Settlement support
The first months decide the rest
Departure preparation and arrival support: housing, documents, health coverage, schooling, banking, credentials and the job search.
Getting the visa is only half the journey. The first months in Canada shape what follows: a badly chosen neighbourhood, a daycare application filed too late or a forgotten credential assessment cost months and a great deal of money. We prepare this phase with the same method as the application itself.
New permanent residents preparing to land
Students arriving for a first semester
Families with children to enrol in school or daycare
Professionals who must have a degree or title recognised
Anyone who left without support and is struggling on the ground
Departure checklist
Documents to carry in the cabin, originals never to check into the hold, and papers to present at the border.
Temporary then permanent housing
Identifying neighbourhoods that fit your budget and workplace, and preparing a rental application without Canadian credit history.
First-weeks formalities
Social insurance number, bank account, health card, driving licence and mobile plan.
School and daycare
School enrolment, grade equivalency and daycare place applications, which must start very early.
Professional recognition
Referral to the relevant regulator and a map of the recognition pathway.
Job search
Canadian-format CV, interview preparation and referral to the provincially funded employment agencies.
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Preparing before the flight
Document checklist, a realistic settlement budget and a temporary accommodation booking.
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Arrival and border
How the inspection unfolds, declaring goods to import and receiving the residence documents.
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Week 1
Social insurance number, bank account, SIM card and health card application.
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Month 1
Permanent housing, school enrolment and credential recognition steps.
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Months 2 to 6
A structured job search, professional networking and follow-up on family integration.
Settlement support
Before departure and 6 months after- 1Confirmation of permanent residence or a valid permit
- 2Passport and original civil status documents
- 3Proof of funds for the first months of settlement
- 4List of goods to import, required at entry for permanent residents
- 5Original degrees and professional certificates
Beyond the proof of funds IRCC requires, budget CAD 6,000 to 10,000 for a single person over the first three months: first and last month’s rent, basic furniture, winter clothing, transport and food while you find work. For a family of four, plan for considerably more.
Thirty minutes can change a decade
The eligibility assessment is free and carries no obligation. You leave with a clear answer: which programs are open to you, what you are missing, and what it genuinely costs.
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