The Immigrant Project

By: The Immigrant Project
  • Summary

  • The Immigrant Project

    More than a podcast, The Immigrant Project is a powerful conversation. Host Girish, and often producer Aastha, delve into the inspiring stories of individuals who bravely left everything behind to pursue a new life. Each episode offers an intimate look at the immigrant experience, dissecting the challenges and triumphs faced in a new world.

    Listen in as they explore:

    • Navigating the Job Market: Hear real-world strategies for finding work and building a career in a new country.
    • Building Networks: Discover how immigrants connect and find their place within a new community.
    • Education and Opportunity: Explore the unique challenges and pathways to achieving educational goals in a new land.
    • Finding Love and Belonging: Uncover the emotional journey of forging connections and building a new life.
    • The Drive to Thrive: Be inspired by the stories of resilience and determination as immigrants navigate a new ecosystem.

    The Immigrant Project is a must-listen for anyone who has ever dared to dream beyond their borders, or who simply wants to gain a deeper understanding of the immigrant experience.

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  • Canada's Immigration Challenges Amid New Trump Mandate
    Jan 25 2025

    Join us for an in-depth conversation with Shoshana T. Green, Partner, Green and Spiegel and legal expert in immigration law, as we delve into some of the most pressing topics shaping Canadian immigration today.

    We discuss the Prime Minister’s recent statement on systemic exploitation of immigration processes, examining the balance of responsibility between the federal government and “bad actors.” Shoshana also shares her insights on changing public attitudes toward immigration, with 58% of Canadians feeling immigration levels should be curbed, and how her clientele has evolved over the past decade.

    Looking ahead, Shoshana offers her predictions on how the government’s revised immigration targets will shape the types of cases and profiles she expects to see. The discussion also touches on the impact of U.S. immigration policies, including Donald Trump’s recent appointment of a border czar to oversee the deportation of millions, and how this may drive more legal immigration to Canada.

    Finally, Shoshana breaks down the legal pathways for entering Canada and the challenges faced by those navigating the system.

    Don’t miss this timely and expert perspective on immigration trends, policies, and legal challenges from one of Canada’s leading immigration lawyers.

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    27 mins
  • The Myths, Challenges and Systematic Failures of Moving to Canada
    Jan 4 2025

    In this episode of The Immigrant Project, we once again sit down with Jane Katkova, a seasoned immigration consultant and advocate, to discuss the systemic failures in Canada’s immigration system.
    From the struggles of moving to Canada to myths about easily seeking refugee status, Jane sheds light on:
    • Why Canada’s immigration system is broken.
    • The emotional and financial toll on immigrants.
    • The truth behind refugee claims and temporary foreign workers.
    •Limitations in allowing more medical practitioners and nurses to enter the workforce.
    •The drawbacks of bureaucratic processes and regulations.

    She also shares insightful thoughts and advice not only to international students but to all others who are planning to move to Canada.

    🔔 Don’t miss this critical conversation about the future of immigration in Canada. 📢
    Share your thoughts in the comments below!

    Thank you for watching; please check out our other episodes and leave us a review on :

    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-immigrant-project/id1738790849
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zLFLVztOarA5G4fBcsGw2

    Please Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKkg9AspkrfUSjs179JW_HA

    Follow the Host, Girish Jaggi, on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/girish-jaggi-06935497/ and the Producer, Aastha Taneja, here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/aastha-taneja-3abb4980/

    You can follow us on Instagram here:
    The Immigrant Project - https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantproject_/
    Girish Jaggi - https://www.instagram.com/girish_jaggi/

    DM us if you would like to be the next guest, or email us at theimmigrantprojectbyga@gmail.com

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    18 mins
  • From Dream to Disillusionment: The Struggles of Immigrants in Canada
    Dec 21 2024

    In this episode of The Immigrant Project, we welcome Jane Katkova, founder of Jane Katkova & Associates and a leading voice in Canadian immigration consultancy. Jane shares her candid views on the challenges facing Canada’s immigration system, from massive application backlogs to the hostile climate towards international students and refugees.

    We dive deep into:

    •The root causes of the current immigration crisis in Canada.

    •The economic and emotional toll on international students and temporary workers.

    •The myths and realities of “bad actors” in the immigration process.

    •Jane’s strong defense of immigration consultants and their role in the system.

    This is a must-listen episode for anyone navigating or interested in Canada’s immigration landscape.


    Thank you for watching; please check out our other episodes and leave us a review on

    Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-immigrant-project/id1738790849
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zLFLVztOarA5G4fBcsGw2

    Jane can be reached at: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jane-katkova-brown

    Please Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKkg9AspkrfUSjs179JW_HA

    Follow the Host, Girish Jaggi, on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/girish-jaggi-06935497/ and the Producer, Aastha Taneja, here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/aastha-taneja-3abb4980/

    Check out and subscribe to Girish's Personal YouTube page : https://www.youtube.com/@MrGirishjaggi, where he documents his life in Canada

    You can follow us on Instagram here:
    The Immigrant Project - https://www.instagram.com/theimmigrantproject_/
    Girish Jaggi - https://www.instagram.com/girish_jaggi/

    DM us if you would like to be the next guest, or email us at theimmigrantprojectbyga@gmail.com


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    21 mins

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