{"id":27303,"date":"2023-05-29T23:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T03:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/?p=27303"},"modified":"2026-07-21T15:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:09:13","slug":"5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-immigrated-to-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/settling-in-canada\/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-i-immigrated-to-canada","title":{"rendered":"5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Immigrated to Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Young-couple-unpacking-moving-boxes-at-a-new-home.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49101\" style=\"aspect-ratio:41.54600694444444;width:831px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2023\/05\/16160849\/Young-couple-unpacking-moving-boxes-at-a-new-home.png 600w, https:\/\/2024-rd-staging.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com\/2024-prepare-for-canada\/2023\/05\/16160849\/Young-couple-unpacking-moving-boxes-at-a-new-home-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I immigrated to Canada I was unprepared and unaware of helpful tips. Even with all of my research and planning, I still found some surprises along the way. Here are five tips that I think all newcomers should know before moving to Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-free-pre-arrival-settlement-services-help-you-prepare-for-life-in-canada\"><strong>1. Free Pre-arrival Settlement Services Help You Prepare for Life in Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many newcomers to Canada are unaware of free pre-arrival services and available programs.  If I had known about them before my move to Canada, I would have jumped at the chance to participate. &nbsp;Yes! &nbsp;They are free and funded by the Canadian government so you know they are legitimate. In addition, these government-funded training programs are well respected by major employers in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Settlement services can help you with many decisions before moving to Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-there-are-resources-to-help-you-get-organized-before-you-move-to-canada\"><strong>2. There are Resources to Help You Get Organized Before You Move to Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the biggest mistakes would-be immigrants make is immigrating to Canada unprepared. They leave behind critical documents that can help them settle in Canada faster. They may forget to purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/quote.ahainsurance.ca\/insurancefornewcomers-travelhealth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">travel and medical insurance<\/a> to cover them while they travel. Or they choose to leave so much behind and then face large when they arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The good news is you don\u2019t have to figure it out alone. These pre-arrival checklists will guide and organize you as you pack up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"\">\n    <div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-203388716361\"\r\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:948px;height:337px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"203388716361\">\r\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIgKh5L6ftWiO6Nu5GEU4wlEMvBvvUzYw%2Bsd7tsLBNkxCEadj%2BkQIoGolcHkFIhy8J0MlF%2FV5Wo8UQj2uQk1xX1hRkHHUuaGFdfkDYo29KAJPn5K4K2UiRpSJ2sv%2FHV6nbTHnr9P%2Bq9qa8PnSkvL%2FzfuEN%2Baq8c%2B4okIgHkEv2yrOXO%2FknJhQ08GMPkHYgSb7XDKqHrQVlJJAu2qiiLtC3WxZrMtoPa9X1KTOooZB1qLJui6xRdQwEscT2bP4hxJ9XEAtTws%2FD4SZx4WdtAIybscCZXfNDotE9IrTeJD2SZJz3wqXPZ%2BTRBQQjNFgqhnVcXJsQIiGSVxgNcwKXXugbnCPfAkL32z3CicZPQuDlrSOqolAPxBQt7IPIbtrNdNAY%3D&#038;webInteractiveContentId=203388716361&#038;portalId=470123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Pre Arrival Checklist CTA\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/470123\/interactive-203388716361.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\r\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\r\n  <\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-you-can-open-a-bank-account-before-you-immigrate-to-canada\"><strong>3. You Can Open a Bank Account Before You Immigrate to Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This step would have made bringing my savings to Canada much easier. &nbsp;By&nbsp;opening a bank account before you move to Canada, you can transfer your money directly into your bank account. This is also safer when you don&#8217;t need to carry a large amount of cash with you when you travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opening a bank account is useful when you show <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/managing-money\/financial-first-steps\/how-much-money-will-i-need-to-move-to-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">proof of funds<\/a> to an immigration officer when you land in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nbsp-4-you-have-to-be-patient-with-your-job-search\">&nbsp;<strong>4. You Have to be Patient with Your Job Search<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding your ideal job in Canada can take time, so you should prepare to start small and work your way up to your dream job. \u00a0The trick is to stay positive and keep working towards your goal. \u00a0Research how to adapt your job search strategies for the Canadian job market to give yourself the best chance of finding a great job in Canada.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-you-need-to-arrange-short-term-accommodation-before-you-immigrate-to-canada\"><strong>5. You Need to Arrange Short-Term Accommodation Before You Immigrate to Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s best if you arrange short-term housing a few weeks before you immigrate to Canada. After you arrive, you can begin your search for a longer-term or permanent rental. You can search for something that will best suit your needs in terms of location, cost, and even the type of housing that you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/rentals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rentals for Newcomers<\/a> site is a practical and easy-to-navigate site to help you find housing and make a smooth transition to life in Canada! And you can even determine the average cost of rentals in each city. This is helpful since rental prices change often. You&#8217;ll also find great articles about housing in Canada.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":49101,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[256],"class_list":["post-27303","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-settling-in-canada","tag-settling-in-canada-pre-arrival"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v28.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>5 Things You Should Know Before Moving to Canada<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Before you immigrate to Canada, here are helpful tips to prepare for your move. 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