General FAQs
How can I sponsor for my mother and father to Canada?
If you are a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you may be able to sponsor your parent or grandparent to become a permanent resident under the Family Class (FC).
If you sponsor your parent or grandparent to come to Canada as a permanent resident, you are responsible for making a reasonable effort to provide the essential needs for yourself as well as those of your parent or grandparent. You are responsible for supporting your parent or grandparent financially when he or she arrives. As a sponsor, you must make sure your parent or grandparent does not need to seek social assistance from the government.
More information can be found at:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/parents.asp
http://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/sponsorship/outside-canada/how-do-i-sponsor-parents-grandparents-adopted-children-and-other-relatives-living-outside-of-canada/
http://www.immigration.ca/en/canada-immigration/sponsorship-immigration.html
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/2016-01-07.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/relatives-arriving.asp
How can I get my driver licence?
What is the obligatory process before buying a car?
When you move to Ontario, you can use a valid licence from another province, state or country for a total of 60 days. After 60 days, you must switch to an Ontario driver’s licence.
To obtain a full licence, you need to meet certain requirements that depends on:
- How long you have been driving
- Where you were licensed before
You can exchange an out-of-province licence for an Ontario licence if you are re-locating from:
- Any Canadian province or territory
- Canadian Forces Europe
- United States of America
- Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, the Isle of Man, Japan, Korea, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Switzerland
More information can be found at:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/driving-and-roads
https://www.ontario.ca/page/exchange-out-province-drivers-licence
https://www.ontario.ca/page/register-vehicle-permit-licence-plate-and-sticker?_ga=1.233370718.1919069256.1465876305
Can I find a job before moving to Canada as immigrant?
Finding a job is a time consuming process and although Ontario has a strong economy and many opportunities to offer newcomers, it’s a good idea to prepare for your job search before you leave for Ontario. To better your chances of finding a job in Ontario you should start the process by getting ready for interviews, improving your English or French language skills, and by getting in touch with a possible mentor to make this process easier.
The following section connects you to sites where you can learn about job search strategies and get tools and resources to help. You can also browse through job listings and training opportunities. These links may be worth a look before you come to Ontario, and will definitely help once you’re here.
It is important to note that in order to work in Canada you need a Social Insurance Number.
Useful links:
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/working/OI_HOW_WORK_JOB.html
http://canadianimmigrant.ca/
