Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)

Women’s Peer Support Group in Spanish
2025-05-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre, 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2L7, Canada
Are you a newcomer Spanish speaking woman interested in:

Having your experience;
Learning about Canadian Culture;
Making new friends;
Gathering Information on services andresources?

We invite you to come and join us.
When:Every Saturday fromApril 5th until June 7th , 2025From 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Where:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2
Contact us:Slavica Stevanovic at:Slavica.Stevanovic@issbc.orgOr by the phone at 236.688.7160

Women’s Peer Support Group in Chinese
2025-05-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-26 11:00 - 13:00 | ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre, 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2L7, Canada
Are you a newcomer Chinese speaking woman interested in:

Having your experience;
Learning about Canadian Culture;
Making new friends;
Gathering Information on services andresources?

We invite you to come and join us.
When:Every Saturday fromApril 5th until June 7th , 2025From 1:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where:2610 Victoria Dr.Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2
Contact us:Slavica Stevanovic at:Slavica.Stevanovic@issbc.orgOr by the phone at 236.688.7160

Friday Conversation Circle – Online
2025-05-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-02 10:00 - 11:30
Are you a Newcomer who would like to:▪ Connect with others, and practice English?▪ Learn more about your community and Canada?▪ Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence?

We are here to support you!

Join our Online Fridays Conversation Circle via MS TEAMS! Connect, communicate, and grow your confidence in English through fun and friendly conversations. It’s a great way to meet others, share stories, and feel part of the community.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ Permanent Residents and Protected Persons living in the Lower Mainland, BC.❑ International Student, Refugee Claimants, and Temporary Foreign Workers ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.❑ Naturalized Canadian citizens ONLY living in Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows.

Note: Registration is required to receive the Teams link.

For Inquiries: Send an email to [yumiko.king@issbc.org] or call [778-372-6568]

Global Talent Loans Program Info Session - Online
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Online – Zoom
Global Talent Loans Program is part of the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Project in Canada, and we are the service provider for BC residents who are:

Permanent Residents

Naturalized Canadian Citizens

Protected Person / Granted Refugee

Our info session will cover the following:

Overview of Global Talent Loans Program

Eligibility Criteria

Program Offerings

Our info sessions are held regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm PDT

Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Information Session
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00
Thank you for your interest in the Career Paths program!
ISSofBC is a non-profit organization, and Career Paths is an employment program designed to assist newcomers in reconnecting with their pre-arrival occupations/careers. The program is government-funded and comes at no cost to you. Here are some of the services we offer:

FUNDED Skills Training and Upgrading

ACTION PLANNING based on your career goals

CREDENTIAL EVALUATION

One-On-One JOB SEARCH Support

MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYER OR INDUSTRY EVENTS FOR NETWORKING

EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS

PRACTICUM OPPORTUNITIES (can include RELATED/ALIGNED OCCUPATIONS)

Thank you for your interest in participating in the Career Paths Information Session at ISSofBC!
As a skilled immigrant, this is your opportunity to learn how Career Paths can assist you with returning to your pre-arrival profession.
In this session you will learn more information on our services, such as:
– Credential evaluations and obtaining BC licenses
– Regulatory body and association memberships
– Skills and course funding
– Career planning and job search support
– Work placement opportunities
– Connections to BC employers
– Access to BC Mentors

Thank you for your interest and look forward to meeting you soon!

Career Paths Team

Online Citizenship Test Training (Session-06) - Online
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00
تدريب إلكتروني لاجتياز اختبار الجنسية الكندية (الجلسة السادسة) – جلسة افتراضية

English/Arabic

Want to Practice for the Citizenship Test?

Offered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility, required documents, application steps, fees, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen.

Join our online practice session for the citizenship test, which’s a great way to prepare for your exam!

يُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي

ندعوكم للانضمام إلى جلستنا التدريبية الإلكترونية للتحضير لاختبار الجنسية، والتي تمثل فرصة متميزة للاستعداد بشكل متكامل وفعّال.

