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I am an immigrant from Korea. I have a decent life here but i find that it is getting harder especially with housing price and cost of living. I am thinking about going back but Korea is as expensive as Canada. However, I found that Korea’s health care system is much faster and more advanced. I like the nature here in Canada a lot more though.

Canada is a country of immigrants, which means people who are, in my humble opinion, mostly quite self-centered and expecting the world from others, which never happens! Canada demands a gigantic capacity to adapt, to adjust and, in a word, to change...completely! You must be totally willing to leave everything behind if you want to integrate into Canadian society and this is extremely hard to do! Moreover, most immigrants come to Canada because they expect that country to give them a life of luxury or at least a very easy life, which can be true, as compared to certain other countries where life can be hell because of corruption, poverty or mismanagement and dictatorship. Now, don't fool yourself, you will find all of this in Canada too, in a very different way, although not always that different, but you will find it to a certain extent, depending on what you are trying to do here! Canada pretends to be a free and democratic country, but if there is one thing, that you are not supposed to do in Canada without dire consequences and reactions from most Canadians, it is criticism and voicing dissent! You will face repression too! I am 67 and I have lived in this country for over 30 years and now have lots of health problems, which I would probably never have had in another country, all this because of the frigging climate here...I just hate it here! And yes, don't be cultured and...play stupid and ignorant, otherwise you will face automatic rejection and that same stupidity and ignorance! A country of many cultures...yes, but also of deep rooted prejudices and intolerance! And if there is something that never changes in Canada, it is change! They expect you to change, but they never change themselves! in a word...Canada is a country like all others, no better and often far worse!

My family came here from the UK in the 1920s. They were very poor there. When they got here they were able to get jobs and did a lot better for themselves. I am grateful that they stayed in Canada. The situation in England is so bad now I just can't imagine having to live there. I know Canada is not perfect and that there is a lot of work to do. We depend on immigrants to help us now in the same ways they helped this country when my family came here. Pmease help us make things better for all of us. Thank you.

Thank you for making the video, however, it does not depict the entire picture of immigration and immigrants’ situation in Canada ( re jobs, re-education & immigrants moving back to their countries). I hope my comment is not perceived negatively, but it stems from personal experiences: I am an immigrant, I’ve been in Canada for 28 years; I work in the immigration field; my partner is a new immigrant from Europe, with a degree in the medical field..A lot of what you say can be true , but it lacks depth, analysts & most importantly the bigger picture. \n\nPlease widen the scope of your research & explain the rational as to why things may be the way i they are. \n\nRe. Taxes; please compare to so-called 1st world countries like Germany, France, etc...

Great information even though it's made me a bit nervous. I'm moving to Canada in October and I will be staying in Ontario. Any advice about employment would help a lot as I'm willing to start at the bottom if need be. I have a work permit.

Do appreciate both of you as you are guiding us the genuine process. May god bless you and bring you a lot of happiness

Considering that he's in Canada rather than in India, it is pretty fair to assume that he's probably a trained professional, thus probably earning substantially more than her. Go ahead, call him a loser again. Remember, his tax bracket pays for a lot of stuff you take for granted.

iam from Canada, and everyone say Canada is more safe and free, I never saw a war\nits more safety and not at all a lot of crime

Amazing effort and this is really helping me lot to understand what to expect! Thank a lot?

God with you and bless sir Ashir .I watched full video and i give lots of Ideas for immigrants Canada

Thanks a lot. You are doing really appreciable job. Keep us updated. You guys are really helpful for those who are perplexed to achieve required CRS

it's enough for me...... thanks a lot veere !!!

THANK YOU SOMUCH FOR YOUR GUIDANCE MAN REALLY HELPED ME A LOT THANK YOU SO MUCH BIG BROTHER !! LOVE FROM INDIA !!???

Canadians are as racist as Australian's, which is a lot!

Hi brother, good explanation of all the process and lot of information. I am 45 years of age. Am I eligible to get a PR in Canada with my family (spouse and 2 kids).

Lot of love from Pakistan sir we love with big Respect

15: 27 is the whole meaning of this video so proud to have such a personality born in Pakistan lots of prayers for you

Pakistan is Pakistan. No country in this world can be compared with my Pakistan...I had been in the USA, and that was a hell country....... love you Pakistan ??thanks my country. I love you a lot

Let me explain what mr ashir azeem forgot to mention\n1- you will miss your friends and family you grew up with\n2- you will earn money , a lot of it, but you will spend it all too, don’t expect to become a millionaire . Only a car insurance can cost 1000s of dollars a year\n3. It’s a very individualistic society, people are busy within- ie selfish , be prepared to face that mental trauma when you are in need of some minor favor and nobody will be there \n4. Young guys moving to another country- you will miss the important events of your life (cousins, friends, siblings marriages) family ghumi khushi while working abroad , making dollars and paying all type of unimaginable bills\n5. When you have children, they will be a minority, in religion and also in skin color and will most likely be bullied in school\n6. It is difficult to practice your religion, and regarding your children, forget about it\n\nPeople only choose to share the part of info that’s positive in such videos that, grass is all greener here, just leave everything and run to here . Please Only make this decision if you are prepared to give up your family , your values , your social structure and your religion for a bit more money and cleaner Air

People must ask themselves a question that why western countries offer citizenship to Muslims knowing very well that their religious, cultural and social values are poles apart? GORA is very wise. He is looking at your 2nd and 3rd generations. He knows that they would be just like them in next 30 to 40 years. It is happening already in countries like UK and it will happen in Canada too. The price to be paid is very very heavy from Islamic point of view. Blue skies, fresh water, KHALIS milk and eatables, good governance, economic prosperity, all Is too little in this bargain. It is nice to go abroad for higher education or earning money but permanent citizenship meds lots of pondering.

