I just arrived
Our welcome and integration service supports immigrants through professional counsellors offering all-around support for personal and professional integration.
Individual Services8 services
Settlement and Integration Help
Support for application of provincial health (RAMQ) and Social Insurance (SIN) card, daycare registration, school registration and settlement process.
Help with Administrative Forms
Family allowances, sponsorship applications, citizenship forms, work permit renewals.
Apartment Search
Support in finding an apartment 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 income tax return assistance through our tax clinic.
Information and Referral
Professional needs evaluation and referral to specific community resources.
Intercultural Mediation and Interpretation
Help in understanding government communications and using the various immigration platforms.
Personalized Follow-ups and Psychosocial Support
Referral to our partners for support and emotional guidance that is confidential throughout the integration journey.
Group Activities3 services
Information Sessions
Workshops on tenant rights, budget management, the Quebec school system, taxes and how to prepare for winter.
Family Vacation Camp
Vacation chalet by a lake near Montréal for families, in an intercultural setting.
Family Outings
Cultural and discovery activities: Quebec City, Montmorency Falls, Granby Zoo, Botanical Garden, Biodome, apple picking, sugar house.
Refugee Claimants6 services
CARI supports all newcomers. Refugee claimants benefit from a specific program and are also supported through several other services.
Open Work Permit
Information on the open work permit for refugee claimants and help with applications.
Help with Immigration Forms
Support in completing the required forms for your various administrative procedures.
Referral to Resources
Temporary housing, food banks and other essential resources.
Personalized Support
Individual follow-up specific to your situation by an integration counsellor.
School Registration for Children
Admission and registration to welcome classes are determined and managed by the school board. CARI helps parents and explains the process.
Access to Health Services
Information on the IFHP (Interim Federal Health Program) and provincial health program (RAMQ) registration.
