After you arrive
Post-landing services for newcomers
After you land, there is a lot to set up. In your first weeks you need a Social Insurance Number, a health card, a bank account, a phone plan and a place to live, and your PR card has to reach the right address. We help with all of it, starting with a pickup at the airport.
Who are post-landing services for?
- New permanent residents landing in Ontario, especially in Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area.
- People who became permanent residents from inside Canada and need to update their records.
- Families settling children into school.
How do post-landing services work?
- Before you land, we confirm your Canadian address for the PR card.
- In your first days, we help with the Social Insurance Number and health card applications.
- We connect you with housing, banking, phone plans and job search help.
- We help you keep the records you will need later for citizenship.
What we help with
- Airport pickup
- Temporary and permanent housing
- Affordable phone plans
- Social Insurance Number
- Permanent resident card
- Ontario health card
- Ontario photo card
- Employment agencies
- Tax filing
- A Canadian-style resume
- Opening a bank account
- Tiffin (meal) services
- Applying for citizenship when you are eligible
What do you need after you land in Canada?
- Your confirmation of permanent residence and passport.
- Proof of your address in Canada.
- Your driving record from home if you plan to exchange your licence.
IRCC sets the exact list for each application. We give you a checklist for your own file.
What problems do newcomers run into?
- The PR card is mailed to an old or wrong address.
- Delays at Service Canada or ServiceOntario because of missing documents.
- Not keeping travel and address records that you will need for citizenship.
How can Blue Chip help?
- We give you a checklist for your first month.
- You can call us as questions come up.
- We start your citizenship day count from the first day.
Common questions
When will my PR card arrive?
IRCC mails it to the Canadian address you give. Times vary, so check IRCC's processing times page and keep your address up to date.
Do I need a SIN right away?
Yes, if you plan to work. You need a Social Insurance Number to work and to get government benefits, so most newcomers apply in their first days.
Do you really pick people up from the airport?
Yes, it is one of the services on our list. Tell us your flight when you book.
Official pages
Fees, processing times and income figures change often. Check them on the official pages:
- Prepare for life in Canada (IRCC)
- Get, renew or replace a PR card (IRCC)
- Check processing times (IRCC)
This page is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different, and no one can guarantee an outcome. Rules checked against canada.ca in October 2026.
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