The settlement services at ASAAP cater to newcomers from South Asia and the Middle East who are living in Ontario and identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer (LGBTQ+), and/or living with HIV. We do this by offering one-on-one support, workshops, and referrals to assist individuals in settling into their new life in Canada.   

 

Eligibility Criteria

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• Permanent Residents of Canada. 

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• Individuals who have been selected to become permanent residents (pending verifications) and who have been informed, by a letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. 

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• Protected Persons as defined in Section 95 of Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IPRA). 

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• Temporary foreign workers who hold or received approval of a work permit under section 112 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) or received initial approval for permanent residence under section 113 of the IRPR. 

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Services

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• Group Information & Orientation Sessions (financial literacy, skills upgrading for employment, foreign credentials assessment, bridging programs, and family-related topics). 

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• One-on-One Support. 

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• Community Resources. 

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• Referrals: Internal and External (related to skills upgrading, language training, translation services, recreation programs, employment and legal services, food banks, free furniture, and other community services). 

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• Translation & Interpretation. 

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• Transportation Support for those who would not otherwise be able to access the services.