Are You Eligible for IRCC Settlement Services as a Temporary Resident?

Who are Temporary Residents? Temporary residents are foreign nationals who are in Canada for a short period, including those working, visiting, or studying.

What are Settlement Services? Settlement services are free resources provided to help newcomers adjust to life in Canada. These services include language training, employment assistance, community connections, and more.

Eligibility for IRCC’s Settlement Services

General Eligibility Some temporary residents in Canada are eligible for settlement services funded by the federal government. However, eligibility criteria vary by service provider, as each organization sets its own rules and services.

Specific Groups Eligible for Settlement Services:

1. Workers:
• Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) with a work permit under section 112 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR).
• TFWs approved for permanent residence under section 113 of IRPR.
• Temporary residents selected by eligible employers through IRCC’s Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) can access specific services like needs and assets assessment, referrals, and information/orientation.
  
  
2. Those Transitioning to Permanent Residence:
• Temporary residents who have completed their Application for Permanent Residence (APR) under the AIP or Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) and received confirmation from IRCC.
• AIP and RNIP applicants are eligible for services including needs and assets assessment, referrals, information, orientation, and community connections.
  
  
3. Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds:
• Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET): Ukrainian nationals with a TR visa or permit are eligible for settlement services until March 31, 2025.
• Gaza Public Policy: Foreign nationals with a TRV due to the crisis in Gaza and their eligible family members are eligible for services until March 31, 2027.