{"id":7393,"date":"2024-04-29T16:38:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T20:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prepareforcanada.com\/?p=7393"},"modified":"2026-02-25T13:30:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:30:44","slug":"the-first-things-you-will-need-to-do-after-landing-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/blog\/living\/settlement-services\/the-first-things-you-will-need-to-do-after-landing-in-canada","title":{"rendered":"First Things to Do After Landing in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the excitement of getting your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), it&#8217;s vital to consider the first things to do after landing in Canada. It&#8217;s now time for the next step along your immigration journey. Your Canadian journey begins when you complete all the paperwork, pack your belongings, and say your goodbyes. The first steps you take upon your arrival in Canada will set the course for a smooth settlement process. Discover the vital steps to building your life 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-what-to-expect-when-you-land-in-canada\"><strong>What to Expect When You Land 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>Knowing what to expect when you land will contribute to a smooth experience and reduce stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first people you will meet at your arrival point in Canada will be a friendly Canadian customs agent. This is when the customs agent will ask you about the goods you carry with you, <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/immigrating\/goods-to-follow-bringing-your-belongings-to-canada\">goods to follow<\/a>, and landing certificates such as your COPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also meet other officials from Immigration Services. They will ask you to show your passport and visa papers. Immigration agents will give you application forms to apply for documents such as your: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Permanent Resident (PR) Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social Insurance Number (SIN) card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health care card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driver&#8217;s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying for these documents within the first couple of weeks after you land in Canada is important. You will need a SIN card to work in Canada, and a health care card to get provincial healthcare coverage. <\/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-when-will-i-receive-my-permanent-resident-pr-card\"><strong>When Will I Receive My Permanent Resident (PR) Card?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your PR card is proof of your Canadian permanent resident status. You will need this card whenever you leave Canada and want to re-enter. The processing time for your PR application can vary, and it can take up to two months to receive your PR card. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/check-processing-times.html\">check processing times here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will mail you a wallet-sized plastic PR Card. If you change your mailing address before receiving your PR Card, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/change-address.html\">notify IRCC of your change of address<\/a>. You can also check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/immigration-refugees-citizenship\/services\/application\/check-status.html\">status of your application<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-first-steps-after-landing-in-canada\"><strong>Important First Steps After Landing 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>Once you decide to immigrate, it&#8217;s time to look ahead confidently. You\u2019ve done so much to prepare for Canada, so trust yourself, enjoy the journey, and take these steps 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<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-find-housing-accommodation\"><strong>1. Find Housing Accommodation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to secure short-term accommodation (a stay of less than 28 days) before you arrive in Canada. While residing in temporary housing, a vital first step is to find accommodation in Canada that will suit your long-term rental needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, you want to find a place that meets your needs and is relatively close to your employer. If you&#8217;re moving to a large city like Toronto, pay attention to how dispersed it is. Travel time within the Greater Toronto Area can take up to 90 minutes by car or public transit. So, factor in travel time when deciding where to live. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/rentals\">Rentals for Newcomers<\/a> is a great place to search for the perfect rental in cities across Canada. While it&#8217;s good to research the housing market in Canada before you arrive, the best time to search for housing is after you arrive in Canada. This will allow you to visit properties, meet the landlord, and avoid rental scams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Tip for Newcomers:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/living\/utilities\/should-newcomers-buy-a-sim-card-before-arriving-in-canada\">Having a SIM card<\/a> and a Canadian phone number makes it easier to contact landlords, schedule viewings, and respond quickly to rental listings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" 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-203389095079\"\r\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:948px;height:337px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"203389095079\">\r\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLLZpBQrYkudKPKCsi%2B3gj1tTBbO9MAODfgaK%2F5aAPIYgA1HbuFj1E70vtHPJCDNctQP7zj4mkjEPU6876I%2BUIR7oDN6AY946JRGeTpGAKFN5bnaZwJ0Cjnp%2F2d5w9LG14NO0DuFDioQGivpyMWv4cvIublav2%2BoQ0KCQa2uPJdX3q8I%2FoY1gMi05HB5UNx7BfWHvuCC6y0XmtqOzMk%2Fux06gRCOpL3zeershXbmsaurZ1z8oBf1SLGC1zK11WZoy%2FXB%2FFollF8P0pUnRyDRWqI5W%2FDoJX8DXMgsooN3s%2B0njAhBO1%2BUVCU%3D&#038;webInteractiveContentId=203389095079&#038;portalId=470123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\r\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Renting your First Home CTA\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/470123\/interactive-203389095079.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-2-apply-for-your-social-insurance-number-sin\"><strong>2.<\/strong> <strong>Apply for Your Social Insurance Number (SIN)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/living\/settlement-services\/how-to-apply-for-a-social-insurance-number-in-canada\">Apply for your SIN<\/a> within the first week after you arrive in Canada. Without this nine-digit number, you cannot get a job, apply for government programs and benefits, or access credit. In fact, without it, you are virtually a person without an identity in Canada. There is no cost for you to get your SIN.<\/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-3-apply-for-your-healthcare-card-upon-landing-in-canada\">&nbsp;<strong>3.<\/strong> <strong>Apply for your Healthcare Card Upon Landing 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>Within the first week of your arrival in Canada, apply for a healthcare card to receive free medical coverage in the province or territory where you plan to live. Some provinces, such as British Columbia, have a three-month waiting period before your healthcare coverage takes effect. It&#8217;s important to apply for provincial healthcare within your first week to minimize delays in coverage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you land in a province with a waiting period, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/quote.ahainsurance.ca\/prepare-for-canada-today\/\">buy&nbsp;private insurance<\/a> to cover you and your family from unexpected healthcare costs. A waiting period applies for permanent residents in British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.