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Our Mission

The Eamonn O’Loghlin Irish Canadian Immigration Centre assists Irish diaspora from across the island of Ireland, offering outreach and information, nationally, in 3 key areas:

Immigration System Navigation
Employment Guidance and Resources
Social Services Navigation

Our Core Values

Trust: leveraging and building on our reputation
Awareness and Understanding: of the evolving needs of Irish diaspora
Collaboration: with stakeholders across governments and communities
Diversity: recognizing non-traditional diasporas and the myriad complexities of Irishness

What We Offer

Our consultation services are national across Canada.  Reach out from wherever you are!  Join our national webinars. In person newcomer events take place in Vancouver and Toronto.

I/CAN gives information, not advice. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is your main resource for immigration matters.  Contact with I/CAN cannot be seen to replace legal/professional advice. Read I/CAN’s Privacy Policy HERE

All services are free and confidential.

We Provide:

information on work permits, permanent residency, and citizenship, sign-posting to information (we cannot give case-specific advice or tell you which immigration stream to select)
seminars / webinars facilitated by specialists
essential guides and up-to-date news
settlement info
wellbeing services

Need a Job?

We:

host a LinkedIn group for networking
offer regular employment webinars with critical tips and tools
direct to professional Irish networking organizations across Canada
provide employment guides on our website
post jobs from corporate partners on Facebook and LinkedIn

Need Assistance Completing Applications?

We’ll direct you to IRCC’s application forms.  Ask us questions and we will endeavour to get you non-case-specific information.  For in-depth assistance, if you choose to use an immigration lawyer or regulated Canadian immigration consultant, IRCC can help you to understand what constitutes an authorized representative:

lawyers and paralegals who are members in good standing of a Canadian provincial or territorial law society
lawyers and paralegals who are members in good standing of a Canadian provincial or territorial law society
immigration consultants who are members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council
IRCC tips on how to avoid being a victim of fraud

Keep Up To Date

Follow us on social media for news, events, and tips. Tune into our podcast for helpful, in depth information:

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News & Events

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Irish Canadian Immigration Centre

Irish Canadian Immigration Centre

Resources, nationally, in 3 key areas: immigration, employment, social services.


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MONDAY MORNING MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS: Building your community has many benefits for your mental health and wellbeing, it creates a sense of belonging in your new home and helps in reducing isolating feelings and help you to adjust to your new life in Canada.Ideas for building your community:Meetup.com: meet people based on common interests or hobbies in your local area. ‘Irish in’ Facebook pages: Contains information from Irish people in your area about renting accommodation, clubs and events near you.Community/Recreation centres: Community/Recreation centres may have gyms, pools, ice rinks and affordable classes/short-term courses.Public Libraries: Check out your local library for information on programs, classes and events.Eventbrite: Find local events in areas such as music, hobbies, business, nightlife or food & drink.I/CAN |Feel at Home/ Irish Canadian Community Organizations: Find lists of groups to meet new people at such as GAA Teams, Running Clubs, Irish cultural societies, Vancouver Queer Irish (VQI), Irish women's network, Irish radio etc.irishcanadianimmigrationcentre.org/feel-at-home-irish-canadian-community-organizations/ If you want to explore any resources available to you while you are living in Canada, you can reach out to I/CAN's Social Care Advisor for support. All contact with I/CAN is free and confidential.Email: s.ogorman@irishcdn.orgCall/Text: 778-689-9590#mentalhealth #wellbeing #irishincanada #irishinbc #irishinvancouver #irishintoronto #irishincalgary #irishinedmonton See MoreSee Less
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Winter’s last hurrah! What are you doing today? Here’s what our friends are up to in Montreal.Physical activity is important for being healthy. According to the Government of Canada we all need ‘to move more and sit less as part of their everyday to help them achieve their optimal health’. Taking part in physical activities helps to decrease stress, improves mood, helps prevent chronic diseases and gives energy and strength.#mentalhealth #wellbeing #irishincanada #irishinBC #irishinvancouver #irishintoronto #irishincalgary See MoreSee Less
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March is Canadian Fraud Prevention month! Check out these tips to help you avoid rental scams.Things to watch out for:• Unverifiable landlord details• Unusually low rent• Requests for deposits before viewing a property• Stolen property photosHow to protect yourself:•Never send money until you’ve signed a formal lease and viewed a property in person.•Always confirm the landlord’s identity/legitimacy of the property before proceeding.•If you spot a potentially fraudulent listing, please report it to the proper authorities.If you ever feel you were a victim of fraud, Canada.ca encourages people to report fraud to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). Also, visit the Government of Canada website to learn tips on how to protect yourself from scams and fraud.See more here: What to do if you're a victim of fraud – CAFC: antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/scams-fraudes/victim-victime-eng.htm Canada.ca fraud and scams – Canada.ca: competition-bureau.canada.ca/en/fraud-and-scams #irishincanada #irishinbc #irishintoronto #irishinvancouver #irishincalgary See MoreSee Less
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Join us in Vancouver at our Irish Newcomer event in BCIT next THURSDAY March 20th. For more info and how to register go to our link here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/vancouver-new-arrivals-welcome-event-tickets-1267476439149?aff=oddtdtcreatorHope to see you there! #irishinvancouver See MoreSee Less
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