Resources

Below are resources and governmental web sites to help you with all aspects of immigration.

Immigration Alberta

Alberta’s official immigration website has important information on moving to the province. Their checklists are excellent for planning all aspects of your new life in the province.

Website www.albertacanada.com/immigration

Career Connect

Career Connect helps newcomers upgrade or transfer work skills, relaunch careers or enter brand new professions.

Website www.calgarycareerconnect.com

Citizenship & Immigration Canada

There are a few different ways to apply for immigration to Canada: this Canadian government website will give you all of the information you need, as well as the relevant application forms.

Website www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html

Going to Canada

This invaluable resource includes information on immigrating to–and living and working in–Canada.

Website www.cic.gc.ca/english

 
Social Insurance Number (SIN)

This important card is required if you want to work in Canada: all employers ask for it.

Website www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/sin

* Tip
To make things easier during the immigration process, have all of your supporting documents (such as your birth certificate) translated into english if necessary.