Say Goodbye to H1B Anxiety – A Complete Guide for Immigration to Canada via Express Entry

In late 2023, I began considering Canada’s Express Entry after failing the H1B lottery three times. After a challenging two-year journey, I finally became a Canadian Permanent Resident in 2025. This article details the entire process of applying for and receiving Canadian PR from abroad through the French language category. This article serves only as a sharing of personal experience and does not constitute legal advice. My application took place in mid-2025, and the information may become inaccurate over time. If you have questions regarding your application, please refer to the official websites of relevant departments or hire a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) for consultation. Express Entry (EE) is the most mainstream, convenient, and efficient pathway for skilled immigration to Canada. The way it works is to score applicants via the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). The main metrics include age, education, language, and work experience. Typically, every two weeks, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) conducts draws. A cutoff score is determined based on the score of candidates in the pool and the number of profiles they intend to invite. Applicants meeting this score receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) and submit their application. Most EE applications receive a decision within 6 months. The post Say Goodbye to H1B Anxiety – A Complete Guide for Immigration to Canada via Express Entry appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2025/12/29
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告别H1B焦虑 – 加拿大Express Entry技术移民全流程指南

H1B三抽不中后,我从2023年底开始考虑加拿大Express Entry。经过两年的各种折腾,终于在2025年底正式成为加拿大永久居民。本文将讲述通过法语定向在境外申请并获批加拿大PR的全过程。 本文仅作为个人经验的分享,不构成法律建议。我的申请发生在2025年中,文中内容可能会随时间变化而不再准确。如果在申请过程中有疑问,请查询相关部门的官方网站或雇佣持牌移民顾问(Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants, RCIC)咨询。 Express Entry(下文简称EE)是加拿大的最主流且方便快捷的技术移民途径。Express Entry的运作方式是为申请者通过Comprehensive Ranking System(CRS)打分,打分的主要指标包括年龄,学历,语言,工作经验等。通常每两周,加拿大移民、难民和公民部(Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, IRCC)会执行若干项目的抽取(draw),每次抽取会根据池中人数和邀请人数确定一个分数线,达到分数线的申请者会收到邀请(Invitation to Apply, ITA)并提交申请。Express Entry的绝大多数申请会在6个月内收到决定。 The post 告别H1B焦虑 – 加拿大Express Entry技术移民全流程指南 appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2025/12/29
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Project Miata – The Problematic Brake Job

I recently replaced the brake rotors and pads on my Miata. Although neither the rotors nor the pads were worn down to the point of needing replacement, I was experiencing vibration when braking at high speeds, likely due to rusted or warped rotors. So, I decided to replace all the rotors and pads on the car. The post Project Miata – The Problematic Brake Job appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2025/11/13
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Project Miata – 问题百出的刹车维护

最近我更换了Miata上的刹车盘和刹车片。虽然刹车盘和刹车片都没有磨损到需要更换的程度,但是可能由于刹车盘生锈或变形,在高速踩刹车的时候会出现震动的问题,于是我决定更换全车的刹车盘和片。 The post Project Miata – 问题百出的刹车维护 appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2025/11/13
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Sending Passport from United States to Ottawa for Canadian PR Visa Stamping

Recently, we are approved Canadian permanent residency through Express Entry, we received a passport request letter requesting us to send the passport to Ottawa for visa stamping. The post Sending Passport from United States to Ottawa for Canadian PR Visa Stamping appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2025/11/7
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加拿大PR贴签:从美国寄护照到渥太华

近期通过Express Entry获批了加拿大PR,收到贴签信要求寄护照到渥太华贴签。 在绝大多数国家,贴签通常是通过当地的VFS签证中心,美国的申请者一部分会被要求通过VFS贴签,也有可能会被要求直接寄到渥太华的Case Processing Center(CPCO)。如果你的贴签信指示你通过VFS/VAC贴签,则本文不适用。请仔细阅读贴签信中的每一句话,如果贴签信中的指示和本文冲突,以贴签信为准。 The post 加拿大PR贴签:从美国寄护照到渥太华 appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2025/11/7
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Building NAS and Installing Unraid

