Centre for Immigrant and Community Services - Welcome Centre Markham South

Application

Make an appointment by calling our offices or drop by our service location to arrange a meeting with a settlement counsellor

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Newcomers, immigrants, citizens and refugees *limited services for International Students

Fees

None

Languages

English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Tamil ; Persian

Language Note

Translation services offered. Provides direct phone links to trained interpreters who are knowledgeable about the services offered

Area(s) Served

York Region and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provide free one-on-one settlement service by phone, virtual or in-person * offer support in access support services in immigration, citizenship, housing, health, education, employment, labour, welfare and benefits, taxation, business, transportation, recreation, and more

Settlement support services include the following areas:

PR card renewal
citizenship application
Ontario Electricity Support Program
Canada Child Benefit/Healthy Smiles Ontario
tax preparation service for low income families
Trillium Drug Program
Canada Emergency Response Benefit, EI application
Seniors Benefits: OAS, GIS, Drug benefits
settlement related services and information sessions

Settlement Services