I just arrived
Our welcome and integration service supports newcomers through professional advisors offering comprehensive assistance for personal and professional integration.
Individual Services8 services
Settlement and Integration Assistance
Support for RAMQ card, NAS, daycare registration, school enrollment, and settlement procedures.
Help with Administrative Forms
Family allowances, sponsorship applications, citizenship forms, work permit renewals.
Housing Search
Support in finding housing and understanding tenant/landlord rights.
Oath and Notarization
Solemn declarations, invitation letters, travel authorizations, powers of attorney, and certified copies. First 15 copies free for immigrants in Canada less than 5 years.
Tax Returns
Annual tax return assistance through our tax clinic.
Information and Referral
Professional assessment of needs and referrals to appropriate community resources.
Intercultural Mediation and Interpretation
Help understanding government communications and navigating various immigration platforms.
Personalized Follow-up and Psychosocial Support
Referrals to our partners for confidential support and emotional assistance throughout your integration journey.
Group Activities3 services
Information Sessions
Workshops on tenants' rights, budget management, Quebec's school system, taxes, and winter preparation.
Family Vacation Camp
Stays in lakeside cottages near Montréal for families, in an intercultural setting.
Family Outings
Cultural and discovery activities: Québec City, Montmorency Falls, Granby Zoo, Botanical Garden, Biodôme, apple picking, sugar shacks.
Asylum Seekers6 services
CARI supports all newcomers. Asylum seekers benefit from a specific component of our program and are also supported through several other services.
Open Work Permit
Information on the open work permit for asylum seekers and assistance with procedures.
Help with Immigration Forms
Support in completing the required forms for your various administrative procedures.
Referral to Resources
Temporary housing, food assistance, and other essential resources.
Personalized Support
Individual follow-up tailored to your situation with an integration counselor.
Children's School Registration
Admission and registration in welcome classes are determined and ensured by the school board. CARI intervenes at the first level to facilitate contact with the school and standard registration.
Access to Health Services
Information on PFSI (Interim Federal Health Program) and RAMQ registration.
