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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 48 MIN

What Made Him LEAVE Canada after 12 Years? Nigerian Engineer

from Our Immigration Stories - As Told By Canadian Immigrants · host Kristina McPherson

This Nigerian Engineer LEFT Canada for Silicon Valley (Worth It?)Are you considering leaving Canada for better opportunities? This Nigerian engineer's journey from Lagos to Toronto to Silicon Valley reveals the hidden realities of Canadian immigration and why tech talent is fleeing north.Kelly Boy shares his complete 12-year immigration story - from emergency visa approval to permanent residency to Canadian citizenship - and explains his controversial decision to leave Canada for Silicon Valley. Discover the four critical factors that made him pack up and move south, plus his insider perspective on solving AI's biggest challenge: the energy crisis powering data centers.What You'll Learn: —------------------------------------------------00:00 - Thrive not Survive01:47 - Why Nigeria Led Kelly to Canada07:19 - Express Entry Success Story12:20 - Sponsoring Parents to Canada14:00 - Co-op Programs15:55 - Networking: The Career Game Changer18:35 - The Decision to Leave Canada28:42 - What Canada Could Do Better33:36 - Biggest Career Advice39:42 - New Life outside of Canada43:00 - Final Advice for New ImmigrantsStep-by-Step Express Entry Profile Creation:—-----------------------------------------------------------------https://youtu.be/KSvx4y4Bo9E?si=8IsxLY2c6u07Z9mw------------------------------------------------------------------📌Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrantsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrantsBlog: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/blogTwitter(X): https://x.com/AsImmigrants—------------------------------------------------------Share it with other aspiring Canadian immigrants who might be struggling with the same issues.#ImmigrationStories #SiliconValley #CanadianImmigration #TechCareers #AIIndustry #CareerDevelopment #ExpressEntryLegal DisclaimerWe make every effort to ensure quality information is available on this website. The information we share is for general information purposes only and does not, in any way, assess nor confirm an individual’s eligibility for Canadian immigration. Nothing presented on this website, on our YouTube channel, or any other platform we own, is to be used as professional advice or as a substitute for the advice of an immigration lawyer or consultant. Please seek advice from a qualified Canadian immigration Consultant and get appropriate professional advice specific to your situation before any action or decision is taken on the basis of any of the information we provide.​​Our community does not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information we provide on this website, YouTube or any other platform we own. We assume no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information.Anything that is said and information appearing on this site reflects an expression of the personal views, experiences, research, and opinions of the individuals speaking and have been prepared for the intended reference by interested individuals and is not intended to create an attorney/consultant-client communication. Kristina is not a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.

This Nigerian Engineer LEFT Canada for Silicon Valley (Worth It?)Are you considering leaving Canada for better opportunities? This Nigerian engineer's journey from Lagos to Toronto to Silicon Valley reveals the hidden realities of Canadian immigration and why tech talent is fleeing north.Kelly Boy shares his complete 12-year immigration story - from emergency visa approval to permanent residency to Canadian citizenship - and explains his controversial decision to leave Canada for Silicon Valley. Discover the four critical factors that made him pack up and move south, plus his insider perspective on solving AI's biggest challenge: the energy crisis powering data centers.What You'll Learn: —------------------------------------------------00:00 - Thrive not Survive01:47 - Why Nigeria Led Kelly to Canada07:19 - Express Entry Success Story12:20 - Sponsoring Parents to Canada14:00 - Co-op Programs15:55 - Networking: The Career Game Changer18:35 - The Decision to Leave Canada28:42 - What Canada Could Do Better33:36 - Biggest Career Advice39:42 - New Life outside of Canada43:00 - Final Advice for New ImmigrantsStep-by-Step Express Entry Profile Creation:—-----------------------------------------------------------------https://youtu.be/KSvx4y4Bo9E?si=8IsxLY2c6u07Z9mw------------------------------------------------------------------📌Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrantsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrantsBlog: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/blogTwitter(X): https://x.com/AsImmigrants—------------------------------------------------------Share it with other aspiring Canadian immigrants who might be struggling with the same issues.#ImmigrationStories #SiliconValley #CanadianImmigration #TechCareers #AIIndustry #CareerDevelopment #ExpressEntryLegal DisclaimerWe make every effort to ensure quality information is available on this website. The information we share is for general information purposes only and does not, in any way, assess nor confirm an individual’s eligibility for Canadian immigration. Nothing presented on this website, on our YouTube channel, or any other platform we own, is to be used as professional advice or as a substitute for the advice of an immigration lawyer or consultant. Please seek advice from a qualified Canadian immigration Consultant and get appropriate professional advice specific to your situation before any action or decision is taken on the basis of any of the information we provide.​​Our community does not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information we provide on this website, YouTube or any other platform we own. We assume no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information.Anything that is said and information appearing on this site reflects an expression of the personal views, experiences, research, and opinions of the individuals speaking and have been prepared for the intended reference by interested individuals and is not intended to create an attorney/consultant-client communication. Kristina is not a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.

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