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Overview of the Claim Process
Refugee Claim Settlement Worker

Applying for Social Assistance
Opening a Bank Account

Health Resources
Work Permit Application

Related Category Resources

  • Refugee-related Application Videos

    From finding the correct documents to submitting your work permit application online, SOS offers a step-by-step video series to help you process your refugee claimant application.

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  • Refugee Claimant Workshops

    Settlement Orientation Services (SOS) runs weekly orientation sessions for refugee claimants covering information on health and settlement services.

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  • At the Hearing

    The hearing will last approximately 3.5 hours where you will be asked questions about information stated in the Basis of Claim Form.

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