When you move, you will need to have certain official documents with you in order to gain entry to Canada.  You'll need:  A Canadian immigrant visa and Confirmation of Permanent Residence for each family member traveling with you A valid passport or other travel document for each family member traveling with you Two (2) copies of a detailed list of all the personal or household items you are bringing with you Two (2) copies of a list of items that are arriving later and their money value You will need to secure a place to live before you make your move to Canada. Find a place to live that is well within your income level. Keep in mind that you will have many other costs associated with your move to Canada, so you will need to ensure that you have money left over each month after paying your rent.  If possible, visit a month or two before you move so that you can look at potential homes for yourself. If you cannot find a permanent place to live before you leave, then you may want to consider staying in a hotel until you can secure a place to live. Although Canada offers free health insurance to residents and citizens, you will need to purchase private health insurance to ensure coverage for up to three months after you first arrive in Canada. The providers will vary depending on your province. If you are a refugee coming to Canada, then you may be protected by the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) and not need to purchase private insurance. All others will have to secure private health insurance until they receive a government health insurance card. Good communication skills will help you to thrive in your new home. If either English or French is not your first language, then you will need to invest some time and energy into improving your language skills. Look for a class that you can take on weekends or evenings to help you get a handle on the language.  In some provinces, French is more prominent than English. Find out what most people speak in the province you will be moving to. If you already speak one of Canada’s two national languages (English or French), then you may want to consider learning the other language. If you gained entry to Canada without securing job ahead of time, then you may need to devote a large portion of your time and energy to finding a job after you make the move. Make sure that you are registered with the Canadian Government’s Job Bank and check it often for new postings.  New immigrants do face some obstacles when it comes to getting a job in Canada: your credentials may not be recognized, your language skills may not be sufficient, or you might need Canadian work experience.  A Social Insurance Number can be obtained at a Service Canada Centre. Just be sure to take your primary documents with you. Even temporary residents can get one of these. If you choose to stay in Canada and want to enjoy the rights of being a Canadian citizen, this is the obvious next step. After all, that's why you moved in the first place, right?  After 4 years of residency in Canada, you can apply to be a legal citizen of this country. In addition to living in the country for 3 years, you must also be at least 18 years of age, be able to speak English or French, have an understanding of Canadian social protocols, and have passed a Canadian government and politics exam. When these obligations are met, you will be granted legal Canadian citizenship. You will receive an invitation to attend a citizenship ceremony, where you will receive a certificate highlighting your Canadian citizenship.
قمّ بتحضير المستندات المهمة قبل أن تنتقل. حدد المسكن والأماكن التي تخطط للعيش بها في كندا. اشترِ تأمينًا صحيًا خاصًا. قمّ بتحسين مهاراتك اللغوية. ابحث عن وظيفة (إذا لم يكن عندك وظيفة). قمّ بالتقدم للحصول على الجنسية الكندية.