Moving to Canada: A complete guide to immigrating to Canada without an attorney

Book Synopsis: Let me walk you through the process of moving to Canada, either temporarily or permanently.This easy to follow guide explains all of the different programs (and legal jargon) allowing people from around the world to move to Canada, and how each of these ways can put you on the pathway to Canadian citizenship.In addition to covering the skilled worker program, work permits, student permits, working holidays, free trade agreements, retiring in Canada, and family reunification, I address other issues faced by newcomers, including:
Options for people who are currently out of status / undocumented
Options for people coming from Hong Kong
Claiming asylum from within Canada or through irregular entry
Quebec specific immigration for temporary and permanent residents
Applying with incomplete documentation
Importing your belongings (and pets)
Setting up a new home, including mortgage information
Banking in Canada without a credit history
Getting a SIN, enrolling in health insurance, and exchanging your driver's license
Accessing settlement services and finding a job in Canada
Understanding primary and secondary schools for your children
Renewing or changing your work permit or PR card
Traveling without valid travel documents
Studying French for free in gov't classes and independently
Going from a temporary resident to a permanent resident
Virtual landings, flag poling, and changing status
How to communicate with the IRCC and their online portals
What happens if you leave Canada temporarily or permanently
Not everyone will be eligible to move to Canada or stay forever. I also provide a guide to your other options for moving to countries around the globe as well as information on how to end your status as a Canadian resident.This guide contains links to all relevant forms and sources, so I highly recommend the ebook version.
Completely updated in January 2022, now that I've become a Canadian citizen.