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From Pre-Arrival Support to Early Success: Lauren’s SOPA Story
New Beginnings in BC Lauren arrived in Vancouver, BC with a clear purpose: to continue her work as an ESL instructor while preparing for the next step in her academic...
From Johannesburg to Brampton: Nina’s Journey to Success
When you’re still outside Canada, it’s hard not to wonder if your experience will matter or if employers will even look at your application. Nina understands that feeling well. Before...
A New Beginning Built on Faith, Preparation, and Purpose
The Success Story of Aissata T. My name is Aissata, and I come from Mali. I arrived in Canada in July 2025 and chose to settle in Winnipeg, Manitoba, a...
From Uncertainty to Confidence: The Course That Oriented Me in the Right Perspective
How SOPA Helped Me Prepare for Canada Before Arrival As I read your email, Kristy, I feel compelled to share my thoughts on achievement and feedback point by point. The...
Starting Strong: My Journey from Engineer-in-Training to P.Eng. in Progress
I was referred by pre-arrival Canada to several services, including SOPA, which I joined in February 2024. In April, I attended my first virtual SOPA job fair from Nigeria. In...
Halan’s New Beginning: From Preparation Abroad to Employment in Just 3 Months
After arriving in British Columbia from Chillan, Chile, Halan quickly found his footing in Canada’s job market and successfully secured employment within just three months. With a background in administrative...
From Belarus to Canada: Starting Strong in Logistics with SOPA’s Help
When I received the email from IRCC requesting my passport, I noticed a mention of SOPA (Settlement Online Pre-Arrival) and the services they offer to newcomers. It immediately caught my...
Thriving as a Newcomer in New Brunswick’s IT Industry
My name is Stephane Douglas MEUKIEJE, and I am from Cameroon. I was IT Consultant before coming to Canada. I work in the field of information technology in New Brunswick...
