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DISCOVER YOUR OPTIONS

We have many services that can support you to build your life in British
Columbia. Answer the questions below to find the best settlement, language and
career or job options for you, wherever you are in BC.

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OUR STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2025


WE HAVE A VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF BC

Read our new Strategic Plan that explains our approach to continuing and
expanding our support of immigrants and refugees in British Columbia:

Our new Strategic Plan


GET SETTLED

Our multilingual staff can support you and your family to get settled, make
friends, and understand your new life in Canada.

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GET SETTLED

LEARN ENGLISH

Whether you’re a newcomer to Canada or an international student, we can help you
achieve your language goals!

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LEARN ENGLISH

FIND WORK/START A BUSINESS

We can support you to learn about the local job market, gain workplace skills
and meet employers. If you dream of being self-employed, we can guide your
business idea.

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FIND WORK/START A BUSINESS

BECOME A CITIZEN

If you are interested in immigrating and becoming a citizen, we provide a number
of resources.

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BECOME A CITIZEN

GET SETTLED

GET SETTLED

Our multilingual staff can support you and your family to get settled, make
friends, and understand your new life in Canada.

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LEARN ENGLISH

LEARN ENGLISH

Whether you’re a newcomer to Canada or an international student, we can help you
achieve your language goals!

Read More

FIND WORK/START A BUSINESS

FIND WORK/START A BUSINESS

We can support you to learn about the local job market, gain workplace skills
and meet employers. If you dream of being self-employed, we can guide your
business idea.

Read More

BECOME A CITIZEN

BECOME A CITIZEN

If you are interested in immigrating and becoming a citizen, we provide a number
of resources.

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GIVING TUESDAY 2024


LET’S SUPPORT REFUGEES TOGETHER. DONATE TODAY!

On December 3rd, please join us in supporting refugees from around the world as
they build their lives in British Columbia.

In partnership with CanadaHelps, we hope to raise money to enhance the support
we offer refugees!

Learn about this year’s fundraising appeal



PROGRAMS & SERVICES

If you’re a newcomer to Canada, we can support you with free services including
settlement support, career and employment programs, English classes, and refugee
services.

Learn about your rights and responsibilities as a client of ISSofBC.

If you have any compliments or concerns about our services, please contact
feedback@issbc.org.





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VISITING OUR OFFICES

Please phone us to make an appointment before coming into our offices. We have
offices across Metro Vancouver, so find the details of your nearest location
here.

We try to serve all clients in a timely manner but please note that ISSofBC is
not a government organization and we only provide services to newcomers living
in British Columbia.

If you are outside of Canada, please contact IRCC (formerly CIC).


OUR FUNDERS

For over 50 years we have worked with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada (IRCC) and the Government of British Columbia to provide a range of key
services for immigrants and refugees who arrive and live in British Columbia.

We thank the IRCC and the Government of BC for their support and funding.







RESOURCES

Find the most up-to-date information and learning tools including settlement
services, learning English, careers and employment, and refugee support.



CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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NEWCOMER SUPPORT

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REFUGEE CLAIMS PROCESS

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REFUGEE RESOURCES

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TOOLS TO LEARN ENGLISH

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TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION

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NEWS

See what we’re up to at ISSofBC!



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News

December 13, 2024

A HEARTFELT HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: SUPPORTING NEWCOMER ENTREPRENEURS

As the holiday season approaches, it’s a great time to think about gifts that…

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December 12, 2024

THANK YOU FOR DONATING! READ MARI’S STORY

Stories of Learning and Hope

December 10, 2024

HOW EXPERT GUIDANCE AND TRAINING TRANSFORMED A CAREER IN CANADA’S THRIVING
TOURISM INDUSTRY

Stories of Learning and Hope

December 5, 2024

HOW THE GATEWAY PROGRAM HELPED A NEWCOMER LAND A JOB IN BC’S TOURISM INDUSTRY


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HIRE A NEWCOMER

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new opportunities for you to grow your business. We can help you tap into a
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Our offices are situated on the unceded and ancestral territories of the
xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱w˙7mesh (Squamish), Səl Ìlwətaʔ/Selilwitulh
(Tsleil-Wauthuth), Qw’o:ntl’an (Kwantlen), q̓ ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm
(Kwikwetlem), QiqÈyt (Qayqayt), θenasc̓əwaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), Lheidli
T’enneh, Qat’muk (Ktunaxa) and sngaytskstx tum-ula7xw (Sinixt) Nations.

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