Find Free Newcomer Services Near You — IRCC supports newcomers in the Central Okanagan and is part of the HelpKelowna settlement directory. The page below covers eligibility, what's offered, and how to get started.
Categories: Newcomers
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) pays for free settlement services to help newcomers adapt to life in Canada. Use IRCC's online finder to see services near you. ▸ Who can use these services? • Permanent residents, including resettled refugees • People approved in principle for permanent residence (you got an approval letter from IRCC) • Protected persons with a positive decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board • Some temporary residents in certain programs (for example, the Rural and Northern Immigration Program) • People approved under certain special pathways Starting April 1, 2026, economic class permanent residents can use these services for a limited time only. ▸ What you can find: • Help finding a job, and help getting a licence for a regulated job • Language assessment and English or French classes (LINC) • Help making a settlement plan • Help preparing for the citizenship test • Connecting with your local community • Services for children, youth, women, seniors, families, refugees, 2SLGBTQI+ people, people with disabilities, and people experiencing gender-based violence ▸ How to use it: 1. Go to ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/ 2. Enter your postal code or city 3. Filter by the services you need 4. Call or email the provider before you go in person ▸ Questions about immigration: IRCC Client Support Centre: 1-888-242-2100 (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm local time; closed on statutory holidays).
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