SETTLEMENT
Program Summary:
Arrive with confidence! Planning for Canada (PfC) helps immigrants prepare for their move, settlement, and employment in Canada. PfC offers FREE orientation sessions and personalized advice virtually worldwide and in person in India and the Philippines. Our live, interactive, and personalized services provide the information you need to better prepare for life and employment in Canada.
You want to:
- Attend an in-person session in India or the Philippines, or live online
- Clarify your expectations, make informed decisions, and start networking
- Obtain a personalized Settlement Plan based on your needs and assets, destination and intended occupation
- Get targeted connections to put your plan into action
- Engage directly with in-Canada advisors to help you plan your pre- and post-arrival steps
- Benefit from the PfC self-directed e-learning materials
They offer you:
- The One-on-One Session prepares you for personal and professional success. Address your questions and concerns and create your own Settlement Plan, with the support of well-trained facilitators. Connections to our in-Canada advisors provide you with tailored settlement and career support based on your occupation and destination.
- The Immigrant Workshop provides an overview of all key aspects of living and working in Canada. It will allow you to add to what you already know through family and friends, clarify your expectations, and make informed decisions.
- Self-directed e-learning about settlement and employment in Canada.
- E-library for you to discover important and useful pre-arrival tips, checklists, recommendations, and e-learning modules in a flexible, self-paced manner.
- Live Webinars provide up-to-date information about culture, professional connections, and living and working in Canada.
Services delivered:
- Online live services globally
- In person in the Philippines and India
- Virtually at your own speed
Language of service:
- English
- French
- Additional local languages may be available on demand
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Program Features
Eligibility
How to Register
Program Features
Be Informed. Come Prepared. Since 2007, Planning for Canada has served over 65,000 immigrants from 111 countries with its highly professional, live interactive program.
You will get:
- Comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date information and orientation on key aspects of living and working in Canada;
- A one-on-one conversation with a well-trained facilitator who will assess your needs and assets;
- A personalized Settlement Plan based on your destination and intended occupation in Canada;
- The right connections to help you get a head start and thrive in your new community and in the Canadian labour market; and
- Exclusive access to the latest tips and self-directed e-learning modules designed to meet your specific needs and offer focused support.
Planning for Canada ensures that those coming to start a new life in Canada have the resources and support they need to realize their aspirations.
Eligibility
You are eligible for our services if you:
- Have applied for immigration (economic, family class immigrants, or AIP candidate)
- Are destined to any part of Canada (all provinces and territories)
- Are a principal applicant, partner or spouse, or adult dependent
- You have received at least one of the following documents:
- IRCC invitation to obtain pre-arrival services
- Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) letter/document
- Passport request letter that indicates Permanent Resident Visa issuance
- IRCC request that an applicant for permanent residence complete a medical examination
- Single Entry Permanent Resident Visa
- Permanent Resident Visa pick-up notification letter
- Offer of employment to a foreign national – Atlantic Immigration Program (for AIP candidates only).
You must submit one of these documents during registration as proof of eligibility.
How to Register
Select the Planning for Canada Pre-Arrival Program during your registration. Prepare to have applicable documents ready to upload to your registration.