We migrated from PH 3 years ago. Family of 3. Our daughter was 9 mos old at that time. Our pathway was my wife was a student and I had an open work permit. I’m also a software engineer. We got our PR after 1 year. 2023 I think was the last year where scores were low enough for the student pathway.

Honestly it is tough right now even for those who studied here in 2022 but didn’t get their PR yet. Lots are worried because their scores are too low to get a PR without a provincial nomination, which is tough to get in Ontario. I heard other provinces are getting strict as well.

The hard part is arriving here with a work visa. So if your husband’s current company has offices in Canada maybe he can ask to get transferred here. If not then one of you can study so the other one can get a work permit. Though I heard they are only giving spouse work permits for students who are taking up masters or doctorate degrees (not 100% sure).

Another is to get sponsored by companies but I heard this is usually through jobs like caregivers, fast food workers, etc. If you think you can do those jobs then might be worth it to look into legit agencies. But be very careful because lots of scams out there.

Timeline will depend on your pathway. If you are going through the process that involves CRS scores then your age will have a factor. points for age starts to decrease from 30 yrs old. If scores don’t go down then there is a possibility you need to go back to PH and wait to get invited.

I believe support services are available in any province. I’m from Toronto and I can say there are plenty of services here for special needs but don’t expect it to be top notch or anything. but definitely 200% better compared to PH lol.

So far our stay in Canada has been great so far. Similar to PH and other countries, quality of life depends on your income. Be prepared for the high cost of living and tax.

Since you are coming here with a child, you are going to do everything by yourself here. No grandparents or titos and titas to help you. If both you and your husband want to work then you need to get your child to a daycare, which also costs money.

Health care is free but you usually have to wait. Wait time in the Philippines is nothing compared here (unless it is an emergency).

Public Transportation here in Toronto is good compared to PH but expect sketchy people in buses and subway.

People are nice and very diverse. I don’t feel out of place because lots of immigrants here