My Synology DS221j I bought in 2021 is outdated today. As Synology's most entry-level NAS, its performance today is barely able to support any applications beyond the Samba service, and it doesn't support Docker. Therefore, I decided to buy a new NAS. I had considered buying the Synology DS925+, but Synology's new 2025 models introduced a restriction that only allows the use of their own branded hard drives. So Synology was ruled out as an option. I also considered the UGREEN NAS and install a third-party OS. However, the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus is priced at $699, and even with a Prime Day discount, it's still $519, which isn't a great value. After some research, I decided to build a NAS myself. The post Building NAS and Installing Unraid appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2025/8/8
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组装NAS及配置Unraid OS

我在2021年购买的群晖DS221j已经有些过时了,并且221j作为群晖最入门级的NAS,其性能在今天基本无法支持除了Samba服务之外的其他应用,而且它本身也不支持Docker。于是我准备更换一台新的NAS。 我本考虑购买群晖的DS925+,然而群晖在2025年新品中加入了仅支持群晖自家硬盘的限制,于是我直接排除了群晖的选项。我也考虑过购买绿联NAS并安装第三方系统,但是绿联UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus原价$699,即使是Prime Day打折也需要$519,性价比并不高。经过研究之后,我决定自己组装一台NAS。 The post 组装NAS及配置Unraid OS appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2025/8/8
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Complete Guide for Automotive Paint at Home with Spray Can

I repainted the fender on my Miata. The outcome was great, but there were all kinds of problems throughout the process. There are all kinds of automotive paints on the market, the marketing strategies of the manufacturers make it even more complicated. Beginners can easily get confused and choose the wrong product or the wrong method of application. Furthermore, unlike mechanical repairs, painting doesn't have a strict procedure to follow, each tutorial on the web has it's own style. The material, the application process, and even environment can make the outcome drastically different. In this article, I will use the fender on my Miata as an example, to illustrate the basics of paint, the different types of paint, application process and common problems. This article will focus on using aerosol cans and common household tools to achieve the best results possible. Professional application and equipments are not in the scope of this article. This article is based on my personal research and experience, and is not a professional tutorial, the content may be mistaken. When using paint product with toxic contents, please use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow the guidelines of recycling and disposal. The post Complete Guide for Automotive Paint at Home with Spray Can appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2025/8/2
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使用喷漆罐实现最佳DIY汽车喷漆效果的完整指南

我重新喷涂了我的Miata上的一块翼子板。最终的效果非常不错,但期间遇到了不少问题。 市面上有各种类型和品牌的油漆可供选择,再加上厂商的市场营销策略,让类目更加纷繁复杂。这让新手很容易迷失,造成选用了错误的产品或错误的施工方式。另外,喷漆不像修理机械那样有严格的步骤和流程可供参考,网络上的教程都有自己的风格和习惯。选用的材料,施工工艺,甚至环境都会造成结果的不同。 本文中我将以我的Miata的前翼子板为例,来讲述汽车油漆的基础知识,油漆的分类和选择,施工过程,以及常见问题。本文会集中在使用喷漆罐(Aerosol)和家用工具和来实现尽可能好的效果。专业设备和材料不在本文的讨论范围内。 本文是基于个人经验的总结,而非专业教学,内容可能会存在错误。在使用含有有毒有害物质的涂料时,请注意个人保护以及遵循适当的废弃或回收流程。 The post 使用喷漆罐实现最佳DIY汽车喷漆效果的完整指南 appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2025/8/2
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Deploy Containers with Cloudflare Containers

Today, Cloudflare announced Cloudflare Containers: a serverless container runtime in Cloudflare Workers. I will use httpbin as an example, to illustrate how to deploy a simple application to Cloudflare Containers. The post Deploy Containers with Cloudflare Containers appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2025/6/25
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使用 Cloudflare Containers 部署容器应用

今天,Cloudflare 宣布推出 Cloudflare Containers:其在 Cloudflare Workers 中的无服务器容器运行时。我将以 httpbin 为例,说明如何将一个简单的应用程序部署到 Cloudflare Containers。 The post 使用 Cloudflare Containers 部署容器应用 appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2025/6/25
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房车旅行:观看星舰发射

