This session will allow you to find out if you can apply for a work permit and how to do it.
After identifying if you are eligible, we will provide a guide that describes the steps who have to follow in order to get or extend your work permit.
The information is based on the experience we have at FCJ Refugee Centre supporting our clients applying to a work permit.
Here are the links:
1.The Impact of COVID-19 in the Immigration System
Date: Wednesday August 12 at 10:00 am
OCASI – The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants is pleased to announce a webinar for frontline workers on: The Impact of COVID-19 in the Immigration System: Measures in the Refugee Process
Presented by Francisco Rico-Martinez Co-director, FCJ Refugee Centre
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced government institutions to work differently. This webinar will present an overview on the impact of COVID-19 on the immigration and refugee system, including measures by the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). We will look at how the IRB is gradually re-opening, how the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) is resuming in-person hearings, the option of a file review and the video-conference hearings pilot, IRCC changes on inland refugee claims and more.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdeqorz4uG91b9g2r1BP1cxnc6y-k1UOB
2. Housing needs for immigrants and resources
Date: Thursday August 13 at 10:00 am
During this webinar we will provide an overview on the challenges that refugee claimants and precarious migrants face in finding a place to stay in the city, whether that is a temporary shelter or more permanent housing through the rental market. Join us on this webinar and learn about the housing situation for immigrants, what to do in emergency cases, how to find a shelter, how to search for a house. Also we will talk about resources like rent support from Ontario Works, furniture bank, etc.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6759701139307944976
3. Updates about Refugee Hearings and Procedures
Date: Thursday August 13 at 2:00 pm
Settlement Assistance and Family Support Services and FCJ Refugee Centre invite you to attend a Virtual Info Session for refugee claimants. This is a free online information session on August 13, Thursday, at 2 pm. Learn about the new way of making a refugee claim inside Canada, the option of file reviews the resumption of in-person hearings at IRB’s Refugee Protection Division, the pilot project of video-conference hearings, and many more.
To register, please click this link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/105627192305978380
Our Annual Report is ready. You are welcome to read and download the document, and find out all the programs implemented during 2019 thanks to all our supporters.
The first week of August we are facilitating an informative session on the Humanitarian and Compassionate application in English and Spanish.
For registrations:
Wednesday August 5th at 10:30 am :
Para inscribirte en la sesion en espanol presiona el enlace y llena el formulario con tu nombre
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4134104755261269263
Thursday August 6th at 10:30 am:
To register follow the link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6523128018139393807
We’re excited to announce that we’re beginning an exciting new fundraising campaign! Solidarity Steps for the FCJ Refugee Centre!
Take from us what you need, and give to each other what you can.
This is the guiding philosophy of not only the FCJ Refugee Centre, but is at the very core of our common humanity.
In recent months, we have seen an enormous shift in the ways in which we interact, live our daily lives, and see the world around us.
We have seen the turmoil that can be brought out in people when they are forced into situations of fear and vulnerability – circumstances so many of us who grew up in Canada with so many privileges have never had to face.
But we’ve also seen the generosity of the spirit of our community.
Our mandate is to support all uprooted people, and to keep our door open to the community. From our homes to yours, we stand with you in solidarity. Our door is open today as it will be tomorrow.
Please check out our page, and stay tuned for more updates, weekly calls to action, how you can stay engaged, and more information about our upcoming walk-a-thon!
Stay safe, stay well, and stay kind.
In solidarity,
The FCJ Refugee Centre Community
You are invited to participate in our upcoming webinar on how to get ready for your refugee hearing . The webinar will be provided in 2 languages:Spanish and English
Te invitamos a participar en la sesion informativa virtual (webinar) sobre como estar preparad@ para tu audiencia de refugio. La sesion sera facilitada en Ingles y Espanol
Miercoles Julio 22 Sesion en Espanol
Para registrarte sigue el enlace siguiente: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4203938037125854989
Thursday July 23: Webinar in English
For registration follow the link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7146822690310036237
FCJ Refugee Centre is starting the Virtual English Classes in Summer.
If you are interested in participate you only need a computer, tablet or phone with a webcam, access to internet and a quiet space.
VIRTUAL ENGLISH CLASS REGISTRATION LINK
Below you can find the Registration link for the first English Class
Monday 2:00 pm (class is full, no more registrations available)
Monday 3:30pm : https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/381666183158347020
ESPANOL
El Centro de refugio inicia en Julio las clases de ingles online. SI estas interesad@ te invitamos a registrarte en la clase de las 3:30 pm
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7721291127628681488
PORTUGUESE
O Centro para Refugiados FCJ vai iniciar aulas virtuais de inglês na próxima semana. Caso tenha interesse de participar só é necessário ter acesso à um computador, celular ou tablet com camera, acesso à internet e um espaço silencioso.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7721291127628681488
Learn how the Immigration and Refugee Board is gradually re-opening its doors. During the presentation we will talk about the RPD resumption of in-person hearings, the option of a file reviews, pilot of video-conference hearings, new refugee inland claim procedures, etc.
The session is for refugee claimants who are waiting for their refugee hearing. Front line workers are also welcome to join the sessions.
FCJ Refugee Centre is offering special info sessions talking about the IRB announces in 4 different languages as follow:
Date |
Time |
Language |
LINK |
| July 15th | 10:30 am | English | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9045915666323481357
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| July 15th | 2:00 pm | Spanish | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6624409531425971213
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| July 16th | 10:30 am | Arabic | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2687991877578287631
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| July 16th | 2:00 pm | Portuguese | https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1166492085261977101
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Isabel Inclan, New Canadian Media
The spread of COVID-19 in several farms across the country and the death of three Mexican farmworkers in Southwestern Ontario has exposed the overcrowding in which they live on some farms, the lack of official inspection to guarantee distance and protection during the pandemic, and even suspicions of labour exploitation.
