Welcoming
Pre-Arrival Preparation
There are a number of tasks that you will have to do before you step foot in Canada. Gathering and organizing your documentation, arranging for transportation, and finding a place to stay before your arrival will make the process smoother.
Getting Ready to Move to Canada
Being well prepared before you move will ensure a more pleasant experience. Contact us at welcome@sods.sk.ca or call at 306-653-4464 ext.270 to receive information and resources to help you better prepare for life in your new home: Canada.
Pre-Arrival
Information and resources to help you prepare for your new home: Canada
Documentation
Document preparation, translation, and notary services.
Housing and Transport
Tips and best practices to help you secure permanent housing faster.
School Registration
Learn more about what you’ll need to register your child for school.
Come to Canada Prepared
It is very important to be as prepared as possible before beginning your journey to Canada. SODS can provide advice, resources, and tailored support to make your experience a positive one:
- English Language Assessment
- Document Preparation and Translation
- Banking and Healthcare Set Up
- Information and Referrals to Housing
- Legal and Family Support
- School Registration
- Employment
Additional Pre-Arrival Services for Permanent Residents
Pre-arrival services offered by the Government of Canada to help you prepare for your move and adapt successfully to life in before coming to Canada. You are eligible for free online pre-arrival services if your Permanent Residence application has been approved by the IRCC.
Please note: temporary residents are not eligible for pre-arrival services
Planning for Canada
Pre-Arrival information and support for economic and family class immigrants.
SUCCESS AEIP
Settlement and employment services for eligible clients for their new life in Canada.
Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA)
SOPA delivers free pre-arrival services and pre-employment support for job seeking newcomers.
Settling in Canada
Free services aimed at helping you transition smoothly to everyday life in Canada.
Important Documents
Existing documents to bring with you:
- Passport, visa and any related immigration documents
- Health information, such as medical conditions and history, vaccination records
- Documents related to an adult’s education, professional certifications and work skills
- School documents for children
- Driving records, international driver license, letter from insurance company, driver abstract
- Marriage certificates; adoption, separation or divorce papers; birth certificates
- Settler’s effects list: prepare two copies of a list of all the goods you plan to bring into Canada. Where relevant, show each item’s value, make, model, serial number. Divide the list into two sections, goods you’re bringing with you and items that are arriving later, and their money value
- Jewelry, describe jewelry or precisions ornaments on your list of goods. Use wording from your insurance policy or jeweler’s appraisal, include photographs, and it can be helpful to know how much you paid for the items or have a receipt.
What to Bring
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Preparations to Make Ahead of Time
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Groceries and Cooking
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Cash Flow and Budgeting
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