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How to Immigrate to Canada
Before you Leave
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Bring the documents you will need to immigrate. Be sure to carry them with you. Do not pack them in your suitcase.
- Canadian immigrant visa for each family member. When you arrive in Canada, make sure that a Canadian immigration
officer signs your visa. This is a valuable document and should be kept in a safe place. It proves that you are
a permanent resident of Canada.
- Valid passport or other travel documents for each family member.
- Birth certificate for each family member.
- Your Quebec Selection Certificate if you have been selectd by Quebec.
- Marriage certificate (if applicable).
- Adoption, separation or divorce papers (if applicable).
You should also carry the following documents with you:
- Diplomas, transcript of courses and any educational degrees.
- Trade or professional certificates.
- Driver's license.
- Sufficient funds for short-term living expenses.
- Letters from employers and a list of your qualifications and job experience.
- Two copies of a detailed list of all personal or household items brought with you and a list of items to
follow later. Provide the total value of the goods. When you arrive in Canada, give the list of officials
of either customs or immigration.
- Immunization, vaccination, dental and other health records.
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