Canada Farsi Portal
A complete Farsi-language guide to living, studying, working and immigrating in Canada — free and independent since 2019.
Immigration (flagship)
A free CRS calculator, a comparison against recent draws, and email alerts when your score clears the cut-off. No other Farsi site has these tools.
Categories
City living guides
Where should you live? Guides to Iranian neighbourhoods: rent, transit, health cards, Persian groceries and schools.
Banking, mortgages, housing
Opening an account without Canadian credit, your first home, mortgages, renting, and your credit report.
Business setup, taxes, GST/HST
Registering a company, GST/HST, accounting, invoicing, and starting a small Iranian-Canadian business.
Jobs, careers, credentials
Credential assessment, NOC codes, the Canadian résumé, LinkedIn, interviews, and networking for Iranians.
Community resources & settlement
Newcomer settlement agencies, help lines, MOSAIC, COSTI, and the Iranian associations in your city.
Cultural exchange & belonging
Nowruz in Canada, Iranian community events, restaurants, places of worship, and Canadian culture.
Immigration — full guide
Express Entry, PNP, the Atlantic Pilot, Quebec, family sponsorship, study/work permits, and LMIA.
Citizenship & passport
Already a PR? Learn the path to Canadian citizenship and getting a Canadian passport, step by step.
Study in Canada
Admissions, the study permit, DLIs, post-graduation work (PGWP), scholarships, and a pre-departure checklist.
Articles & deep dives
Minimum down payment to buy a home in Canada
Exactly how much down payment you need to buy a home in Canada, with worked dollar examples, CMHC insurance rules, and the closing costs newcomers miss.
Mortgages for newcomers in Canada
A plain, friendly guide to getting a Canadian mortgage as a newcomer: down payment, insurance, the stress test, pre-approval, documents and first-time-buyer help.
Phone & internet plans for newcomers in Canada
Choosing a cell phone and home internet plan as a newcomer — carriers, prepaid vs postpaid, and saving money.
Enrolling your kids in school in Canada
How to enrol your kids in a Canadian public school — catchment areas, documents, grades, and ESL support.
Exchanging your Iranian driver's licence in Canada
Exchanging an Iranian driver's licence in Canada — by province, the tests, and how to keep your driving experience.
Getting your SIN and starting your first job in Canada
How newcomers get a SIN, work eligibility, what your employer needs, and reading your pay stub and T4.
Getting around without a car in your first months
Getting around Canada without a car — transit passes, bikes, and intercity travel for newcomers.
The Super Visa: bringing your parents to Canada long-term
The Super Visa for parents and grandparents — eligibility, insurance, and how Iranian families apply.
Building a Canadian credit score from zero as a newcomer
How to build a Canadian credit score from zero — secured cards, credit reports, and common mistakes.
Express Entry vs Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): which path is right for you
Express Entry vs Provincial Nominee Programs — how they differ and which path may fit your profile.
Renting your first apartment in Canada with no credit or references
Renting your first apartment in Canada without credit — deposits, guarantors, leases, and tenant rights.
Your provincial health card & finding a family doctor in Canada
How to get your provincial health card and find a family doctor in Canada as a newcomer.
Getting your Iranian degree recognized in Canada (ECA)
Getting your Iranian degree recognized in Canada with an ECA (WES/ICAS) for immigration and jobs.
RRSP, TFSA and FHSA explained for newcomers to Canada
RRSP, TFSA and FHSA explained for newcomers — what they are and how to start saving tax-free in Canada.
Best newcomer bank accounts in Canada (2026)
A full comparison of RBC, TD, Scotiabank, BMO and CIBC newcomer banking programs for 2026.
Your first Canadian tax return as an Iranian newcomer
Filing your first Canadian tax return as an Iranian newcomer — benefits, GST/HST credit, and deadlines.
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