Whether you are just considering Ontario as a place for you and your family or you are in the process of planning your move, the following links will help you find the information you need:

Why Immigrate to Ontario?
Ontario is a province of immigrants. We welcome over half of all immigrants to Canada. Nearly 40% of Canadians live in Ontario. Ontario offers a wide variety of urban and rural lifestyle choices, from bustling metropolitan areas to quaint towns and farming communities. In short, Ontario offers incredible possibilities and opportunities.

Should I Make an Exploratory Visit?
Exploratory trips to Ontario allow you to come and explore Ontario, to see whether Ontario will suit you as an immigration destination. You may need to obtain a temporary resident visa (TRV) to visit Canada.

How do I Immigrate to Ontario?
In order to immigrate to Canada a prospective immigrant must submit an application under one of the immigrant classes to a visa post outside of Canada. For more information on immigrant classes and the application process please visit the CIC website.

Would I Qualify as a Business Immigrant?
Business immigrants, in most cases, require past ownership of a successful business, including the employment of workers. Senior management experience and self-employment may suffice for investors and self-employed applicants. Rules must be carefully examined before applying.

What is the Skilled Worker Category?
Professionals and highly skilled workers may qualify as economic immigrants under this class, which attracts the largest percentage of immigrants to Canada each year. It is traditionally easier to qualify as a skilled worker than as a business immigrant. You should consider all immigrant categories before the choosing the one most appropriate for yourself.

What Issues Should I Consider Before Moving to Canada?
Assuming that you have a good medical history and a clear criminal background, basic issues to be considered before moving to Ontario include the type of community in which you want to live, professional regulations pertaining to your field of work, and other basic issues such as health insurance, drivers license requirements and customs requirements.

Where Can I Find Settlement Information?
You can find settlement information in a wide variety of places on the internet. A good place to start is www.settlement.org, which serves as a repository for information and links to government and other websites and service providers.

How Long May I Be Away From Canada as a Permanent Resident?
Permanent Residents must be physically resident in Canada for 2 years every 5 year period in order to maintain status. Narrow exceptions exist if you accompany your citizen spouse, or are employed outside Canada by a Canadian business or the public service.

I am an Immigrant Entrepreneur in Ontario. How Do I Remove My Terms and Conditions?
For more Information on Removing Terms and Conditions download the Information Guide available on the CIC website.