GOD Bless You Ashir Azeem Sb. and Your Family AMEN - i am working in UAE last 15 Year and planning move to Canada in future pray for me really great informative talks lots of things i learned which will be helpful for me and my family in future Thank You Ashir Azeem Sb.

Watched a lot of your videos. One thing which have bothered me is that you always have some objection or problem with the Pakistani System which you experienced and yet you chose to RUN away from it, instead of fighting. There are a lot many people who are not as power holder as you were but they fight and take their life share from the same system in Pakistan.\n\nI do appreciate your videos where you are guiding people about different things in Canada, but please stop criticizing Pakistan in your each and every video for every tits and bits you have been through. There is always a positivity which is there in every sphere of life in Pakistan. Yes I do admit that, we have issues in Pakistan but you know it and all of us know it that all these looters and corrupt people are mostly settled in Canada, US & Europe. Why don't you identify them and send their info to the authorities you know in Pakistan.\n\nYour one trip to Pakistan after PM IK in power which didn't bore fruit as you desired made you critic of him is not justified totally as there are other priorities which he have for People of Pakistan. You can always send your suggestions to PM IK through his office.\n\nIn last, i would again like to remind you that it is Pakistan that gave you identity and fame, be it in Customs or Film making and there are a lot of people still in Pakistan who admired what you did but you disappointed all of them and chose to run away to your new home in Canada

a lot can be said about your narrative. you failed to mention the age of immigration. That alone is THE single most important factor on the out come of the exercise . anyone over 40 should not immigrate. second the education and skill set you bring will be a major factor in the out come. Third there is systemic racism after a certain level which one can feel in very job. i strongly believe one should come to Canada, get top quality education and skill, work with top quality people/organizations which should not be more than 5-6 years, then go back home. the long term price of immigration is huge. This country needs hands to work and pay taxes so that their show should go on. The BANKS are the GOD of the land. one can never obtain financial freedom ever. heavily taxed with very poor social bonding even among the same ethnic groups. yes its good for people who do not make it in Pakistan or bring in ill gotten money\ni know so many ex police DMG and others groups who are absconders from Pakistan and living in Oakvill etc. in addition who says it is safe here or it is a corruption free society, ANY body with a second mortgage has got it with fake documents with the help of brokers, the banks , CRA and every body know about it but being a highly HONEST society no one dare say a word! i will not even go into the thing called debt. it is a night mare for the vaste majority. remember Canada is much bigger than GTA

Nothing wrong with profiling when looking for tenants. Just like how some landlords don't allow pets. Though pets do a lot less damage than humans.

Sir, Being Living in Pakistan as a christian we have to face a lot of discriminations in the social society. I have faced and still facing.

He is telling only a fairy tale. Explaining you only one side of the mirror. Paradise is nowhere in this planet. If these western countries has some pros then Pakistan off course has lot of pros. People and this guy only talk about cons of Pakistan, but don't tell you dark side of even canada. \nHe is trying to divert the incident with Pakistani family. That is a clear incident of Islamophobia. what a hypocrite, this guy is....!!!!!

Me realizing that Canada is in the hand of a monarchy and even more crazy is that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the monarch be like:\n\n /[( ° ○ °)]\\\n / _ I I I I _ \\\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBtw i put a lot of effort on dis. Pls like if ur reading this, it doesnt change anything for u, its free, just pls like!

Trust me do not live in Basement… I disagree with it, it may cause you lot more stressful especially if you been living here in normal family home in Pakistan. basement rent $2000/- it is very high estimate anyway . Safety first in terms of car , yes agree don’t buy brand new car.

Islamophobia, racism, discrimination, is in Canada, unless otherwise you owner operator mean you own your business , you will see good weather if its summer if its winter just watch out, lol, a lot of struggle long hour work timings if you want trade, or should be PhD or doctor or big degree, really its not easy life here to as usual anywhere else, like when i go back in Pakistan i see more rich people in Pakistan, big houses, but we have to work hard in Canada, ready for surprises in Canada, but its organized country, they got no feelings for you u got to wok here, no-one can help you here you on your own.

A pure person you are. Pakistan has wasted people like you. At least you are helping the mass as much as you can. Lots of prayers for you and your family.

