{"id":6251,"date":"2018-01-12T16:28:43","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T20:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/?p=6251"},"modified":"2019-12-07T11:44:24","modified_gmt":"2019-12-07T15:44:24","slug":"immigrating-to-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/immigrating-to-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigrating to Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/application-forms-guides\/guide-5445-applying-permanent-resident-card-card-first-application-replacement-renewal-change-sex-designation.html\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Immigrating-to-Canada-With-Logo-300x144.png\" alt=\"Immigrating to Canada \" width=\"349\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Immigrating-to-Canada-With-Logo-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Immigrating-to-Canada-With-Logo-768x369.png 768w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Immigrating-to-Canada-With-Logo-1024x492.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Immigrating-to-Canada-With-Logo-940x451.png 940w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Immigrating-to-Canada-With-Logo.png 1485w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/a>Welcome to Canada. There are quite a few things that you will need to do when you first arrive to get settled in your new home. Let\u2019s look at the five main steps you\u2019ll take when immigrating to Canada.<\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0 Immigrating to Canada &#8211; The Paperwork &#8211; Health Card, SIN, Passport and more.<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to make sure all of your paperwork is in order and you have applied for a few important things such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your Permanent Resident Card, which is proof of your permanent resident status in Canada. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/information\/applications\/guides\/5445ETOC.asp\">Here\u2019s how to apply<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your Provincial Health Card, which gives you access to healthcare. To get yours, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/health-cards.html\" class=\"broken_link\">choose your province from the list on this website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Your Social Insurance Number. (Apply at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/services\/sin\/apply.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Service Canada<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you have lived in Canada for three years, you will be able to<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/citizenship\/become-how.asp\"> apply for citizenship<\/a>. Once you have become a citizen, you can apply for a Canadian passport.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/canadian-citizenship\/become-canadian-citizen\/apply.html\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6257\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-Immigration-Canada-60258218-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Immigrating to Canada\" width=\"374\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-Immigration-Canada-60258218-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-Immigration-Canada-60258218-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-Immigration-Canada-60258218.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0 Speaking the Language<\/h2>\n<p>Speaking the language, whether it is French or English, is an important part of your life in Canada. To upgrade your skills you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a look at the language classes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/newcomers\/live\/language.asp\">funded by the Government of Canada<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Looking for language classes at your local community centre.<\/li>\n<li>Check your local library for language learning materials.<\/li>\n<li>Join a conversation group for language learners.<\/li>\n<li>Check out a language learning app such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duolingo.com\/\">Duolingo<\/a> to practice your vocabulary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3.\u00a0 Finding <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6258\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-Happy-Couple-And-Real-Estate-S-7381275-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Immigrating to Canada\" width=\"339\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-Happy-Couple-And-Real-Estate-S-7381275-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-Happy-Couple-And-Real-Estate-S-7381275-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-Happy-Couple-And-Real-Estate-S-7381275.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/>a Job<\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for employment in Canada there are many ways that you can find a job:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your local classifieds for job listings.<\/li>\n<li>Use a recruitment agency that helps immigrants to find work.<\/li>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development.html\" class=\"broken_link\">Employment and Social Development Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Canada wants entrepreneurs and is offering a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/resources\/publications\/entrepreneurs.asp\">Startup Visa<\/a>, so consider starting a business.<\/li>\n<li>Take a look at this list of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/newcomers\/work\/look.asp\">resources on the Government of Canada website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4.\u00a0 Finding a Place to Live<\/h2>\n<p>There are many options for places to live in Canada, whether you are looking to rent or buy.\u00a0 There are many factors to consider, including your budget and the location.\u00a0 You can find a lot of information about buying and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/locations\/toronto-furnished-apartments.php\">downtown toronto apartments<\/a> furnished apartments and homes in Canada on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca\/\">Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation<\/a> website. Also, here\u2019s another very helpful guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/moving2canada.com\/finding-accommodation-in-canada\/\">finding accommodation in Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0 Becoming Part of the Community<\/h2>\n<p>Being a new immigrant can be a little lonely at first, especially if you don\u2019t know anyone in the community. One of the most important steps is to get to know the people in your community and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/new-immigrants\/new-life-canada\/community-connections.html\" class=\"broken_link\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-6259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-120356699-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Immigrating to Canada\" width=\"333\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-120356699-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-120356699-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-120356699-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.delsuites.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bigstock-120356699.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a>make new friends.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/newcomers\/community-connections.asp\">Government of Canada website<\/a> lists several resources for community connections.<\/li>\n<li>There are hundreds of organizations designed to help newcomers settle into life in Canada. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cic.gc.ca\/english\/newcomers\/services\/index.asp\">This page<\/a> allows you to search for free newcomer services close to your postal code.<\/li>\n<li>Join in with events at your local community centre, school or place of worship.<\/li>\n<li>Use a website like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/cities\/ca\/?_cookie-check=spOCwsG2RKDzeoD4\">Meetup<\/a> to find groups and events related to your interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Immigrating to Canada can be a complicated process. However, once you have settled you will have built a life for yourself in one of the most beautiful and peaceful countries in the world and you can look forward to enjoying your time in your new home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Canada. There are quite a few things that you will need to do when you first arrive&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false},"categories":[311,6,132,123,419],"tags":[48,51,71,308,331],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.10 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Immigrating to Canada - Delsuites&#039; Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Moving to a new country? 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