Resources
FOR EMPLOYERS
Canada will continue to welcome immigrants at a rate of about 1% of the population of Canada every year. What does this increase mean for your businesses?
FOR EMPLOYERS
An LMIA is a document that an employer may need to get before hiring a foreign worker. Let UCIC help you assess the need and completion if necessary, for this process so that you as a business can remain focused on your goals.
FOR EMPLOYERS
Employers who hire temporary foreign workers in BC are required by law to register with the provincial government.
As part of your application for permanent residence you will be required to undergo medical examination. You can only go to panel physician authorized by IRCC for your medical exam results to be acceptable. Find the list of all panel physicians in your country.
PERMANENT RESIDENCY STUDY WORK
The TEF is the only accepted French-language test. TEF results are acceptable if the test was taken before March 2020. After March 2020, the TEF Canada test is required.
PERMANENT RESIDENCY STUDY WORK
The IELTS provides one of the English language tests that is approved by the Government of Canada to claim points for English language ability. The General Training test option is for permanent residency and work permit applications, while the Academic test option is for study permits.
The CELIPIP provides one of the English language tests that is approved by the Government of Canada to claim points for English language ability. The CELPIP-General Test is accepted, while the CELPIP General-LS Test is not.
VISITING CANADA
Learn who can travel to Canada under COVID-19 Restrictions.
VISITING CANADA
Stay alert on sudden weather changes and patterns in Canada. Pack appropriately for the season you are visiting and anticipate for the weather to change frequently.
Be prepared for emergencies by having your travel insurance ready. Ensure you have the right level of coverage for the days visiting to help with medical expenses that require emergency hospitalization or emergency medical treatment.
VISITING CANADA
“Canada is made up of friendly faces, iconic places and rich cultures worth celebrating every day—from province to territory, neighbour to neighbour.” Explore Canada by provinces and territories to plan your visit.
VISITING CANADA
Travelling to Canada for vacation and not sure where to visit? This video from Touropia can inspire your curiosity.
If you are 18 years or older you need to submit police certificate as part of your PR application from all countries where you have lived for 6 months or longer. A police certificate is a statement that you do not have a criminal record or a copy of your criminal record if you do have one. Find out how and where to get a police certificate from different countries.
PERMANENT RESIDENCY
An ECA report is used to verify that education credentials completed oversees are valid and equal to Canadian credentials. ECA is needed to meet education requirements under most existing programs for obtaining permanent residency and must be obtained through a designated organization.
WORK
Job Bank is a database operated by the Government of Canada that can help match people with employers looking for workers with their skill sets. Upon landing in Canada, the user can continue using Job Bank to find a job. Start your job search by creating a “Job Match” account.
Find Designated Learning Institutions (DLI), including colleges and universities, approved by the Canadian government website. Search by province and view whether the school offers programs that will allow a post-graduate work permit (PGWP).
NEWCOMERS
In many communities, local agencies help immigrant and refugee families adapt to the life in Canada. This resource can help new immigrants and their family members to access help with finding health professionals. It helps immigrants to become familiar with services in their province/territory or Region. Being new to Canada, this resource can help educate families with children and help to promote a healthy balanced lifestyle.
NEWCOMERS
There are many Service Provider Organizations that provides free services to all newcomers in Canada. If you would like to look for very specific type of organizations for assistance in helping with your settlement in Canada, this resource will help you navigate all the available resources.
If your application for permanent residence to Canada has been approved and you will be immigrating to Canada, you will have to plan out your travels to Canada. CANN is a community network that can help you with your travel to Canada. This resource provides many services from helping with landing procedures to assistance with education for adults and children. CANN is located in the Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
SETTLEMENT
ISSofBC provides free immigrant services, including settlement support, employment programs, English classes and more. If you are located in BC and is new to Canada and need help in finding jobs or volunteer work, ISSofBC provides many workshops and job fairs.
SETTLEMENT
The SIN is a 9-digit number that you need to work in Canada or have access to government programs and benefits. SIN is issued to one person only and cannot be legally used by anyone else or shared with anyone else. It is your responsibility to protect your SIN by storing any documents containing your SIN and personal information in safe place. Please see click ‘view resource’ for information on how to apply for SIN.
In Canada you have a right to pen a bank account at a bank or a federally regulated credit union, if you can provide proper identification. You can open an account even if you are not Canadian citizen or permanent residence. Please click on ‘view resource’ for all the details on how to open a bank account and what documents you need and your rights and responsibilities when you open a bank account.
SETTLEMENT
When you move to Canada from another country, it is very important to get a car driver’s license to be able to drive your own car, as this is one of the main means of transportation in Canada. Depending on where you live, the process of getting your Canadian driving license can differ. You can find information on the license information, license requirements, license restrictions and a step-by-step process to get a Canadian driving license in the shortest timeframe possible.
CITIZENSHIP
If you would like to get familiar and learn about the Canadian Citizenship test, this resource can help you with that. On the website includes online simulation test and discover Canada flashcards to help you prepare for your test. You can also find more information on how to apply for you Canadian Citizenship and learn more about the process.
CITIZENSHIP
To qualify for Canadian Citizenship, you must be a permanent resident of Canada and have been physically present in Canada for at least 1095 days in the five years immediately before the date of your Canadian Citizenship application. It is important to record all your travels outside of Canada during this time. This online Physical Presence Calculator can help you calculate the amount of time you have been physically present in Canada