I m from Lahore. Running my own business last year i made around 6 million pkr profit. And I started my business 3 years back. With lot of hard work and consistency i am able to make it and is hoping to increase it further. But after watching your videos i discussed my intention to try for Canadian Immigration with my wife.\nIs it worth trying for it?\nThe only reason is even after making good money you are ensalved to system. We work with different gov offices like fbr, customs and PRA. There attitude is pathetic that is why we have to work middle men and pay him commission. Moreover i m not able to adjust in this environment. The school system is pathetic. I don't like private schools and how they are looting middle class parents. Same is with Doctors. One of my friend who have well established textile business got their mother admitted to one very famous hospital in DHa lahore. Doctors almost killed her mother just to make more money. For very minor issue they paid around 2 million rs to different Private Doctors. And 3 to 4 operations without even doing ct scan. I luv my kids and would never like them to grow in this environment...

This video is really halpful to understand and break a lot of myths.\nThank You Sir and Ma'm as well. Blessings for both of you and your families. ??

Thanks a lot for this video\nI'm waiting for it more than a year.\nBest video\nYou answered most of my question ⁉️

Ashir bhai, \nThere are lot of twitter accounts by your name. What's your original twitter account ? ?

Many many many thanks sir. you solved a lot of problems for me.. I lived in Oakville for 1 year.. Planning on moving with family, and i was thinking how will i afford that life style. You gave answers to some questions :-)

Thanks a lot for sharing such valuable insights.\nIf possible, Plz also throw some light on Entrepreneurship and Setting business in Canada.\nThanks!

Canada now has set terms of 4 years but it was very recent, elections before could be a maximum of 5 years apart but that very rarely happens because elections are called early a lot, of a vote of no confidence happens.

Very helpful video, Thanks a lot.

Here in the US, we have a lot of wealthy Canadian, Arabs, Asians come to US for health care, better quality care and high technology

hello sir, I'm 18 yrs old. I'm a medical student, after my studies I want to shift to Canada, means after 6 or 7 yrs. So thanks for this video. It really helped a lot.\nSo my question is can i get a doctor job(I'm a medical student) after landing in Canada???

This video was just wonderful, thanks a lot for such a nice explanation

Thank you for making such valuable videos for the aspirants. I respect you a lot for this. Can you please tell me is there any way to get work visa or PR or any way to migrate in Canada when I don't have enough money to show the proof of funds, I am MTech but the work experience I have is in the field of Digital Marketing and Advertising (3.5 years). I request you to please reply if there is anything I can do about it. Thanks a lot. Take care stay safe?

Should have done Calgary or Edmonton, would have found lots....

Making money is easy. A better reason to migrate to Canada is the world’s highest fresh water resource, a lot less polluted environment, high human development index, way less corruption and low bureaucratic hurdles. Try getting into an accident in India, I bet an ambulance won’t come pick you up for an hour at least. Present day corona crisis is highly evident of the healthcare system failure in our country. Rest is upon you guys to judge.

Hello Sir, I am working in a government organization for 25 years. I have lot of paper evidence for the job. I don't want my authority to know about my PNP application because it may jeopardize my job. I am planning to get the job reference letter from my junior officers with whom I worked and who know about my job responsibility. If I am invited, along with my submitted papers can I send a request letter to SINP officials and later to IRCC officials to not contact my HR for verification. If they even contact my HR they should keep the purpose of their investigation secret from my HR and referees who gave me job experience letters. For job investigation the SINP and IRCC officials can visit my office any time they want.

I think u just speead negativity a lot about work in the minds of people ..yahh it's true that u have to do a lot of hard work to live in canada or other countries but u no there r some cities where u cn get easily work from initially and u cn maintain healthy lifestyle I'm not pointing about ur struggle i no we have to face ups and downs when we 1st tym been to anywhere even in india too but i personally think tht u r just spreading negativity .....even some of my relatives and frnds r in canada nd thy just do a part tym job appx 5 hrs in a day and thy live happily

All greed and brain washing by developed countries. I left my permenant residency in USA and moved legally to Canada hoping it was going to be better. It was not. Guess what. I am leaving here too and going back to Africa. I was never happy making lots of money or being around rich people. Rather suffer financially until death than live and pretend to believe lies about what it means to be human. You are a complete person no matter where you live, or how much you make or what language you speak.

Sometimes when I work (retail associate) I don’t mean to pop up to the same person several times. If you’re in my area you will see me a lot. I see so many of these that while I’m working I think they think I’m profiling them. But I’m just stocking. It also doesn’t help that I have GED.

difference between usa and canada:\n1: canada is a lot colder than the us\n2: canada is more expensive than the us\n3: idk canada is better

Hi Jason,\n\nI scored ielts general 7 band reading 7.5, writing 6, speaking 7 and listening 7. I have Wes for my masters in engineering from USA. I am 27 years and have no experience in Canada or relatives. I Have 3 years of experience in USA here. I created express entry but was unable to get in got Peete from ircc that I am not eligible.\nI think I need to score higher in ielts can you please guide me how much score I would need in Ielts general exam to get in eligible for express entry. Rest all documents are ready. Is it right we need 7778 8 8 in listening as all say. Please help. \n\nThanks for your time and guidance always from your videos. Helps a lot.