FAQ

Decided to immigrate to Canada? Want to know how to immigrate to Canada? You’re not alone. The North American country attracts huge numbers of immigrants every year, thanks to the peace and quiet that prevails in the country, the excellent education system, the beautiful landscapes, the social conditions, and of course, the fact that the country is English-speaking. But as before any such significant life-changing step, there are many question marks surrounding the entire process. Let’s examine some of the main ones.

If you have decided to relocate to Canada, it is likely that you also need to work there. If so, what is the required process? Although there is an accepting attitude towards immigrants, this does not mean that the process is simple and easy. In order to obtain a work visa, you must present the employer’s confirmation – with whom you plan to work, confirmation from the Canadian Ministry of Labor, confirmation of no criminal record, and a commitment to sufficient financial ability that will allow sustenance for that person and their family members. After providing the required documents, the immigration authorities will consider whether you are indeed eligible for the desired work visa.

Keep in mind that in order to settle in Canada, you will need to find suitable employment. To do this, you should inquire about which job vacancies are offered to workers coming from outside Canada, information found in the “Job Bank” of the immigration department. There you can find out the job requirements, in which province you will be located, what professional skills are required, and what professional training you can undergo in order to be accepted. In addition, it is important to ensure that various certificates and diplomas you possess, professionally and academically, are valid or require certain completions in order to meet the requirements of the work visa.

Canada is a vast country, divided into a significant number of local provinces, meaning districts, such as Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Quebec, and more. Of course, it is recommended to get updated specifically on what each province includes, in terms of population size and demographics, type of economy, education, and social benefits, for example.

To increase your chances of successfully navigating the move, you must prepare accordingly, financially – especially when it comes to moving to a foreign country, immigration to Canada, in our case. Precisely for this purpose, you need to find out where you are going to live, in terms of geographical area and social benefits that will be available to you. Of course, a province that provides more social benefits than another will improve the economic calculation you are going to experience as part of daily life there. You should estimate in advance the cost of living in the area you are immigrating to, and of course, we also include the ongoing consumption of products such as food, car, education, housing, etc.

The two official languages in Canada are English and French. If you are interested in immigrating to Canada and living in the local environment, you must be proficient in at least one of them. In addition, even if you are indeed proficient in one or both languages, before the move there are many cases where you will have to take the IELTS (English) or TEF (French) test to prove that you are at a sufficient level, depending on the organization you will be employed by.

If you are not aware, Canada is a country where the weather is very cold. At the height of winter, the average temperature is -4 degrees Celsius, a situation that is not easy at all and very snowy. Canadians are indeed prepared for this, but if you have decided to immigrate to Canada, you must also arrive prepared from this aspect.

In addition, you should find out right from the start which state laws are important to know in advance, especially in terms of the duties and rights of residents, various municipal requirements, and more.

Of course, there are many other important questions, and certain information that pertains to each candidate personally. For any further questions regarding the immigration process to Canada, UCI Company will be happy to be at your service.