Life in Canada —
From Day One to Citizenship
Arriving in Canada is just the beginning of the journey. ITC iLand stays by your side — from SIN and banking to housing, school, and ultimately your Canadian passport.
ITC iLand builds your immigration case before you arrive — and stays with you after landing to make sure you settle successfully.
Our Settlement Services
Everything a newcomer needs — under one roof.
Government Registrations
The first steps after landing — getting your official numbers and accounts set up correctly from day one.
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) application
- Provincial health card registration (OHIP and equivalents)
- CRA My Account setup for tax purposes
- IRCC portal — status and document management
- Municipal residency registration
Banking & Credit
Open the right accounts and start building your Canadian credit history from your very first month.
- Bank account opening guidance and referrals
- Newcomer banking packages (Big 5 banks)
- Credit card strategy for credit history building
- Credit score explained — how the Canadian system works
- TFSA and RRSP introduction for long-term planning
Housing & Accommodation
From a furnished suite on arrival to your permanent home — our in-house real estate team is with you at every stage.
- Short-term furnished rental on arrival
- Long-term rental search across GTA neighbourhoods
- Tenant rights & lease review
- Mortgage pre-approval guidance for newcomers
- Bridge-to-buy planning — rent now, purchase when ready
- Connects directly to our Real Estate division
Employment & Credentials
Getting your foreign credentials recognised and navigating the Canadian job market with confidence.
- WES, IQAS and credential evaluation guidance
- Regulated profession licensing pathways (engineers, nurses, accountants)
- Canadian resume and LinkedIn profile advice
- Job search resources and employment support networks
- Self-employment and business registration in Canada
Education & Family
Enrolling children in school, navigating language training programs, and accessing family settlement resources.
- Public school enrollment (elementary and secondary)
- French immersion and Catholic school board guidance
- LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers) registration
- ESL programs and adult language training
- University and college transfer credit pathways
- Childcare and daycare resources
Practical Setup
The everyday essentials that every newcomer needs sorted — from your driver's licence to your phone plan.
- Driver's licence conversion (from foreign licence)
- Phone, internet and utilities setup
- OHIP 3-month waiting period — interim health coverage guidance
- Ontario photo ID card application
- Importing personal goods and vehicles to Canada
- Key community and cultural settlement organizations
Ongoing Immigration
Arriving is just the beginning. We keep your immigration file moving — PR card, citizenship, and sponsoring the family you left behind.
- PR card application and renewal
- Travel document for permanent residents (PRTD)
- Citizenship application — eligibility and timing
- eTA for travel while on PR
- Sponsoring spouse, children or parents after landing
- Nexus and trusted traveller programs
Your First 90 Days in Canada
A practical checklist for getting set up quickly and without stress.
- →Get your SIN
- →Open a bank account
- →Register for health card
- →Secure temporary housing
- →Enroll children in school
- →Get an Ontario photo ID or convert driver's licence
- →Set up phone and utilities
- →Connect with a settlement agency
- →File first tax return if applicable
- →Apply for OHIP after waiting period
- →Start credential evaluation process
- →Begin long-term housing search
- →Buy your first Canadian home
- →Begin citizenship countdown (1,460 days physical presence)
- →Sponsor remaining family members
- →Invest and grow in Canada
Why ITC iLand for Settlement?
Most immigration firms finish their work when you land. ITC iLand is different — we are a long-term relationship that continues from your first consultation through to your Canadian passport.
Get Started
Book a free settlement consultation with our team — before or after you arrive in Canada.
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