Our Goals
To help newcomers get
settled in London or surrounding areas and to
assist with their integration into Canadian
society.
Criteria of eligibility:
Eligibility is based on the following
criteria set by Citizenship and Immigration
Canada:
1. A permanent
resident of Canada
OR
2. An individual who has been
allowed to remain here and to whom CIC has granted temporary resident status (including
Minister's Permit holders or people who have
received special permission to remain in Canada
for the purpose of becoming a permanent resident)
OR
3. A non-immigrant foreign
caregiver who may subsequently apply for permanent
resident status from within Canada, under the
terms of the Live-In Caregiver Program (or the
former Foreign Domestic Movement program).
While the Immigrant Settlement
and Adaptation Program (ISAP) is mainly for
newcomers, other eligible immigrants may also
qualify regardless of how long
they have been in Canada. They may still need
help in adapting to Canadian society and integrating
into the community.
For more information or to make
an appointment call (519) 850-2236 or send an
email to: gu@acfo-ls.org.
Our services are free.
Available Services
- Host programs and accompaniment
services
- Orientation and information
- Interpretation and translation
- Referrals to other community
services:
- Individual counselling
- Employment and education
- Services and support for
survivors of catastrophic stress and/or
war
Example of Services Provided
Initial assessment of immediate
needs
- Help with finding housing accommodations
- Assistance with shopping for
clothing and household items
- Help completing government
forms, obtaining a health card and
social insurance card
- Help registering children in
school
- Accompaniment to other community
services
- Information on regional resources
and services: banking, shopping, transportation,
health services, cultural and recreational
activities, education, training and legal
services
- Information on evaluation of
acquired academic credentials
- Information on second language
courses and basic skills upgrading courses
- Information to start a business
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