Pre-Arrival Programs
Those invited for pre-arrival programs can access information on how to move to, live and work in Canada.
Use the buttons below to view pre-arrival programs by category.
Program Information:
Settlement Programs
Settlement Programs can help you get information on how to move to, live and work in Canada. They also provide information on finding accommodation and registering children in school.
General Employment Programs
General Employment Programs can help you prepare to find work in Canada. They can help you: search for and find employment, write your Canadian-style resume, learn about Canadian workplace culture, find a mentor with experience, and prepare to get your credentials recognized.
Industry-Specific Programs
Industry-Specific Employment Programs provide assistance and information specific to various industries. For example: You have been trained or educated in Nursing or Engineering. They can help you: search for and find employment specific to your industry, write your Canadian-style resume, learn about Canadian workplace culture, find a mentor with experience in your field, and prepare to get your credentials recognized in your trained field.Use the buttons below to view pre-arrival programs by category.
4 Settlement Programs:

- General Employment ,
- Settlement
AEIP provides online settlement and employment support to clients worldwide, including pre-departure orientation, virtual live and self-directed workshops, employment counseling and foreign credential recognition (FCR) support, and post-landing connections to local settlement organizations in Canada.

- Settlement
Planning for Canada offers pre-arrival services to approved economic and family-class immigrants to help them integrate into the job market and settle smoothly in communities across Canada.

- Settlement
Next Stop Canada prepares you for immigration by providing you with meaningful personalized settlement information about Canada. Receive help to make informed decisions prior to your arrival.
3 General Employment Programs:

- General Employment ,
- Settlement
AEIP provides online settlement and employment support to clients worldwide, including pre-departure orientation, virtual live and self-directed workshops, employment counseling and foreign credential recognition (FCR) support, and post-landing connections to local settlement organizations in Canada.

- General Employment ,
- Settlement
Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) provides customized settlement and general employment services for pre-arrival newcomers looking to learn about life in Canada and prepare for job search.

- General Employment ,
- Specific Employment
Canada InfoNet provides general & specific employment services, including individualized support by an employment counsellor and mentoring aimed at supporting newcomer employment goals.
5 Industry-Specific Employment Programs:
Important: Industry-specific pre-arrival programs have credential and experience requirements to register.

- General Employment ,
- Specific Employment
Canada InfoNet provides general & specific employment services, including individualized support by an employment counsellor and mentoring aimed at supporting newcomer employment goals.

- Specific Employment
The PASS Program helps nurses prepare for licensure and employment in Canada, offering information on the assessment process and the Canadian healthcare system.

- Specific Employment
Offering nationwide employment coaching services for business specialists as well as skilled immigrants looking to transition careers to the construction industry in Canada.

- Specific Employment
If you are an internationally educated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professional, this program prepares you for finding employment in the ICT sector.

- Specific Employment
Canadian Employment Connections (CEC) offers general pre-arrival employment services to individuals across various professions. Clients can benefit from these services while also accessing targeted, sector-specific supports through ACCES or its partners. Our pan-Canada networks include employers and professional associations in fields such as: Engineering, Financial Services, Sales and Marketing, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Hospitality and Tourism and more.