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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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ISSofBC celebrates volunteer contributions
February 28, 2019
Richmond and Vancouver volunteers were honoured for their dedication towards supporting immigrants and refugees as they build new lives in Canada.
2018 ISSofBC Multilingual Outcomes Survey
February 8, 2019
If you have accessed ISSofBC services in 2018, we want to hear from you! ISSofBC is asking for your participation in...
ISSofBC Welcome Centre first stop in Swedish officials’ Vancouver study trip
January 15, 2019
ISSofBC Welcome Centre was the first stop among service provider organizations on the itinerary of a week-long study tour by...
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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