Canadian Immigrant Mommy

The Canadian Immigrant Mommy•andreavchiu.com

Canadian Immigrant Mommy is for all parents who plans to migrate to Canada, newcomers in Canada and even for those who have been in Canada a long time! I talk about raising a family as a first generation immigrant with no friends nor families in the province we chose to settle it. My goal is to share my journey, give a glimpse of the Canadian immigrant life and help parent immigrants in Canada succeed in their new home.

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7 Things A Canadian Immigrant Family Is Thankful For in Canada

It's October! and Thanksgiving Is celebrated this month. Although Thanksgiving is something not celebrated in the country I came from, through the years, we learned to celebrate it. Every year, as Thanksgiving Day approaches, I find myself reflecting on the things I am thankful for as a Canadian immigrant family. And here are the 7 things that always come to mind… Spoiler Alert! This might not be much to other people but we have learned not to compare ourselves. It’s not easy of course. But, we’...

Oct 13, 2021•10 min

5 Warning Signs To Avoid Being Scammed by a Fake Immigration Agency or Consultant

Now that you answered the self-assessment or talked to an immigration agency whether you are qualified to work, study or live in Canada, the next question you’d have to answer for yourself is… How can you check if your immigration agency is legit? This is another question asked so many times. With the rising number of people who want to move to Canada, sadly, there are also a lot of scams and fraudulent entities claiming that they can process your papers and get you a visa for Canada. I have hea...

Aug 20, 2021•9 min

I want to migrate to Canada, where do I start?

I want to migrate to Canada, where do I start? These are questions I’ve gotten many, many times from friends, families, previous office mates, distant relatives and even total strangers! However, even if I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count, I still have the same answer. Are you ready? Listen up! --------------------------------------------------------------- For stories with pictures, follow my Facebook and Instagram page at https://bit.ly/parentsmigratingtocanadasoon and h...

Jul 29, 2021•6 min•Ep. 3

Why move and start all over in Canada when you’re comfortable and successful back home?

In 2013, I was a newly promoted accounting manager at the biggest telecom company in the Philippines. My husband was a sales account manager in a multinational company. We were a young couple, happily married with two kids. We lived in a 3-bedroom townhouse, owned a car and had 2 helpers. But that same year, I resigned from my high paying and prestigious new position. I decided to raise my kids full-time instead while keeping myself open to freelance income opportunities. Shortly after that, the...

Jul 19, 2021•8 min

Hi! I'm Andrea and this is the Canadian Immigrant Mommy podcast!

Are you a parent who will soon be permanently moving to Canada? Do you often ask yourself how will you raise kids away from your home country? How will you ensure you'd give them the better future you've been dreaming of? How will you make it successful in Canada? Hi! My name is Andrea and I'm the Canadian Immigrant Mommy. I moved to Canada in 2015, together with my husband and 2 children. Now, we have 2 more kids, so that makes us a family of 6. This is my first episode as the Canadian Immigran...

Jul 07, 2021•2 min

The Untold 2 Hour Happiness Pill for New Canadian Immigrants

Especially during winter, happiness in Canada might evade you. For some unexplainable reason, you're feeling a bit sad, bored and lethargic. Add the feeling of homesickness, the cold weather and adjusting to a new country, this feeling might lead you to wonder, why did you migrate to Canada in the first place. Will you ever be happy in Canada again? Where's the happiness in Canada they've been talking about? How did Canada even become one of the happiest country? In this episode, I share with yo...

Jan 10, 2021•4 min

Familimigrant Talks: Top 10 Benefits of Hiring an Immigration Consultant to Reach your Canadian Dream

What are the benefits of hiring an immigration consultant when applying to migrate to Canada? Is it really expensive to get a Canadian immigration consultant? What if you have a medical condition that might make your application to Canada difficult? I want to migrate to Canada, where/how do I start? These are some of the questions we answered in this episode. Listen and learn how to get started making your Canadian dream come true! For more success secrets and tips, go to https://andreavchiu.com...

Dec 13, 2020•27 min

FamiliMigrant Talks: Success Secrets and Tips from an Immigrant Turned Canadian Immigration Consultant

In this episode, we talked with Magnifican Immigration Agency about her unique immigration story and what led her to become an immigration consultant herself. We talked about common roadblocks faced by aspiring Canadian immigrants, employment challenges for newcomers and tips to turn these challenges into opportunities to succeed in Canada. For more success secrets and tips, go to https://andreavchiu.com/familimigrant-canadian-immigrant-best-kept-secrets/ Want to learn what every Canadian immigr...

Nov 27, 2020•27 min

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