Even though many Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) settlement services are specifically for permanent residents and protected persons, temporary foreign workers (TFWs) can still receive certain settlement services from provincial and territorial governments throughout Canada.
Please be aware that settlement services are available from various providers in all provinces and territories of Canada, each with their own policies, criteria for eligibility, and services.
Can I access IRCC’s settlement services?
The ability to access settlement services is typically based on the requirements setby the specific service provider.
As per IRCC, certain temporary residents in Canada qualify for federal settlement services. The department states that the eligibility criteria for settlement services funded by IRCC for Temporary Foreign Workers are different from those offered by privately funded organizations, non – profits, and provincially or municipally funded service providers.
Five associations that offer support services for immigrant workers in Canada.
Temporary foreign workers in Canada have access to beneficial settlement services and resources that cater to various areas of worry. These areas of focus involve language instruction, acquiring a license or certification for work, securing employment, and integrating into the local community.
These five organizations provide resources that Temporary Foreign Workers can use to assist in their settlement in Canada.
Please be aware that the organizations listed below do not receive funding from IRCC.
Toronto-based services for women who are new to the area (NEW)
NEW is a newcomer services organization that focuses on helping women through its main office in Toronto, Ontario, as well as three other locations in Toronto and North York, Ontario. NEW can assist Temporary Foreign Workers in Ontario by providing them with a range of services in eight different languages.
*NEW provides settlement program services in Arabic, Farsi, Mandarin, Bengali/Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, and Spanish.
fresh services
Help with public services provided by the government.
Classes for learning English
Preparation for the citizenship test.
Assistance with obtaining healthcare, education, housing, and employment.
Ottawa CCI
Place: Ottawa, ON
CCI Ottawa offers a range of settlement services to temporary foreign workers, including assistance with obtainin necessary documents and applications(such as health cardand work permit), well as workshops to prepare for the citizenship test an guidance on living in Ottawa.
CCI has made it clear that they will not complete any paperwork or forms on behalf of a client.
CCI Ottawa offers services
- Assistance in acquiring necessary documents and forms
- Workshops to prepare for the citizenship test will be held on a monthly basis.
- Resources to assist in locating housing and understanding tenants’ rights.
Therapy
- Workshops and events designed for individuals aged 15 to 25.
- Guidance and tips about living in Ottawa
BC Mosaic
Whereabouts: Vancouver, Canada and Burnaby, Canada
Mosaic British Columbia offers assistance to Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) in accessing necessary support and information related to immigration and settling in Canada through the British Columbia Settlement and Integration Services (BCSIS) program.
Services in mosaic
- personalized assistance with settling a situation.
- Assistance with reporting workplace problems as a Temporary Foreign Worker.
- Learning seminars
- Groups for practicing and improving English speaking skills.
- Classes on how to use computers, understanding the rights oftenants, and accessing resources like healthcare and community services.
- Assistance with obtaining financ ialaid and support from the government.
- Networking events
- Emergency support available: getting access to food, hygiene products, toys, and other essentials.
Richmond Multicultural Community Services (RMCS)
The place is Richmond, British Columbia
In addition to offering their settlement services in fifteen languages, RMCS may assist TFWs by giving them relevant and useful information on a range of subjects.
Greek, Arabic, Punjabi, Japanese, Urdu, Vietnamese, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Farsi, and French are among the languages in which RMCS provides services.
RMCS offerings
- Assistance in obtaining government services
- Support for cover letters and resumes
- Data regarding employment and employment trends
- Health care information services
- Conversation lessons in English
- Details about housing and schooling
- Assistance with applications for and renewals of permanent residence
- Details on family member sponsorship
- Support for income taxes
- Assistance with subsidies
- Help with passport, visa, and employment insurance applications
Alberta CSS
Location: Red Deer and Edmonton, Alberta
TFWs can benefit from CSS Alberta’s one-on-one services, which are available in “multiple” languages.
Services provided by CSS Alberta
- Details to assist TFWs in becoming familiar with their new community
- Details regarding children’s access to housing, healthcare, and education
- Assistance in making sense of various forms and applications
- Establishing a connection between newcomers and religious or cultural groups
- Assistance in comprehending choices for permanent residence
