Post-Arrival Checklist for Immigrants to Canada

This checklist helps immigrants organize important settlement and employment tasks after arriving in Canada. It outlines practical actions to take during your first weeks and months to support a smoother transition.
Free resource. Provided by Planning for Canada. No registration required.

What is Post-Arrival Checklist for Immigrants to Canada?

The Post-Arrival Checklist for Immigrants to Canada is a Planning for Canada checklist that outlines actions immigrants may need to take after landing. It covers settlement, employment, daily life, and adjustment tasks to support the first stages of living and working in Canada.

What This Resource Covers

  • Identifying priority tasks to complete during the first weeks in Canada
  • Organizing settlement steps such as healthcare, banking, housing, and schooling
  • Supporting employment preparation, credential recognition, and job search activities
  • Helping immigrants adjust to daily life, workplace culture, and community connections
Free resource. Provided by Planning for Canada. 
No registration required.

Related Support from Planning for Canada

This resource is a preview of the comprehensive support available through Planning for Canada. If you are eligible, live workshops, one-on-one planning sessions, connections to in-Canada advisors and self-directed e-learning can help you turn information into a clear path.

Related Resources

Quick Tips & Tricks for Immigrants to Canada

Settlement Readiness Self-Assessment Tool

Planning for Canada YouTube Channel