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Welcome Centre Immigrant Services [Durham Region]

Welcome Centre Immigrant Services [Durham Region], Pickering - Bayly St


Description

Settlement and Orientation Services

  • assistance with housing, health care
  • Social Insurance Numbers
  • community and government resources
  • child care, basic needs

Language Instruction and Assessment

  • English classes with computer aided instruction
  • childminding and transportation allowance for eligible candidates

Accreditation and Qualifications Information

  • accreditation information
  • assistance and information for internationally trained professionals
  • accreditation portfolio assistance and action plans

Employment Related Services

  • job search workshops
  • Pathway to Newcomer Success
  • Hiring Immigrant Professional Talent
  • mentoring, networking
  • resume assistance
  • return to work action plans
  • job search resources
  • free internet and access to computers

Language Supports

  • translation and interpretation services

Resource Area

  • access to computers with Internet, Wi-Fi
  • photocopiers, scanners
  • telephones
  • webcams/headphones

Tax Preparation Assistance

  • income tax clinic during tax season

Other Services

  • other services determined based on needs (such as legal services, mental health services, culturally-appropriate family counselling)



Eligibility
Immigrants, Convention refugees, permanent residents less than 5 years in Canada, live-in caregivers
Seasonal Income Tax Clinic - newcomers; income eligibility 1 person $35,000 2 persons $45,000 and $2,500 for each additional person; current and last year
Application Process
Call the Welcome Centre Communication Centre at 1-877-761-1155 to book or re-book an appointment or for any other information.
Seasonal Income Tax Clinic - to book appointment call 1-877-761-1155 or local 905-420-3008, or email [email protected]
Toll Free
1-877-761-1155
Office
905-420-3008
Website
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Email
[email protected]
Languages
Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Pashto, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu
Fees
None
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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Copyright
Information Durham
Last Updated On
July 24, 2024
Address
1400 Bayly St, Unit 5
Pickering, ON, L1W 3R2
Intersection: Liverpool Rd and Bayly St; Beside Pickering GO Station
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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Sat
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Sun
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Durham Region
  • Pickering