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If you’re a newcomer to Canada, we can help. ISSofBC provides free immigrant services including settlement support, employment programs, English classes, and more.
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September 30 an opportunity to reflect and learn
September 29, 2021
ISSofBC offices will be closed Thursday, September 30 in recognition and acknowledgment of the first National Day for Truth and...
10 bursaries awarded at 2021 virtual AGM
September 21, 2021
A virtual celebration highlighting valuable bursary donor contributions and the impact the awards have on newcomer recipients and their educational...
ISSofBC ramps up operations welcoming Afghan refugees
September 8, 2021
As part of our mission to serve those displaced by conflict, ISSofBC staff ramped up operations to welcome Afghan refugee...
Stories
Single-minded focus and hard work lead to desired job in just one year
English was not the only barrier that Shadi faced when she began her job search. But this mining engineer made full use of the career advice she received at ISSofBC and the services available to her. A year after arriving here, she was working in a comparable capacity at a BC Cleantech company.
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Newcomers have streamlined access to care through services provided by ISSofBC and co-located partners in these fully-integrated service facilities.
Vancouver
ISSofBC Welcome Centre is a one-stop support centre offering essential newcomer services including temporary housing and multilingual wellness support.
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Surrey
ISSofBC Welcome Centre-Surrey brings together under one roof, services meeting the immediate needs of newcomer immigrants and refugees in a community it has served for many years.
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About Us
Through our dedicated staff, volunteers and community partners, we provide a variety of support services for immigrants and refugees to help them get settled, find careers and learn all they need to know about starting their new lives in Canada.
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