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Afghan Resettlement

ISSofBC’s Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)

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Career Development

Community Resources

Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture (VAST)

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Reports and Recommended Reading on Anti-Racism

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Legal Support

We have two free legal clinics that can help you. One clinic provides support for people experiencing issues at work, and the other one helps low-income newcomers.

Immigration and Refugee Legal Clinic (IRLC)

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Newcomer Support

We've selected some helpful resources to help you in your first few weeks in Canada. They include tips on how to travel in and around BC, how to access medical care and register your children for school:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on ISSofBC services

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Policies

We have a number of policies and processes to ensure there is accountability in all our services. Learn more about our client and staff responsibilities, as well as our complaints process.

Rights & Responsibilities: how we can serve you better

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Refugee Claims Process

Refugee Resources

Claiming asylum in Canada – what happens?

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Canadian Council for Refugees – Refugee Research

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UNHCR Canada – Help for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

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Special Reports and Publications on Refugees

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Tools to learn English

Janis ESL – Online English Learning Tool

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Truth and Reconciliation

Truth and Reconciliation Day – Metro Vancouver 2024

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Reconciliation Awareness LINC Lessons (RALL)

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Welcome to Our Homelands – [Multi-lingual Educational Videos and Study Guides]

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Get Involved

Are you looking for ways to contribute to our mission of supporting newcomers in British Columbia?

Explore the options below to learn how you can empower the immigrants and refugees who are building their lives in Canada.