--- title: 4 Eastern Ontario Immigration FAQs Answered for Newcomers to Canada description: Find the answers to 4 frequently asked questions about Ontario immigration that all newcomers to Canada need to know. image: https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/iJlTJCM9Hv3it8r5nar0XypSk17jKPyQdl1itL7V1O6SkKtfLUu1hnkHtnOmW0SXRgCHquWcUwEx546PIhV1U3-gLImprhFQNy2IIM5S0qkAHTNB2rDtY6RCoZj21DPb83sbFamhHH59Hz63ipKAU.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/4-eastern-ontario-immigration-faqs#main) - FAQs - [News](https://ontarioeast.ca/news) - [Events](https://ontarioeast.ca/events) - [Ontario East Municipal Conference](https://ontarioeast.ca/happenings/our-team-partners) - [About Us](https://ontarioeast.ca/about-us/) - Search [![site_main_logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/site_main_logo.svg) ![site_main_logo_scrolled](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hubfs/site_main_logo_scrolled.svg) ![Ontario East Economic Development logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=245&height=150&name=logo.png) ![Ontario East Economic Development logo](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=245&height=150&name=logo.png)](https://ontarioeast.ca/) - 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If you’re a [newcomer to Canada](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/newcomers-to-canada) or are planning to immigrate to Ontario, keep reading to learn the answers to frequently asked questions about Ontario immigration, especially to eastern Ontario. Ontario East is a top choice for new Canadians because of its high quality of life, [safe rural](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/choose-where-youll-live-your-dream-love-rural-vs-city-living) and small to medium sized communities, low [cost of living](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/small-cities-rejoice-the-true-cost-of-big-city-living), short commute times, diverse workplaces, and many opportunities for skills development.  > We’ve filled this post with links for you! ## Ontario Immigration FAQs 1. How do I enter Ontario? - Skilled labourers, business people, or graduate students should take advantage of the [Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/ontario-immigrant-nominee-program-set-to-secure-skilled-newcomers) to immigrate to eastern Ontario and help to fill skilled labour gaps in our region.  - The [Express Entry](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/express-entry)[program provides newcomers to Canada with a straightforward way to enter and stay in the country. ](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/express-entry)  2. Where should I live in Ontario? - Don’t just take our word for it, find out why [Ontario East](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/whats-life-actually-like-in-eastern-ontario) has such a high [quality of life](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/find-the-best-quality-of-life), why people choose to live in the region, and why Ontario East is consistently ranked as one of the [best places to live](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/eastern-ontario-city-reaches-best-places-to-live-status-in-ontario).  - Discover **just a few** of the many wonderful communities and [best places to live](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/where-are-the-best-places-to-live-in-eastern-ontario) in the region:  - Ontario East has some of the highest [quality of life](https://offers.ontarioeast.ca/qualityoflife) in the country [![quality of life round up button ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4499088/deb660a4-6e55-4fff-8b90-37e19dd0ee9c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4499088/deb660a4-6e55-4fff-8b90-37e19dd0ee9c) 3. What resources are available to me? - The short answer? So. Many.  [![international student resources](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4499088/c699555c-eca6-41fe-af0b-32bcd09ee726.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4499088/c699555c-eca6-41fe-af0b-32bcd09ee726)   - You’ll find so much [opportunity](https://offers.ontarioeast.ca/en/virtual-referral-system-for-new-canadians-to-skilled-trades) here [![skilled trade jobs](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4499088/80e436cc-dc4d-4725-ae87-0c9f9ae960f7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4499088/80e436cc-dc4d-4725-ae87-0c9f9ae960f7) - Here’s a collection of some of the best [resources for newcomers to Canada](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/best-resources-for-newcomers-to-canada) - You’ll find [training and jobs](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/newcomers-to-canada) in Ontario East - These [organizations are helping newcomers to Canada](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/organizations-helping-newcomers-to-canada)  - Need [relocation advice](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/relocation-advice-for-newcomers-to-canada)? - Get local help once you [arrive in Ontario East](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/how-newcomers-to-canada-can-benefit-from-immigration-resources)  - Connect with [Local Immigration Partnerships](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/5-ways-local-immigration-partnerships-help-newcomers-get-established) now ![Ontario Immigration](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/2KwvnKFGsf6SCH2hhuH9Pz2furmhQaM3IgcHnXqNNIHh8mvnXG3_w4tpqYnQpn1BYROkVoN6vyKdEA8_S0qLr4L7Qh4vWd8QvFo460FKUMETAT4CB2W_vtAnINEmscR4NnVBGw4yYzDZ0F4URpNnW.jpg?width=624&height=351&name=2KwvnKFGsf6SCH2hhuH9Pz2furmhQaM3IgcHnXqNNIHh8mvnXG3_w4tpqYnQpn1BYROkVoN6vyKdEA8_S0qLr4L7Qh4vWd8QvFo460FKUMETAT4CB2W_vtAnINEmscR4NnVBGw4yYzDZ0F4URpNnW.jpg) 4. What can I expect when I move to Canada?  - Canada is a four season [country with weather](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/how-to-thrive-in-winter-in-canada) as diverse as the population; you’ll thrive in [Canada](https://blog.ontarioeast.ca/moving-to-canada-heres-what-to-expect-from-canadian-weather) all year long! - Expect [resources for job seekers](https://offers.ontarioeast.ca/jobseekerresources) and... 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