本文记录了2024年三月作者观看星舰第三次发射的经历。为了观看发射,他早早预定了KOA房车营地和拖挂房车。出发时遇到电路问题,途中经历了长途驾驶并在挤满游客的South Padre Island等待发射,尽管天气不佳,但整体体验良好。 The post 房车旅行:观看星舰发射 appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2024/6/3
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电子邮件防伪:SPF, DKIM与DMARC

本文探讨了电子邮件伪造问题,介绍了解决方案SPF、DKIM和DMARC。文章通过实例和技术细节解释了这些防范电子邮件伪造的标准和技术。 The post 电子邮件防伪:SPF, DKIM与DMARC appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2024/2/18
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Anti Email Spoofing: SPF, DKIM and DMARC

This post explains email spoofing, detailing DMARC, SPF, and DKIM protocols that help verify authorized sending servers and authenticate emails to prevent fraudulent activities. The post Anti Email Spoofing: SPF, DKIM and DMARC appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2024/2/18
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Project Miata – 软顶更换及内饰修复

作者详细记录了对一台Miata进行软顶更换和内饰恢复的过程。工作包括更换破损的软顶,清洗座椅和地毯,修复生锈的座椅底盘和车体其他部分。作者遇到了许多挑战,如座椅金属部分的严重生锈和断裂的螺栓,但通过创造性的解决方案,成功恢复了车辆的内饰,使其焕然一新。 The post Project Miata – 软顶更换及内饰修复 appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2024/2/17
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Project Miata – Soft Top Replacement & Interior Restoration

The author restored the interior of a Miata, initially aimed at cleaning and replacing the soft top, revealed extensive rust. This led to extra work, including seat pan restoration, carpet treatment, and trunk maintenance, showcasing the unpredictable yet rewarding journey of vintage car restoration. The post Project Miata – Soft Top Replacement & Interior Restoration appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2024/2/17
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Project Miata – Shifter Rebuild

The author encountered a stiff shifter in his Miata and realized it required maintenance. He purchased a shifter rebuild kit and carried out a self-service, replacing rubber, bushings, and old fluids, and meticulously reassembled the shifter. The issue got resolved improving the vehicle's gear shifting performance. The post Project Miata – Shifter Rebuild appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2023/12/11
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Project Miata – 换挡杆维护

这篇文章描述了作者对他的Miata换挡杆进行维护的经历。他发现换挡不顺畅,换挡把活动量大。为此,他购买了换挡杆重建套件和必要工具,如75W-90齿轮油和注射器。维护中发现换挡杆损坏严重,原厂垫圈碎裂。他更换了损坏的零件,重新组装,注入新齿轮油。使换挡体验焕然一新 The post Project Miata – 换挡杆维护 appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2023/12/11
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Project Miata – $2000 Project Car

The author purchased a 1995 Miata with various minor damages as a project car from Craigslist. Despite issues like a damaged fender, broken rear plastic window, and non-functioning odometer and gas gauge, the car was deemed a perfect fixer-upper due to the car's inexpensive cost and straightforward repairs. A test drive uncovered no significant problems. The author completed the purchase for $2000, intending to restore the car for daily use and occasional motorsport. This marks the start of the 'Project Miata'. The post Project Miata – $2000 Project Car appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2023/11/11
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Project Miata – $2000玩具车

作者在Craigslist上购得了一辆1995年的Miata,虽然车辆存在一些问题,如受损的车翼板、破裂的后部塑料窗户、以及不工作的里程表和油表等,但由于这些问题相对较小,而且车辆价格适中,易于修复,因此被视为理想的翻新项目。最终,作者以2000美元的价格完成了交易,计划对车辆进行修复,使其适用于日常驾驶和偶尔的汽车运动。这标志着“Project Miata”正式启动。 The post Project Miata – $2000玩具车 appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2023/11/11
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教科书级别的云服务构建指南——「在一年内从零开始构建ClickHouse Cloud」一文的翻译与笔记

