කැනඩාවේ PR මාස 8න් ගත්ත path එක 🇨🇦 | Student to PR Pathway Explained | Ep. 22

In this episode, we sit down with a Sri Lankan couple living in Toronto, Canada, who share their inspiring journey from working in the IT industry in Sri Lanka to building a new life in Canada.
They talk about everything — from choosing the student + spouse pathway, facing the Canadian winter and culture shocks, to dealing with job search struggles after graduation, and finally achieving Canadian PR within just a year.

This is a must-watch episode if you’re dreaming about moving to Canada, planning your study or PR pathway, or just curious about what life in Canada is really like for newcomers.

We also talk about Canadian culture, daily life in Toronto, and their honest reflections on whether Canada feels like home now.

🎧 Key Topics Covered:
Student visa & spouse work permit experience
First impressions and life as international students
Challenges in finding jobs after studies
Early PR application strategy
Life after getting Canadian PR
Work culture, lifestyle & social life in Toronto
Advice for Sri Lankans planning to move to Canada

📺 Don’t forget to check out their YouTube channel, where they share tips about life, studies, and migration to Canada! ‪@goodvibesonlyxo‬

If you’re planning to study, work, or migrate to Canada, this conversation will give you real-life insights and lessons from people who’ve actually done it.

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Host: Nilanga Virajith
Guest: Shefan Darren & Ishara Ilangasinghe

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Topics
00:00 Recap
01:02 Guest Introduction
07:06 Why did you choose the student pathway?
11:28 Did you feel it was a risky decision?
16:30 First impressions and culture shocks
21:30 Experiencing the Canadian winter for the first time
24:39 Life as a student in Canada
34:28 Challenges as a work permit holder
47:25 Difficulties finding a job after graduation
55:21 Did you ever question your decision to move?
56:59 Starting the PR journey
01:03:53 How life changed after getting PR
01:20:33 A glimpse into daily life in Toronto
01:21:44 Public attitudes toward immigration
01:40:25 Does Canada feel like home now?
01:45:44 About their YouTube channel
01:51:12 Advice for Sri Lankans planning to move to Canada
02:02:00 Canada vs Sri Lanka

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