Supports the social and economic integration of Francophone newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers, post-secondary international students, provincial nomine...

Supports the social and economic integration of Francophone newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers, post-secondary international students, provincial nomine...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, including refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers, post-secondary international students, provincial nominees who are not yet permanent residents, and recentl...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers (excluding live-in caregivers), post-secondary international students...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers, post-secondary international students, provincial nominees who are n...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers (excluding live-in caregivers), post-secondary international students...

Supports the social and economic integration of newcomers who are not eligible to receive services from federally funded programs. Program serves refugee claimants, temporary foreign workers (excluding live-in caregivers), post-secondary international students...

Helps African immigrants acquire the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to assimilate into Canadian culture. Works to reduce dependence on government assistance. Offers assistance with immigration, integration, and job search. Also provides counsellin...

Free 10-week program to support adults age 19 or older in learning the Discover Canada Study Guide and preparing for the Canadian Citizenship Test. Must be a Permanent Resident or in Canada under CUAET (Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel). Regis...

Legal Aid BC (LABC) provides duty counsel services for people in detention at the Canada Border Services Agency's enforcement centre in Vancouver. Duty counsel provides advice regarding procedures, legal rights, and may appear on a client's behalf at detention...

Volunteer-run organization coordinates the activities of all organizations concerned with citizenship. Sponsors Citizenship Day ceremonies at Citizenship Court followed with welcoming receptions. Also offers recognition awards to secondary school students. Ser...

Provides support to engage Farsi-speaking newcomers, refugees, and refugee claimants to help them feel at home in Canada. Services include help finding accommodation, locating free and low-cost furniture and household needs, completing application forms, and n...

Provides supervised, temporary accommodation for government-assisted refugee families and singles; also available for refugee claimants if space is available. Houses classrooms for language learning, a newcomer youth drop-in and resource centre, employment ser...

Offers settlement assistance to newcomers in a variety of formats and languages including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, and Tagalog. One-to-One Services include assessment, information, and referral to community services. Settlement workers assist wit...

Responsible for hearing cases and making decisions on immigration and refugee matters in accordance with the law. The Refugee Protection Division (RPD) hears and decides claims for refugee protection made in Canada in keeping with the Immigration and Refugee P...

Provides free legal representation and advice to low-income refugee claimants, immigrants, and people without legal status. Among other services, it will take on complex and/or time sensitive refugee claims, appeals and cases of systemic importance. Priority i...

Administers the Immigration and Citizenship Act and related regulations, provides for the admission of immigrants and non-immigrants to Canada, and conducts citizenship testing and ceremony events. Issues passports, visas, electronic travel authorizations (eTA...

Works to increase public awareness about and provide support to refugees and refugee claimants leaving Middle Eastern countries because of persecution based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Provides legal support for queer refugees; settlement service...

Grassroots lobby and support group offers immigration information and support to queer, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, while working to end discrimination in Canada's immigration regulations. Helps Canadians who have partners of other national...

Provides legal information, referrals, and representation to clients on issues related to refugee, immigration, poverty, and family laws. Services are offered remotely primarily by email or by phone; in-person services are available on an as-needed basis. Offi...

Provides eligible low-income people with a lawyer, under certain circumstances. Apply at all Legal Aid BC local agents and regional centres, or by phoning the LABC Call Centre.Representation Services (Serious Family Law Matters) are provided in situations such...

Provides free and confidential support, advocacy, legal information, referrals, form completion assistance, and family court accompaniment within Vancouver and Metro Vancouver for women who are navigating the legal system. Advocacy services address issues rela...

Provides free legal assistance to migrant workers dealing with employment standards or immigration law issues in BC. Prioritizes clients on closed work permits or employer-specific work permits (including caregivers and migrant agricultural workers). Also assi...

Assists refugee claimants to prepare for their refugee hearing through two resources. The Refugee Hearing Preparation Guide is a step-by-step brochure that educates, guides, and supports refugee claimants who are preparing for their refugee hearings. Informs a...

Facilitates private sponsorship for refugees, supports private sponsors, and offers workshops on refugee issues. Services are delivered remotely by phone, email, and Zoom. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.