You must show that you have enough money to support yourself and
your family members after you arrive in Canada. The money must be
available to support the costs of living for yourself and your
family. The amount is an estimate of what you would require to support
yourself and your family without employment or other income. You
cannot borrow this money from another person.
The amount of money you need to support your family is determined
by the size of your family. These amounts are updated every year.
We strongly recommend that you research the cost of living in the
region of Canada where you intend to live. To make your establishment
in Canada easier, bring as much money as possible with you to Canada.
Finding employment in Canada requires planning. You should obtain as
much information as possible before you apply to immigrate. There is
no guarantee that you will be able to work in your preferred occupation.
Although credential assessment and licensing are not requirements
of the skilled worker application, you need to be aware of these
issues when considering immigrating to Canada.
| Regulated occupations | Non-regulated occupations |
|---|---|
| Twenty percent of people working in Canada work in occupations that are regulated to protect the health and safety of Canadians. Examples include nurses, engineers, electricians and teachers. Provincial and territorial regulatory bodies are responsible
| For non‑regulated occupations, there are no set requirements and there is no legal requirement to obtain a licence. The employer will set the standards and may very well request registration with a professional association. |
A credential assessment is advice on how qualifications from another
country compare to Canadian qualifications. An assessment does
not guarantee that:
However, a credential assessment will help you understand
the Canadian educational system and assist you with your job search.
You can obtain advice about your credentials from the Foreign Credentials
Referral Office. Consult their website at www.credentials.gc.ca for
more information.
Job opportunities and labour market conditions are different in each
region of Canada. It is important to research conditions in the area
in which you want to live.
Please consult the Working in Canada tool on our website for
information on the Canadian labour market, job banks, and provincial and
territorial labour market information.
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