Education and Work Experience Documents

While you are preparing to immigrate to Canada, you can obtain documents that describe your education and work experience. Credential assessment agencies, regulatory bodies, education institutions, and employers may ask you for these documents.

IMPORTANT: Bring original versions of your documents. Some organizations may ask you for documents directly from institutions in your home country. This may take time and cost money.

Education

Education documents are records from your secondary school, college, or university. These include degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Program descriptions, transcripts, or detailed course information can also be useful.

Work Experience

Bring documents that explain your past work experience, such as job descriptions, employment records, performance evaluations, letters from employers and work supervisors, and descriptions of training that you have completed.

Job Search Documents

In Canada, a resume and a cover letter are useful when you look for a job. You should prepare these documents before you arrive in Canada. For more information and to see examples of resume formats used in Canada, please read the How do I Apply for a Job? section.

Other Useful Documents

The publication A Newcomer's Introduction to Canada explains what important documents newcomers should bring with them to Canada.

Tip: Some organizations may only accept documents translated by certain companies or their own agencies. To avoid spending money on a translation that is not accepted, ask the organization you are applying to for a list of qualified translation companies.

Translation

Most of your documents will have to be submitted in English or French. Before you translate your documents, find out which language is needed (English or French). You will have to pay for translation services.