Moving to Canada Checklist
1. Make sure you have all the essential paperwork for you and your family: Canadian immigrant visa or confirmation of permanent residence, valid passport, and a list of all the goods that you will be importing to Canada.
2. Gather your family's important documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificate, divorce papers, medical reports, school diplomas and degrees, college transcripts, etc.
3. Consider bringing in a copy of your credit report from your home country (if available) or bank reference letter. Although the credit history is not transferrable to Canada, this record will be helpful.
4. If you have a history of safe driving, ask for a letter of reference or history from your insurance company.
Find out as much as you can about the Canadian standards required to practice your profession and how to get your foreign credentials recognized.
5. Medical coverage: There may be a waiting period before you qualify for medical insurance. This will depend on the province in which you plan to take up residence. You may want to consider arranging for a private medical insurance for your family before you land in Canada.
6. Find out what you need to do to import your pets into Canada, and get their vaccines up to date.
7. Plan your monthly budget for living in Canada. Save enough money to cover living expenses for at least 6 months.
8. Open a Canadian bank account. Exchange some money for your arrival to Canada. Purchase traveler's cheques or transfer your money beforehand.
9. Make sure you will have clothing that is appropriate for the time of the year and the region you are moving to. Find out more about the weather in Canada