<\/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-4-connect-with-settlement-agencies-before-and-after-landing-in-canada\"><strong>4. Connect with Settlement Agencies Before and After Landing 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>There are many immigrant service agencies across Canada. <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/living\/settlement-services\/services-in-canada-to-help-newcomers-settle\">Settlement agencies provide free services<\/a> to help you adjust to life in Canada. Some settlement agencies even offer pre-arrival services before you land in Canada. There is a huge advantage to using settlement services before and after your arrival 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-learn-about-free-pre-arrival-services\"><strong>Learn About Free<\/strong> <strong>Pre-Arrival Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If you&#8217;re still in your home country, learn more about free pre-arrival services:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PreArrival-English\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/911272703?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\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-already-in-canada-discover-free-post-arrival-services\"><strong>Already in Canada?<\/strong> <strong>Discover Free<\/strong> <strong>Post-Arrival Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have already arrived in Canada, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/ircc.canada.ca\/english\/newcomers\/services\/index.asp\">search here for free post-arrival services<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some services that you can take advantage of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-language-training\"><strong>Free Language Training:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Improving or enhancing your English or French language skills is a great idea because it\u2019s critical to newcomer success. Language training may focus on basic English skills only, and may not be enough to help you succeed in the work environment. However, many colleges and industry associations offer higher-level English training and job-specific or occupation-specific language training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-host-programs\"><strong>Host Programs:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some organizations may offer a host program. This volunteer-based program matches immigrants with a host who can guide them through their first few months in Canada. Your \u201chost\u201d can help you with questions about the best places to shop locally, find housing, or enroll your children in school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-settlement-counselling\"><strong>Settlement Counselling:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Immigrating to a new country can be an emotional time. You may feel frustration, regret, and homesickness. Immigrant settlement agencies are there to support you with counselling for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-job-search-services-before-and-after-landing-in-canada\"><strong>Job Search Services Before and After Landing in Canada:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Immigrant settlement agencies are also a great first step to help you with your job search. For example, they can help you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare your <a href=\"https:\/\/prepareforcanada.com\/working\/canadian-style-resume\/canadian-style-resume-is-it-necessary\">Canadian-style resum\u00e9<\/a> for the job market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write a cover letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare for job interviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many settlement agencies offer programs to assist your job search before and after you land in Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mentorship-programs\"><strong>Mentorship Programs:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also ask the settlement agency if they offer a mentorship program. Mentoring programs connect you with someone who works in your occupation and can provide information and tips about the profession in Canada. Mentoring can be a great way to help you succeed in the workplace.<\/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-set-up-a-bank-account\"><strong>5. Set up a Bank Account<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another priority in your first few weeks in Canada is to open a bank account near your home. To open an account, you will need your landed immigrant papers and any other identification you have to prove your place of residence.<\/span> You can even open a bank account before you arrive in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banks provide different types of accounts, including basic savings and chequing accounts. You may need a chequing account in particular because most employers will make a direct deposit to your bank account to pay you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, you will build <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a good relationship with your bank<\/span> and start building your credit history. One way to build credit is to apply for a secured credit card and then a traditional credit card. With a secured credit card, you provide a cash deposit to cover your bills. Paying your bills and loans promptly is important to build a strong&nbsp;Canadian credit history. Your credit history will help you when you want to get a mortgage,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> buy a home, make a major purchase such as a car, or get a loan to start a business.<\/span><\/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-6-enroll-your-children-in-school-when-you-land-in-canada\"><strong>6. Enroll Your Children in School When You Land in Canada<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason people immigrate to Canada is to give their children a better future. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That starts with education. Canada guarantees an education to every child between the ages of five and 18. You must enroll your child in school as soon as possible after you arrive in Canada.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">progressive levels in the Canadian education system for children<\/span> include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Kindergarten:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Children enter the school system in Kindergarten at age five. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Primary or Elementary School: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After they complete Kindergarten, they attend primary or elementary school for grades 1 to 7 or 8, depending on the school district.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Secondary or High School:&nbsp;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From grade 8 or 9 through to 12, children attend secondary school (high school). Some districts have a junior high level between elementary and high school.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll be off to a great start when you take these vital steps upon your arrival in Canada!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting your confirmation of permanent residence is an exciting milestone in your life, and it\u2019s time for the next step in your journey. Once all the paperwork is done, including medicals, all your belongings are packed and your goodbyes are said, your Canadian journey has officially begun. 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