What to do in your first days in Canada
Let's say you received an invitation to immigrate to Canada, bought tickets, arrived... and what to do next?
Some steps are essential to take once you arrive in Canada, they will help you adapt to the country faster and even save you money. When my family and I came to Canada, we didn't know everything, and you have the opportunity to prepare.
By the way, you should start preparing for the move in advance. I have already talked about what you need to do while you are still in your home country.
Upon arrival you will go through the lending procedure — confirmation of your status. In brief, when you apply for an immigration program and are selected, you receive an immigrant visa and proof of permanent residency. When you arrive at the airport, you go through passport control, customs, and immigration. The immigration officer enters you into the database, and you officially become a resident of Canada.
When you are past the lending, your new life in Canada is just beginning, you still have to do the necessary paperwork. Let me give you an example of the steps we took in our first days in Canada.
Rental
Usually people rent temporary housing for a few days or weeks to decide which city and neighbourhood to live in. You can do this on Airbnb before you arrive in Canada. If you have friends in Canada, ask them.
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