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Pre-arrival resources

Not in Canada yet? Things you can start now — documents to bring, credentials, English, and where you’ll settle. You can even start your NAARS assessment before you land.

Your pre-arrival checklist

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Gather your documentsPassports, school records, work records, and birth or marriage certificates. Bring originals and translations if you have them.Start credential recognitionIf you have a trade or profession, you can start having your credentials recognized before you land. Learn about foreign credential recognitionCheck your English levelTake the free online self-assessment to learn your Canadian Language Benchmark level. Try the CLB online self-assessmentLearn about where you’ll settleRead about life, housing, and jobs in British Columbia. WelcomeBC · Job BankBook your first appointment for after you landPick a time to meet your settlement counsellor soon after you arrive. Book an appointment →

Free help before you land

Canada offers free pre-arrival services — job help, credential advice, and settlement planning — before you ever get on the plane. See IRCC pre-arrival services

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