"You only have control over three things in your life— the thoughts you think, the images you visualize, and the actions you take." — Jack Canfield
With frequent delays, absence of updates, unexpected turnarounds, expiry of work permits, the wait has been painfully long for many. I can understand how frustrating the wait can be, especially when you have anticipated and planned things accordingly. And the fact is, no one has control on the timelines as neither OINP nor CIC is concerned about our plans in life, they are just doing their job. But having said so, a little more transparency will give us some relief. However, the things that you have control on during this time are:
1. Arrange more funds (which could help you settle in Canada quicker and better or even last longer even if you do not manage to find a job sooner in Canada). Also it will also help you build towards the corpus to buy a house.
2. Learn a skill, take up a course which will help you land better jobs in your area of expertise as competition would be quite high considering the number of immigrants that they are taking in every year.
3. Learn French, as it will help you land jobs in Quebec as well and will also help you stand out as mentioned in the above point.
4. Research more about the province that you want to finally settle. Also, research whether there is an alternate profession or career that you can think of or pursue which you could not or cannot pursue in your country for relevant reasons known to you.
5. Cultivate a hobby, Canada will give you lot of time, how are you planning to spend it - Working Extra? I believe not, everyone wants a better life, that's why we decided to immigrate in the first place.
6. And above all, exercise and maintain good health, what is the point of landing in Canada with hypertension, anxiety and high blood pressure. Then the money that you earn will be spent for maintaining your health.
There is no point worrying over things over which you don't have control, instead take control of things which you can and the rest will fall in place.
Wishing speedy AORs, nominations and happy landings! To a bright and hopeful tomorrow!
Regards
Stanlee