From an interview with Clarinda Andres, Business Account Management, RBC Newcomers come to Canada for many different reasons: out of need, out of desperation, out of a desire to broaden career horizons or to make a better life. Clarinda’s journey began as an adventure in life. In 2011, she [...]
Owning a home in Canada is a goal many newcomers dream of achieving. Unlike other smaller assets, buying a home or property involves a significant amount of financial investment. As a newcomer, you may have many questions about the process of financing your first home in Canada. In this [...]
Canada is a safe and accepting country for newcomers of all ages and backgrounds. The OECD Better Life Index 2014 even ranked Canada a 9.7 out of 10 for safety due to its low crime rates and secure communities. Safety contributes to the high quality of life newcomers experience in [...]
From an interview with Guilherme Grunthal Guilherme came to Canada from Brazil as an international student in 2018. He had graduated from university in Brazil in the field of oil and gas engineering. He was looking to change his career to business consulting. His journey was one of growth [...]
All newcomers to Canada must demonstrate their language proficiency in at least one of Canada’s official languages (English or French) by using one of the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approved language tests for immigration, work, or study. What is the IELTS? To demonstrate proficiency in English language, [...]
Canada has two official languages – English and French. Newcomers to Canada are required to prove their English or French proficiency by taking a language proficiency test approved by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This is to ensure that any newcomer in Canada will be able to communicate and [...]
From an interview with Oscar Cecena At the age of 35, Oscar Cecena came to Canada from Mexico as an international student with a crystal clear idea of what he wanted to do: His plan was to change careers from IT (information technology) to HR (human resources). Oscar completed [...]
Under normal circumstances, hundreds of thousands of students would be packing up now to come study at one of the internationally acclaimed universities and colleges in Canada. Adapting to a post COVID-19 world makes the 2020 school year anything but normal. New and returning international students are [...]
While contemplating an education abroad, the cost is one of the first parameters that most international students consider. Post-graduate education in Canada is often deemed world-class and more affordable than the other comparable destinations such as the United States or the United Kingdom – which are some of the [...]
Securing housing for your arrival at university is generally at the top of every international student’s checklist. Finding a place that’s close to school, within your budget, and fits your needs may seem overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. This article will outline four options for [...]
At Arrive, we stand with newcomers all over the world. Our mission has always been to support them in their journeys, whether they’re planning to come, recently landed or already building their lives in Canada. These past few months, we have been reflecting on racial justice, especially with members of [...]
As a newcomer in Canada, you may likely have had one or many job interviews before you moved. However, interviewing for the first time in a new country, in a new culture, can be nerve-wracking. A little information, access to valuable resources, and some practice can go a long [...]