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Start here 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. Read More Get Settled Learn English Whether you’re a newcomer to Canada or an international student, we can help you achieve your language goals! Read More 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. Read More Find Work/Start a Business Become a Citizen If you are interested in immigrating and becoming a citizen, we provide a number of resources. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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 . Find Work Learn More Get Settled Learn More Learn English Learn More Start a Business Learn More 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 Learn More Newcomer Support Learn More Refugee Claims Process Learn More Refugee resources Learn More Tools to learn English Learn More Truth and Reconciliation Learn More News See what we’re up to at ISSofBC! View All Posts News May 8, 2024 Call for Proposals – Business Plan Consultant – LCC ISSofBC is seeking expressions of interest from business consultants to assist in the development… News April 24, 2024 Diversity Month – What does ‘diversity’ mean at ISSofBC? Stories of Learning and Hope April 20, 2024 Volunteer of the Month – Jacqueline Morales News April 8, 2024 How can you improve your mental health as a newcomer? Courses and Workshops Courses and Workshops Catalogue Download now View all courses and workshops Hire a Newcomer Hiring immigrants not only helps them build careers in Canada, but also offers new opportunities for you to grow your business. We can help you tap into a hidden talent pool, reap the benefits of a diverse workforce, and customize training for your employees to improve your business. Learn More Join Us Learn More Get Involved Here are a few ways you can contribute to our mission. Get Involved Learn More Volunteer Learn More Ways to Give Learn More Contact Us Get in Touch Stay Up-to-Date For the latest updates by email, sign up here Your Name Email Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 604-684-2561 info@issbc.org 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. Get Support Clients Rights and Responsibilities Get Settled Learn English Find Work Start a Business News Stories Latest News Get Involved Hire a Newcomer Volunteer Ways to Give Donate Online OrganizationOur Teams Join Our Team Locations Contact Events Settlement events Career events Language events © 2024 Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC). 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