Dear Federal Skilled Worker applicant or Provincial Nominee,
On behalf of the Government of Canada, the Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) at
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) would like to encourage you to attend the free
orientation services offered by the Canadian Immigrant Integration Program (CIIP), as
described in the enclosed brochure.
You, your spouse and your working age dependents become eligible to participate in CIIP
when you are completing the application process for a Canadian immigration visa, usually at
the stage where you have been requested to undergo your medical examinations, and security
and background checks have been initiated. Please be aware that being eligible for, or
actually participating in an orientation session, is not a guarantee or an indicator that your
immigration application will ultimately be successful or that you will receive an immigrant
visa.
The purpose of the CIIP orientation session is to help you understand how to use labour
market information and how to get your credentials/qualifications assessed and recognized.
You will also learn how to access local resources through Canadian partners who can help in
your job search and in the settlement process. Immigrants to Canada who have participated
in these sessions have described them as very important to their early labour market success.
CIIP services are offered in a number of locations in India, China, the Philippines and the
United Kingdom. Services will also be available in other countries depending on demand,
including Scandinavia, the Middle East and South East Asia. More information about service
locations can be found at the CIIP website, www.newcomersuccess.ca where you can also
register to participate in an orientation session. CIIP staff will require a copy of the
correspondence you received from CIC, verifying your eligibility as a Federal Skilled
Worker, or Provincial Nominee, or as a spouse or an adult dependent of the principal
applicant.
The CIIP sessions are very popular and space is limited. We encourage you to register early
to secure a spot in an upcoming session.
The FCRO also encourages you to visit our website, www.credentials.gc.ca where you can
find additional helpful resources about working in Canada.
The Foreign Credentials Referral Office
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Ottawa, Canada
www.credentials.gc.ca
IF YOU want I can send you the brochure
