Resources for Immigrants

Moving to a new country can be challenging. It can take time to get used to a new language, culture and way of life. Here is list of resources that will help you get started.

NOTE: AMSSA does not provide direct services to newcomers. If you would like to speak to someone, please click HERE to contact an immigrant settlement agency in your community.

Settling in BC

WelcomeBC.ca One-stop, multilingual information about settlement services and English language training for immigrants to BC.

Newcomer's Guide to BC - Basic information for newcomers in the first few months after arrival, available in 11 languages.

ELSA Net Information on English language training for immigrants to BC, including ELSA service providers, ESL and employment programs, and online language learning resources.

Vivre en Colombie Britannique Immigration and settlement information for Francophone immigrants to BC.

Employment

WorkBC Information on career planning and training, labour market information, and links to employment service providers in BC.

Working in Canada Online tool for skilled immigrants to help decide where to live and work in Canada.

Foreign Credentials Recognition Office Federal government office providing information, path-finding and referral services on foreign credential recognition for internationally trained workers.

Government

Citizenship and Immigration Canada Government of Canada information, resources, reports and publications on immigration, settlement and adaptation, citizenship and multiculturalism.

BC Provincial Nominee Program Provincial government program that accelerates the Permanent Resident application process for skilled and/or experienced workers, experienced business persons and family members who want to settle in BC permanently.

Immigration and Refugee Board Independent, administrative tribunal that makes decisions on refugee claims and immigration appeals.

Other

Settlement.Org Resource website for newcomers to Ontario, with information sheets in over 30 languages. While some of the information is specific to Ontario, many of the documents and information sheets apply to all newcomers to Canada.

Canadian Immigrant National print and online magazine reporting on news, issues, programs and services of relevance to immigrants.