Many workers in places surrounded by the risk to get coronavirus are reluctant to be tested for COVID-19. Why? Their temporary immigration status makes them feel afraid to be returned to Mexico if they are positive, as reported by migrant workers´ advocates. […]
The webinar is focused on the services we are providing on our Primary Care Clinic and other health care services throughout Toronto for non-status populations. During the session, we will talk about how the clinics are working during COVID, and what is going to happen in the following months.
Toronto is a Sanctuary City, meaning no one can ask information regarding immigration status when accessing city services. Also, in an emergency, you cannot be refused service at the hospital, even without a health card. The conversation will include what to do during those emergencies.
Take advantage of this informative session and feel free to ask any questions related to the services we are providing.
For registration follow the link:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6280739579842438670
Durante la conversación del miercoles haremos una revisión de la condición laboral de trabajadores temporales extranjeros, las dificultades que están enfrentando debido al COVID- 19 y las opciones de ayuda.
Hablaremos de los programas actualmente disponibles para trabajadores migrantes y alternativas cuando no son elegibles. El FCJ Refugee Centre sigue brindando servicios a los trabajadores migrantes, haciendo referencias, representando casos ante inmigración y otras autoridades.
Nuestro programa busca crear conciencia sobre la problemática de la trata de personas, en particular sobre casos internacionales y explotación laboral. Nuestro equipo de trabajo tiene capacidad de apoyar en diferentes idiomas (español, portugués, y francés entre otros); Si usted esta experimentando cualquier tipo de explotación, contáctenos en nuestra oficina 416-469-9754 o en nuestro teléfono WhatsApp 647-9712153. Los trabajadores migrantes siguen llegando a Canadá. Debidoa la pandemia la situación para los migrantes sin estatus es más difícil: el aislamiento, la explotación y los abusos aumentaron en el último periodo
Registration to the Virtual Info Session/ Webinar:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4156764589938815502
The federal government has conducted mostly remote inspections of Ontario farms that employ migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, instead of physically entering the properties to make sure the labourers’ living conditions are safe.
Employment and Social Development Canada, the department responsible for the inspections, told CBC News that over the last four months, all the farms it inspected during the initial 14-day mandatory quarantine period complied with the rules as of June 12. […]
Kathryn Blaze Baum and Tavia Grant, The Globe and Mail
When the novel coronavirus pandemic hit in March, the annual flow of farm labour into Canada hung in the balance.
Farmers feared that border closings and grounded planes would prevent agricultural workers, coming from countries such as Mexico, Guatemala and Jamaica, from reaching their fields and greenhouses in time for the seeding season. Knowing this, Ottawa allowed entry of temporary foreign workers critical to the food system.
Conditions – including a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival – were put in place to protect Canadians. But advocates and health officials say not enough was done to protect the workers themselves. […]
You are invited to join our FCJ Webinar on Thursday July 16, 2020.
During the Virtual Info Session Francisco Rico, the co-director of the FCJ Refugee Centre will provide an overview of the impact of the COVID-19 in the immigration procedures. The presentation will include the refugee process updates announced last week. The conversation will include key elements that you have to take into consideration and be better prepare for your refugee hearing.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2687991877578287631
Guia Como Registrarse en las Sesiones Informativas Virtuales (FCJ webinar)
Actividades organizadas en línea por la Red de Jóvenes del FCJ durante la pandemia de COVID-19:
La Red de Jóvenes del FCJ mantiene las reuniones de los miércoles, pero ahora de manera virtual, en línea.
La Red de Jóvenes del FCJ está celebranbo cenas virtuales en familia el último miércoles de cada mes.
¡Estás invitad@ a unirte al grupo!
Activities online implemented by the FCJ Youth Network during the COVID-19:
The FCJ Youth Network keeps the Wednesdays meetings but now they are virtual meetings.
FCJ Youth Network is doing Virtual Family Dinners last Wednesday of every month.
You are invited to join the group!
Migrant worker advocates say the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for the federal government to create a new mechanism for foreign workers to access critical benefits like employment insurance (EI).
Debbie Douglas, executive director of the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, told the House human resources committee on Monday that the government must find a way to ensure that temporary foreign workers (TFWs) can access the benefits they’re already paying into, such as the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) and EI benefits. […]
Isabel Inclan, New Canadian Media
Migrant workers’ advocates are calling on the federal government to adopt a holistic approach to address human trafficking that encompasses prevention, social protections, accountability, and labour mobility.
Migrant groups said existing government programs and policies fail to protect some migrant workers who are most susceptible to labour trafficking. […]
On the World Refugee Day we prepared a special Newsletter to say thank you for your support! Every Action Counts!
At FCJ Refugee Centre we continue working in solidarity with precarious migrants. We understand that this is a difficult and uncertain time for many. We recognize that precarious migrants are severely affected already as racialized and marginalized persons. With the health and safety of our entire community in mind we did some adjustments to our daily work environment.
Thank you for join us at our virtual Open House. We wanted to show you how we have kept the door open for precarious migrants.
We continue to remotely offer as many services as possible by phone, e-mail, or any other electronic means available to us. Due to the donations and help received we have been able to continue offering our services and supporting individuals and families who do not have access to emergency benefits.
During the Open House we launched our video “Borderless Humanity” to say thank you for your support through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transparency is how we say thank you.
