Every refugee deserves a future.
For every newcomer, the first few days in Canada are a critical and memorable time. First impressions are formed, and vivid memories of these days will remain with them for the rest of their lives. CAIR's employees and volunteers usually do all they can to help make the arrival process and initial days and weeks as smooth as possible by focusing both on practical and emotional needs.
The aim of the Newcomer Settlement Services is to assist CAIR's sponsored immigrants in settling and integrating into Canadian society. It includes the delivery of direct services to immigrants, such as orientation, translation, interpretation, referral to community resources, para-professional counselling, and general information.
The first couple of weeks should include assisting with:
CAIR helps Newcomers to access Settlement Services:
CAIR also helps immigrants to filling out these immigration applications: