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==Get help== | ==Get help== | ||
===With | ===With your situation=== | ||
The immigration process is very involved and detailed. Getting legal assistance is highly recommended. Many British Columbia lawyers participate in the '''Lawyer Referral Service''', which can connect you with a lawyer for a half-hour consultation for $25 plus taxes. The lawyer can provide some initial advice on your options. Then, if you and the lawyer agree, you can hire that lawyer at their normal rate. | |||
:Telephone: 604-687-3221 in the Lower Mainland | |||
:Toll-free: 1-800-663-1919 | |||
:Web: [http://lrsbc.org lrsbc.org] | |||
The '''Legal Services Society''' may provide a lawyer for free if you meet the financial guidelines and are facing an immigration proceeding that may remove you from Canada, or you want to claim refugee status. Their website also has [https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/subject.php?sub=10 free publications for immigrants and refugees]. | |||
:Telephone: 604-408-2172 in Greater Vancouver | |||
:Toll-free: 1-866-577-2525 | |||
:Web: [http://legalaid.bc.ca legalaid.bc.ca] | |||
===More information=== | |||
'''Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada''' is the federal government department that facilitates the arrival of immigrants and refugees to Canada. Their website explains federal immigration programs and includes online application forms. | '''Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada''' is the federal government department that facilitates the arrival of immigrants and refugees to Canada. Their website explains federal immigration programs and includes online application forms. | ||
:Toll-free (in Canada): 1-888-242-2100 | :Toll-free (in Canada): 1-888-242-2100 | ||
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'''WelcomeBC''' provides newcomers to British Columbia with information on immigrating to BC, getting settled, and finding employment. | '''WelcomeBC''' provides newcomers to British Columbia with information on immigrating to BC, getting settled, and finding employment. | ||
:Web: [https://www.welcomebc.ca/ welcomebc.ca] | :Web: [https://www.welcomebc.ca/ welcomebc.ca] | ||
The '''Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada''' has details on refugee claims, admissibility hearings, and immigration appeals. | The '''Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada''' has details on refugee claims, admissibility hearings, and immigration appeals. | ||