BC Settlement & Integration Services

Temporary residents and naturalized citizens enhance their community, social, and economic integration through our comprehensive settlement and employment services. Our services are offered in communities across Metro Vancouver and in Fort St. John.

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1-to-1 Consultations

Meet with friendly staff to gain information about living and working in Canada, answers to your questions, and resources for you and your family.
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Career Mentoring & Networking

Expand your professional career networks in Canada through mentorship and networking events.
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English Conversation Groups

Improve your conversational English skills for everyday life in Canada in a supportive and interactive setting.
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Workshops & Webinars

Attend interactive workshops and webinars on a wide range of settlement and employment topics.
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“After attending your workshops, I received the necessary information and learned the next steps to take…I am thankful for your help and guidance.”

Service Eligibility

Temporary foreign workers (work permit holders)
BC provincial nominees who are not yet approved for permanent residency
Post-secondary international students who are eligible to work in Canada
Refugee claimants
Naturalized citizens (citizens born outside Canada) who are actively looking for employment

Update: Services During COVID-19

Select BC Settlement & Integration Services service centres are open for in-person services. This page will be updated as additional service centres re-open.

In-person services are currently available by appointment only.

View the Fort St. John Service Centre COVID-19 Safety & Re-Opening Plan

View the Richmond Service Centre COVID-19 Safety & Re-Opening Plan

We also continue to offer services through telephone and online channels during this time.

Upcoming Events

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Settlement

Express Entry & BCPNP Immigration Pathways Info Session (English)

Hosted by: BC Settlement and Integration Services

Hear the latest information about immigration options for work permit holders and international students. Q&A session included. In partnership with Burnaby Public Library Topics include application requirements, Express Entry and the BC Provincial Nominee Program. Please fill out…

June 28, 2022

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Temporary Resident, Citizen

Webinar, Online

Language, Settlement

CELPIP English Exam Info Session with Guest Speaker (English)

Hosted by: BC Settlement and Integration Services

The Canadian English Language Proficiency Language Index Program (CELPIP) is one of the approved English tests for immigration purposes. In this workshop, you will learn about key strategies, study materials, and practice tips from a professional, that might help you…

June 29, 2022

10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Temporary Resident, Citizen

Webinar, Online

Employment, Language

Canadian Workplace Communication Skills (English)

Hosted by: BC Settlement and Integration Services

Make your transition smooth and manageable by learning about Canadian culture and cross-cultural communication skills in the workplace. In partnership with Burnaby Public Library Are you immerse in the Canadian Workplace Culture at your new job? Or are you…

July 5, 2022

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Temporary Resident, Citizen

Language

Virtual English Conversation Group (Tuesdays 5pm)

Hosted by: BC Settlement and Integration Services

Dates: Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 5-6:30pm Registrants are encouraged to attend all 4 sessions In partnership with New Westminster Public Library Practice and improve your English conversation in a supportive setting. Learn common vocabulary and phrases…

July 5, 2022

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Temporary Resident, Citizen

Settlement

Express Entry & BCPNP Immigration Pathways Info Session (English)

Hosted by: BC Settlement and Integration Services

Hear the latest information about immigration options for work permit holders and international students. Q&A session included. Topics include application requirements, Express Entry and the BC Provincial Nominee Program. Please fill out this form 24 hours before the event…

July 12, 2022

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Temporary Resident, Citizen

Webinar, Online

Funded by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs