Can I start working before my PR is approved, and can my family come with me?

You do not necessarily have to wait abroad for your PR to be finalised. If a work permit is required, the province can issue a work permit support letter alongside your endorsement, which lets you apply for a temporary work permit and begin working for your designated employer while IRCC processes your permanent residence application.

The program is built around settling your whole household: the settlement plan covers you and your family, and your spouse or partner and dependent children are included in your PR application. You must also show enough funds to support yourself and your family on arrival, unless you are already living and working in Canada on a valid permit. Plan finances and family documents together from the start.