NEW English Summer Classes

Accelerate your learning and confidence in personal or business conversation and workplace communication today!
Click HERE to learn more about ICA’s fun and affordable summer series for English language learners.

New Reception Hours

Starting July 2nd, our Reception Hours will be from 10:30am to 2:30pm, office hours will remain the same from 8:30am – 4:30pm. Click here for more information.

Immigrant Welcome Centre

Have you recently arrived in Canada?

We are here to help. ICA’s Settlement Services team can work with you to identify your settlement goals, and help you use your strengths and resources to meet your settlement needs.

We provide family and individual support to help navigate the many aspects of your settlement process in the Capital Region.

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Interpretation services available for those eligible.

Required Documents

  1. Permanent Resident Card or Confirmation of Permanent Residency
  2. IFH (Interim Federal Health) card
  3. Single Journey Document
  4. Passport/Visa
  5. Notice of Decision
  6. Any other immigration papers that you hold.

Contact Us

Email: reception@icavictoria.org
Phone: 250.388.4728

New Client Registration            Feedback & Concerns Form

Based on your goals, our Settlement Team may provide the following:

  • Orientation on topics related to life in Canada, including government programs, community resources, rights and responsibilities, the education system and family matters
  • Support for settlement challenges including:
    • Dealing with Isolation and Culture Shock
    • Healthcare Information
    • Housing Research
    • Education (upgrading, and training)
    • Canadian Law and Income Tax
    • Childcare (family concerns)
    • Social Benefits
    • Referals for Employment Services and Support
    • Citizenship, Immigration, and Refugee Protection
    • Human Rights
    • LGBTQ+ Support
    • Supports for Victims of Gender-Based Violence

Learn English (LINC)

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) provides English language training from beginner to advanced levels for adult newcomers to Canada. LINC is funded by the Government of Canada and is FREE for eligible students.

Workshops & Training

At ICA we offer a variety of workshops, skills training and social opportunities to help you build a strong sense of community, learn new skills and improve your English as you settle into your new home in Greater Victoria.

Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS)

A school-based outreach program aimed at helping eligible newcomer students (immigrants and refugees) and their families settle and integrate into their school and community.

Employment Services

Whether you are a newcomer to Canada or an immigrant who has been here for many years, our Employment Services team can assist with job search and skills training programs to help you find work in the Canadian job market.