ClickHouse团队这篇文章自今年3月发布以来,就看到Twitter上有很多人转发或推荐了这篇文章。 这是一篇教科书级别的文章,讲述如何基于Kubernetes构建一个Serverless云服务。因为我从事的领域和这方面相关,并且我所参与的产品开发与这篇文章有很多相关之处。我研读了这篇文章很多很多遍,然后决定将这篇文章翻译并添加我的理解。 你有好奇过在一年内开发一个无服务器(Serverless)的SaaS服务都需要些什么吗?在这篇博文中,我们将介绍我们如何从零开始构建ClickHouse Cloud ——一个基于全世界最流行的OLAP(online analytical processing)数据库之一构建的托管服务。我们深入研究了我们的规划流程、设计和架构决策、安全性和合规性考虑因素,如何在云上实现全球可扩展性和可靠性,以及我们在此过程中学到的一些经验教训。 The post 教科书级别的云服务构建指南——「在一年内从零开始构建ClickHouse Cloud」一文的翻译与笔记 appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2023/11/4
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博客10周年纪念

从2013年起计算,今年是我写博客的第10年,这大约是我持续时间最长的业余项目。 最初创建博客的机遇是高中的时候,我和几个朋友一起创建了一个科技社团,我们想给社团做一个网站。我们当时只是觉得拥有一个网站很酷,实际上并没有想好网站要用来做什么内容。如果你翻到最后一页,你仍然可以找到朋友们当时写的文章。 就像中学时折腾过的各种项目一样,过了一段时间过后慢慢就荒废了。并且SAE花费确实有些高昂,于是我又把网站捡起来,并搬到了国外的VPS上,后来就成为了我的个人博客。 内容方面,一开始我的文章以技术类教程为主,当时对于技术的涉猎还不太广泛,主要围绕博客搭建(每个博主绕不开的话题LOL),Linux,树莓派,Arduino等等。 随着时间的推移,和技术的理解和应用逐渐深入,我开始尝试写一些更深入的技术内容,记录生活中的事件,以及一些对于冷门问题的分析和解决方案。 The post 博客10周年纪念 appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2023/9/5
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A PoC for Geographically Distributed WordPress Deployment

This site is hosted in a single AWS Lightsail instance in Japan West region, it has perfect performance when visiting from near by regions, however it has poor performance if visiting from another continent. - Poor TTFB and LCP from US East and Europe I've been using WordPress to run this site for almost 10 years. WordPress have been a very successful software in blogging, CMS and even e-commerce. Comparing with static solutions, it takes more effort to optimize its performance, because of its "dynamic" nature. I've done a lot of performance tuning for this site, and it already archived ~150 ms TTFB from nearby cities, it's not possible to optimize any further from the server side. It's also very difficult to optimize the time that data travels between visitors and the server, since the speed of the packet is limited by the speed of light, and we don't have the control to the routing of the packets. One solution that came up to my mind is to add more origin servers and make them distributed all over the world. The visitors will hit the nearest server to eliminate the latency, it also makes the site HA by rerouting the visitors to the working site in case one of the servers is down. While there are some managed WordPress hostings that provide this feature, but these services are very expensive. I decided to conduct a proof of concept for this idea. The goals are: - The post A PoC for Geographically Distributed WordPress Deployment appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2023/8/25
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UHaul Trailer Lighting Issue During Cross Country Move

We recently embarked on a cross-country move from Syracuse to Dallas, towing a U-Haul 5x8 trailer behind our car. The trip was split into four days, with stops in Mansfield, OH, Nashville, TN, and Little Rock, AR. Before leaving Syracuse, I checked every item according to the checklist, including hitch pin, ball mount, coupler, safety chain, wiring, tires, lock, etc. However, I skipped checking the lights because they were already tested when picking up the trailer, so I assumed that they should be working properly as long as the connection was good. The first stop was Mansfield OH, about 7 hours drive from Syracuse. We stopped for dinner and gas at a small town near Cleveland OH. It was almost dark and I was a bit anxious since I skipped the light check before departure. So I checked the trailer tail lights and found out that the lights were off. The post UHaul Trailer Lighting Issue During Cross Country Move appeared first on Frank's Weblog.

2023/6/12
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