  • @dineromoney716

    @dineromoney716

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey I am planning out to move to Canada in the following months and I also feel anxiety, We can catch up and try going through that

  • @awesomebearaudiobooks
    @awesomebearaudiobooks2 жыл бұрын

    But wait, you didn't mention how you got inside Canada. You just applied through the Express Entry program and got enough points to enter and later started looking for a job? Or did you have an invitation from an employer beforehand? Maybe you will not be able to see my comment, but if anyone can, please tell me :) P.S. I am going to receive a Master's Degree in 2 years, and my English skills are excellent, and I even speak some French, but I have no long-time job experience. Is there a chance for me to enter Canada via Express Entry or are my dreams unrealistic?

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had received an express entry visa to enter Canada. I did not have a job offer - I started looking for a job after I got to Canada, and was lucky to get my first job relatively soon - it did require for me to move to a smaller city for a bit

  • @awesomebearaudiobooks

    @awesomebearaudiobooks

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange Thank you! :D If you don't mind me asking, how much professional experience did you already have when applying for Express Entry? Also, what specialities were written on your Bachelor\Master degree and what IELTS scores did you have? And did you know any French, or was IELTS enough for you to be approved as a skilled worker in the Express Entry system?

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@awesomebearaudiobooks I had 5 years of experience, no French, English CLB 9 (if I remember correctly), Bachelor and Master degree of Petroleum Engineering (assessed by WES)

  • @awesomebearaudiobooks

    @awesomebearaudiobooks

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange Thank you for your reply :)

  • @wicked9353
    @wicked93532 жыл бұрын

    I'd really like to move to Canada and work as any job, literally, the economy i much better than my current country, let's say, I wanted to work as security. My biggest concern is how to legally be allowed to stay and work in Canada until I get the legal citizenship, I don't know what papers I need, I don't know anything, and my plans are really big. It's as if, I had a can of food to eat, but nothing to open it with.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should start your research on Canada.ca website. It has all types of immigration programs listed with step by step instructions and check lists of documents that you need.

  • @yamicanada
    @yamicanada Жыл бұрын

    💞💕

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    Жыл бұрын

    🥰

  • @abdirashidsidow6406
    @abdirashidsidow64062 жыл бұрын

    Anna I love you

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are too kind!

  • @K_mich88
    @K_mich8811 ай бұрын

    Is there anything positive about moving to Canada? I hope to see a video about that. I don't understand why I hear some foreigners still considering to move there when I've seen nothing but videos of all the negative stuff and why people should leave Canada. I'm a Canadian who's born outside of Canada and have lived my entire life outside of Canada. I've only been back for vacation. But in a year's time, I may have to make the ultimate decision whether to move to Canada or stay put in Asia. All those negative videos out there are pretty scary to hear about bad healthcare and rising cost of essentials.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    11 ай бұрын

    here's one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/op13m9Gpcby8Z9I.html heres' two: kzread.info/dash/bejne/rIiIxdqAlJjZZco.html

  • @roopz30nov
    @roopz30nov3 жыл бұрын

    Dear Anna. I'm an entrepreneur with a business plan can you please make a video For a start-up.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rupesh, thank you for the request, Anastasia has been working on a topic like that. May I ask what industry your startup business plan is in?

  • @1301London
    @1301London2 жыл бұрын

    привет Анна, ты такая вылечилась и я тебя поддерживаю

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Привет, я и не болела, но спасибо 😊

  • @Mido_the_bestAdamalsayed
    @Mido_the_bestAdamalsayed3 жыл бұрын

    Hi how are you? What about canada come to me? Wher are you long time last video?

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    come to Canada!

  • @Mido_the_bestAdamalsayed

    @Mido_the_bestAdamalsayed

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange wher is my private invitation and wher are your sister?

  • @Mido_the_bestAdamalsayed

    @Mido_the_bestAdamalsayed

    2 жыл бұрын

    I am not poor put i havent enough money مكتب لكنديين يتحدثون العربيه بدون اى تدخل مصرى ولا شروط تعجيزيه للهجره لكندا وزياده مهارات اللغه وخبرات العمل

  • @meenusharma2471
    @meenusharma24712 жыл бұрын

    Hi myself Dr Meenu Sharma from India , College Principal and mother of an autistic boy of 25 years old and my husband is doctor. Want to move to Canada for settlement of my son.Can u guide me ?

  • @drillfillman
    @drillfillman2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    👏👏🙌

  • @drillfillman

    @drillfillman

    2 жыл бұрын

    My son has moved to Canada Toronto and is now studying MBA from Schulich business school York University Toronto. He has improved a lot

  • @CleanCoder
    @CleanCoder2 жыл бұрын

    Anna you are really cute !!

  • @MakeThatChange
    @MakeThatChange2 жыл бұрын

    Subscribe to our free Newsletter about Immigrants’ Success in Canada ! makethatchange.substack.com

  • @skarora843
    @skarora8432 жыл бұрын

    ANNA 🙏🤝🙏Namaste

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🙏🙏 namaste!

  • @amazongaming3022
    @amazongaming30223 жыл бұрын

    Hello Do you know Canada immigration has started or no

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is restarting back up slowly!

  • @amazongaming3022

    @amazongaming3022

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange Thanks

  • @amazongaming3022

    @amazongaming3022

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can you help us for how to immigrate ito Canada

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    you can start here kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZpeG1rWocrKZf9Y.html

  • @amazongaming3022

    @amazongaming3022

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks but i want to know about the 20000 visas for Afghans Can you make a vedio about that

  • @bachchanshaikh2707
    @bachchanshaikh27073 жыл бұрын

    I love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

  • @anna-marialiu9467
    @anna-marialiu94672 жыл бұрын

    My name is Anna… I moved to Canada alone, too.

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Anna 👋 how has it been for you so far?

  • @anna-marialiu9467

    @anna-marialiu9467

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange Disregard visa issue (e.g. study permit, work permit, and/or PR permit), very little impact or challenges for me because 0. People around me still call me Anna. 1. I am working as the same position/jobtitle in the same industry as what I did before college in back home. 2. Rarely have to speak English but 95%~100% chance I speak the same language as before (i.e. similar ethnic community, and very strong ethnic community support from school to work place) 3. I only move around where metro rail system (i.e. SkyTrain) could take me to, which are pretty much occupied by my ethnic community group. 4. Very similar street and building view as what I had over before back home. 5. Employer disregard my college degree which I got here in Canada but treat/valuate me as if I got only high school diploma (before I immigrate to Canada). 6. The same level of living expenses, somehow lower, as back in hometown. 7. Much better air quality here even in the worse part of the Great Vancouver Area.

  • @anna-marialiu9467

    @anna-marialiu9467

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MakeThatChange 8. I go to the same church but different branch. 9. For me, I feel like moving from Taipei City crossing river to New Taipei City.

  • @kiminior943
    @kiminior9432 жыл бұрын

    Было интересно, спасибо, правда я ничего не понял

  • @MakeThatChange

    @MakeThatChange

    2 жыл бұрын

    Не за что, обращайтесь =)