Tag Archives: New Immigrant

How to be a lawyer in Canada

Grow.

Grow.

When one arrives in a new country, he has grandiose dreams.

Much like the dreams that he left back home. But only more vivid, more reachable.

Maybe it is earning more than he has ever dreamed of, or living a life of utter happiness or peace, contributing to his greater good, fulfilling his potentials.

Be what he was – doctor, teacher, lawyer, engineer, architect, scientist – learned, professional, respected.

He finds that in his new country, in Canada, it is not so easy.

It is not easy but it is possible.

If you are a foreign professional and you want to practice your profession in Canada, take heart from the fact that the path has been laid out for you. Some more clear than others, yes, but many have laboured long and hard so that the future will see that road.

The future is now. You are it.

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For new immigrants: How to maintain a good credit score in Canada or elsewhere

Stopping the rain from falling

My friend does not understand.

If she wants a good credit standing in Canada, she must not shop around for good deals. But if she does not shop around for good deals, how can she be sure she will get the best value for her dollars? And why do the good deals need to look into her credit – which lowers her credit score – before they say she is good for them too?

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