What they don't tell you about Canadian immigration: It's not just about getting a job - it's about rebuilding your entire identity. In this raw conversation, we dive deep into the real immigrant experience with the host of The Newcomers Podcast. From losing his mother in Nigeria to landing in Canada with a 4-year-old, this story reveals the hidden emotional costs of starting over. But more importantly, it shares the exact strategy that led to a job offer in just 4 weeks.This isn't another success story, it's an honest conversation about what it really means to be an immigrant, told by someone who interviews immigrants for a living. You'll learn practical job search strategies while understanding the emotional journey that nobody talks about.--------------------------------------------------Connect With Dozie & The Newcomers Podcast:—------------------------------------------------YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheNewcomersPodcastPodcast & Newsletters - https://thenewcomerspod.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dozieanyaegbunam/X (twitter) - https://x.com/DozieAnyaegbuna—------------------------------------------------What You'll Learn:—------------------------------------------------00:00 - Intro02:16 - Who is Dozie?04:45 - Leaving Nigeria06:50 - Applying through express entry as skilled workers11:25 - Adjusting to life in Canada with young family19:04 - Landing in Canada & Early Challenges25:56 - Starting The Newcomers Podcast and its purpose30:10 - What it means to be an immigrant33:35 - Myths about immigrants and diverse experiences41:46 - Leaving corporate life for full-time podcasting45:25 - Challenges and sacrifices of starting over48:38 - Advice for immigrants: belief and asking for helpThe Secret to Finding Jobs and Community as a Newcomer in Canada:—------------------------------------------------------https://youtu.be/vkPuMssDWBc?si=-1MR4Jyb5EjBtxid—-----------------------------------------------------📌Connect with Kristina:—-----------------------------------------------------🔥 Join the Private Temporary Resident Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about?ref=36b5a4a80c7c4d1eb25c82f5e234e3c3🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants🔹Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants🔹Blog: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/blog🔹Twitter(X): https://x.com/AsImmigrants—--------------------------------------------------Share it with other aspiring Canadian immigrants who might be struggling with the same issues.

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This Nigerian Engineer LEFT Canada for Silicon Valley (Worth It?)Are you considering leaving Canada for better opportunities? This Nigerian engineer's journey from Lagos to Toronto to Silicon Valley reveals the hidden realities of Canadian immigration and why tech talent is fleeing north.

Kelly Boy shares his complete 12-year immigration story - from emergency visa approval to permanent residency to Canadian citizenship - and explains his controversial decision to leave Canada for Silicon Valley. Discover the four critical factors that made him pack up and move south, plus his insider perspective on solving AI's biggest challenge: the energy crisis powering data centers.

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00:00 - Thrive not Survive

01:47 - Why Nigeria Led Kelly to Canada

07:19 - Express Entry Success Story

12:20 - Sponsoring Parents to Canada

14:00 - Co-op Programs

15:55 - Networking: The Career Game Changer

18:35 - The Decision to Leave Canada

28:42 - What Canada Could Do Better

33:36 - Biggest Career Advice

39:42 - New Life outside of Canada

43:00 - Final Advice for New Immigrants

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CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:25 - How I Paid to Study in Canada: From Jamaica to Canada05:00 - How You Can Afford to Study In Canada12:08 - Smooth College Admissions and Proof Of Funds for Canada Student Visa Applications 15:27 - Fast College Admissions Through Passage16:45 - Pairing Labor Shortages in Canada with Skilled Talents21:00 - Loans to Study in Canada for Trustworthy and Credible Student Talent23:24 - Maximizing Opportunities Amidst Canada Immigration Policy Changes27:23 - Educational Expansion: Evolving Network of Schools in Canada29:12 - Navigating Changes in Canada's Labour Needs32:43 - The Bridge to a Job out of School: Passage's Involvement in Work Transitions34:31 - A Vision for Worldwide Economic Immigration Support36:34 - LIVE Q&A Session38:25 - Words of Encouragement To Aspiring Immigrants