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Latest News and Information
Get important updates and information on Canada’s Afghan Resettlement Program from trusted news sources.
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How to Help – ISSofBC Initiatives
Support ISSofBC in welcoming Afghan refugees to Metro Vancouver.
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Resources for Private Sponsorship of Refugees
Learn about Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.
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COVID Work Environment Protocols
Learn how ISSofBC is providing a healthy and safe environment for reopening the workplace that eliminates the risk of COVID-19 infection.
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Latest
Get important updates and information on COVID-19-related developments that affect your daily life.
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Blogs
ISSofBC shares COVID-19-related tips and strategies for keeping safe, remaining healthy and moving forward in this unusual time.
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COVID-19: The Big Picture
Learn all about COVID-19 from outbreak updates to facts and myths.
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Do you have COVID-19? Take this test
This self-assessment tool will help determine whether you may need further assessment for COVID-19.
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Health
From physical distancing facts sheets to illustrated guides on how to care for someone in your household with COVID-19, learn the best practices on how to keep healthy and safe.
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Supports for Employees
Learn what Government of Canada and Province of BC benefits you may be eligible for during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Supports for Small and Mid-Sized Employers
Learn about the supports and benefits you may be eligible for as a Canadian employer whose business has been affected by COVID-19.
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Mental & Emotional Well-Being
Learn how to manage your well-being during these uncertain times with supports and resources from mental health experts.
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Individuals and Family
Learn how to interact constructively with children during this time of confinement along with other supports and resources for individuals and families.
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Immigration
Learn about changes to immigration policies, visa status, applications and other IRCC services.
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Citizenship and Immigration
If you are interested in immigrating, watch this video series to help you navigate your way before arriving and during...
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Getting Started in BC
Moving to a new city can be challenging. Luckily, Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world....
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General Questions and Answers
Questions: I need information on English programs for landed immigrants. The LINC program is a free, basic English training program for...
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Public Services
Learn more about Vancouver’s health services, legal support, public schools, transit, and libraries.
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Register for LINC
LINC stands for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada. The LINC program is one of the immigrant settlement services provided...
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ISSofBC Digital Literacy Curriculum Resource
The ISSofBC Digital Literacy Curriculum Resource was designed as face-to-face instruction to aid English language instructors and those in the...
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Janis’s ESL
This website has links to fun activities and quizzes connected to your English language classroom studies. Talk to your teacher...
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Technology for Learning
Learn about how ISSofBC’s LINC program utilizes current technology trends, contributing to a dynamic classroom environment that improves language learning.
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Preschool Special Projects
As part of the ISSofBC Preschool practice, all teachers write documentations from observations of the children. These documentations are used...
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For Newcomers – Immigrant Pathways to Alternative Careers in Technology
If you are having trouble finding work in the technology sector, thinking about an alternative career may lead to big...
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For Employers – Immigrant Pathways to Alternative Careers in Technology
We believe in assisting you to hire newcomers who will grow and enhance the companies they join. We believe in...
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Career Exploration
Navigating the job market is no easy task, especially in a new country. Explore your options using the tools and...
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Working in Canada
Find job profiles, occupational guides, and Canadian labour market information. This page is your introduction to working in Canada. Working...
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Education and Training
Find post-secondary options, accreditation programs, school finder, and student financial aid information here. WorkBC – Discover a range of tools to...
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Job Search
Use these job boards and search engines to help you find gainful employment in your area of expertise and interest....
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Canada’s Afghan Refugee Resettlement Program
Learn more about Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, Canada’s response and how you can help ISSofBC in welcoming Afghan refugee families to...
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Refugees: the big picture
The average number of people forced to flee their homes as refugees doubled between 1997 to 2016.
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Refugee Consultations
With the unprecedented arrival of Syrian Government Assisted Refugees to BC in 2016, ISSofBC took the opportunity to mark their...
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BC Refugee Hub
ISSofBC, in partnership with the Provincial Government of British Columbia, have created this online resource hub to assist and empower...
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Refugee Myths and Facts
Resettling refugees is a proud and important part of Canada’s humanitarian tradition. It reflects our commitment to Canadians and demonstrates...
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Special Reports and Publications on Refugees
Utilizing the experience of over 45 years in the immigrant serving sector, ISSofBC offers statistics, trends, observations and reports on...
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Government Assisted-Refugee Arrival Bulletins
Learn more about the thousands of Government Assisted Refugees ISSofBC has welcomed in over 45 years of serving newcomers to...
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Before you Start
To start a refugee claim in Canada you will need to show who you are and why you are asking for protection.
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IRCC Documents
The refugee claim process is complex and involves many forms and documents. This resource explains the different documents.
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How to Make a Claim
In order to apply for Refugee Protection from within Canada, you must fill out and submit a number of important forms.
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Refugee Claim Hearing Preparation
It is important to gather evidence that supports your claim including why you are personally at risk.
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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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Refugee Claim Process Videos
Learn about the Refugee Claim process, how to apply for social assistance, what health resources are available and more through our video series.
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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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