Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)

Global Talent Loans Program Info Session - Online
2025-06-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | 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

Old Age Security in Canada
2025-06-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Online, Canada
Free Workshop

免費中文講座

•聯邦退休金

•聯邦養老金

•聯邦長者低收入補助金

•Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

•Old Age Security (OAS)

•Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

主辦單位

ISSofBC- BC省移民服務會

When:

星期四 Thurs – 6月12日, 2025

早上10:00 am – 中午12:00pm

Where:

線上會議 Online

To Register Please Contact Amy Lin

報名請聯絡 Amy Lin 778-372-5869

amy.lin@issbc.org

PR Card Renewal Application - Online
2025-06-11 18:30 - 20:30
Korean/English

Need Help Navigating the PR Card Renewal Process?

Offered by the Settlement Services program at ISSofBC, this free online workshop is designed to support Korean immigrants with the PR card renewal process. This informative session provides essential guidance on completing the application form, understanding urgent case procedures, meeting residency obligations, applying for a PR travel document, and considering voluntary renunciation of permanent residency. Whether your PR card is expiring soon or you’re unsure about your residency requirements, join us to get the information and support you need to maintain your status in Canada.

This session will include the following topics:

How to complete the application form

Urgent Case

Residency Obligation

PR Travel Document

Voluntary Renunciation of PR

For Inquiry:

Send an email to miyoung.suh@issbc.org

Resume & Cover Letter Writing Workshop - BC NSP & Safe Haven Program - Online
2025-06-11 13:00 - 15:00
Looking to improve your resume and cover letter?

Join our Resume & Cover Letter Workshop and gain practical tools, expert tips, and personalized guidance to strengthen your job applications and boost your chances of success in the BC job market.

This session will walk you through the essentials of writing clear, effective, and professional documents that reflect your skills and experience.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

Create a Canadian-style resume tailored to your career goals

Write compelling cover letters that showcase your strengths

Avoid common mistakes that hurt your chances

Use keywords to get noticed by employers and resume scanners

Customize your applications for different job postings

Know where to find free templates, resources, digital tools, and 1-on-1 support

Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Information Session
2025-06-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-03 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

B-Hired Information Session - Online
2025-06-10 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-06 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-06-03 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-30 12:00 - 12:30, 2025-05-27 12:00 - 12:30
ISSofBC offers a free online job readiness and skills training program for newcomer youth to launch their careers in Canada. The B-Hired program provides:▪ Job Readiness workshops▪ Skills Specific/Occupational Skills training leading to certificates▪ Job Search Support/Work Experience Placement▪ Follow-up Support

This dynamic program will provide career counselling and coaching that will help to focus job goals highlighting “in demand” jobs, create an effective Action Plan, resume and polish interview/networking skills resulting in increased confidence for work.

Eligibility Criteria

❑ Youth between age 16 to 29 years old❑ Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person legally entitled to work in Canada❑ Living in British Columbia in Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Richmond, Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, and Squamish❑ Unemployed or Precariously Employed❑ Intermediate to Advanced English (minimum CLB 5+)

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Women’s Peer Support Group in Spanish
2025-06-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-24 14:00 - 16:00 | 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
2025-06-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-24 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
2025-06-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-30 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]