For Inquiry:

Send an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org

Practicing The Citizenship Test Questionnaire (Session-05) - Online
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00
التدريب على نموذج اختبار الجنسية الكندية (الجلسة الخامسة) – جلسة افتراضية

English/Arabic

Ready to Test Your Knowledge for the Citizenship Exam?

Offered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility, required documents, application steps, fees, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen.

We invite you to join us for a practice session on the citizenship test questionnaire.

يُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي

ندعوك للانضمام إلينا في جلسة تدريبية على أسئلة اختبار الجنسية.

For Inquiry:

Send an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org

Prepare for Your Canadian Citizenship Test (Session-04) - Online
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00
التحضير لاختبار الجنسية الكندية (الجلسة الرابعة) – جلسة افتراضية

English/Arabic

Are You Prepared to Pass the Canadian Citizenship Test?

Offered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility, required documents, application steps, fees, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen.

This session aims to provide a comprehensive and effective approach for reviewing the Discover Canada book in preparation for the citizenship test.

يُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي

تهدف هذه الجلسة خصيصاً إلى تقديم طريقة شاملة وفعالة لمراجعة كتاب “اكتشف كندا” استعدادًا لاختبار الجنسية.

For Inquiry:

Send an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org

Effectively Tracking The Status of Your Citizenship Application (Session-03) - Online
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00
تتبُّع حالة طلب الحصول على الجنسية الكندية بشكل فعّال (الجلسة الثالثة) – جلسة افتراضية

English/Arabic

Want to Track Your Citizenship Application with Ease?

Offered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility, required documents, application steps, fees, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen.

This Session will provide you with information on creating a citizenship application tracker, allowing you to monitor the status of your citizenship application process.

يُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي

تهدف هذه الجلسة إلى تزويدك بالمعلومات اللازمة لإنشاء أداة لتتبع طلب الجنسية، مما يمكّنك من متابعة مراحل وإجراءات طلبك بكل سهولة

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For Inquiry:

Send an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org

Citizenship Online Application/Citizenship Portal (Session-02) - Online
2025-05-15 10:00 - 12:00
طلب الجنسية إلكترونيًا / منصة الجنسية (الجلسة الثانية) – جلسة افتراضية

English/Arabic

Manual or Online? Discover the Ways Available to Apply for Your Citizenship

Offered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC, this 6-part session series provides essential information for those preparing to obtain the Canadian citizenship. Each session covers key topics such as eligibility, required documents, application steps, fees, and the citizenship test. Join us to gain the knowledge and support you need on your path to becoming a Canadian citizen.

This session will focus exclusively on the online application process and how to create the citizenship portal account.

يُقدَّم خلال برنامج خدمات الاستقرار، من سلسلة تتكّون من 6 جلسات تهدف إلى توفير معلومات أساسية للذين يستعدون للحصول على الجنسية الكندية. تغطي كل جلسة مواضيع رئيسية مثل شروط التأهيل، الوثائق المطلوبة، خطوات تقديم الطلب، الرسوم، واختبار الجنسية. انضموا إلينا لاكتساب المعرفة والدعم الذي تحتاجونه في طريقكم نحو أن تصبحوا مواطنين كندي

ستركز هذه الجلسة حصريًا على عملية التقديم إلكترونيًا وكيفية إنشاء حساب على منصة الجنسية

For Inquiry:

Send an email to huda.bolow@issbc.org

Conflict Literacy at the Workplace
2025-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | ISSofBC Vancouver Welcome Centre, 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2L7, Canada
Are you ready to enhance your workplace skills and navigate conflicts effectively? Whether you aim to improve communication, resolve disputes, or strengthen your professional relationships, our FREE online webinar is for you!Are you ready to handle workplace conflicts?Get basic awareness, knowledge, and practical strategies to engage in conflicts productively.Learn easy and effective techniques to manage workplace disagreements.Enhance your conflict literacy to retain your job and succeed in your career.
