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Immigration Help & Awareness

Navigating immigration in a new country is overwhelming. We provide free educational workshops, referral support, and fraud prevention resources so newcomers can access the information and services they need with confidence.

Newcomers & Refugees Ontario-Wide (Online) Free
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Educational Workshops

Free 90-minute workshops covering immigration pathways, settlement services, healthcare enrollment, and how to access government resources available to newcomers.

General Referral Support

We help you navigate public resources, understand general immigration processes, and connect with licensed immigration consultants or legal aid when regulated advice is needed.

Fraud Prevention

Learn to identify unlicensed immigration consultants, document forgery schemes, and predatory practices. We show you how to verify credentials and report suspected fraud.

Workshop Topics

Immigration Pathways

General information on permanent residency, work permits, study permits, and refugee protection processes using publicly available IRCC resources.

Rights & Obligations

Understanding your rights under Canadian immigration law, including appeal rights, interpreter access, and obligations to maintain your status.

Accessing Public Services

How to enroll in healthcare, apply for a SIN, access language training (LINC), and connect with settlement services.

Authorized Representatives

How to verify an immigration consultant's licence through the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, and why it matters.

Fraud Warning Signs

Recognizing unlicensed consultants, document forgery schemes, and predatory practices targeting vulnerable newcomers.

Referral Support Services

Our limited general referral support helps individuals navigate public resources and connect with the right professionals. Available via email or our website.

Understanding general immigration processes
Accessing community and government services (language classes, employment programs, healthcare, housing)
Navigating government websites and portals (IRCC, Service Canada)
Connecting with licensed immigration consultants or legal aid clinics

Important Note

TCHF does not provide immigration legal advice, prepare applications, advise on individual case strategy, or represent anyone before IRCC or any tribunal. Only licensed immigration consultants, lawyers, or authorized representatives provide regulated advice.

Workshops Delivered In:

English
Multilingual support

In-person sessions held at community centres, libraries, and settlement agencies in the GTA.

Program Registration

Register for Immigration Help & Awareness

Sign up for a workshop, request referral support, or let us know how we can help you navigate your journey in Canada.

All information is kept confidential. TCHF does not share personal data with third parties.