An article was recently published in the Vancouver Sun about “Post-Immigration Syndrome”, a condition in which expats or new immigrants constantly criticize the culture and way of life in their new host country while simultaneously struggling to say anything positive about their home country; essentially, nothing pleases people suffering from PIS. It’s a state of […]
Recent Musings
International Student Agencies – Current Issues
Teaching ESL to international students, immigrants and refugees in Canada was one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I admire students who are brave enough to undertake studies in a foreign country as they very often move overseas alone and face significant language and cultural challenges at very young ages. I think teachers […]
Who Can Help You Immigrate: Part Three
People often ask me if Authorized Representatives are only necessary for applications for permanent residence in Canada (otherwise known as immigration) in terms of paid representation. The answer to this question is an unequivocal ‘NO’. In Bill C-35, which I explained previously, the Canadian government has clearly indicated that ALL applications under IRPA (Immigration and […]
Immigrant Settlement Services
I feel inspired to write about a part of the immigration process that is very close to my heart. Settling into a new country can be exciting, scary, energizing, overwhelming, and sometimes very frustrating. Finding housing, a job, schools, services, transportation and even friends can be difficult when a person does not have any support. […]
Who Can Help You Immigrate: Part Two
Continuing from Part One: If you are immigrating to a new country, especially one whose immigration laws/regulations/policies are becoming increasingly complex and changeable, you may wish to hire a professional to either fully represent you or at least undertake a paid consultation to get some proper guidance. I also mentioned that I would be providing […]
The Immigrant Lense
I wrote this earlier in the year on another blog and thought I’d share here: Immigration is not just about making a physical move. It’s also about making an enormous psychological shift, processing many losses and trying to find one’s place in a new culture that does not always fit or come close to meeting […]
Who Can Help You Immigrate?
Immigrating to Canada is not like moving to a new neighborhood. It’s moving to a new country, and sometimes even a new continent. It’s not just about filling in a few forms, packing your bags, selling your car and hopping on a plane. Immigrating to Canada requires massive life changes, both expected and unexpected. It […]
Greetings from Di
I’m excited about creating a space where I can share my experience, express my views, and provide useful information – basically, I want to create a hub for my passion for immigration. Moving to another country is incredibly challenging; I know because I’ve done it twice, and I’ve interacted with hundreds of people who have […]
Home away from Home 