Updated February 14, 2023
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As Soon as Possible:
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- Rest
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- Get a SIM card and Phone plan
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- Send HUVI your new contact information
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- Set up Say Hi and/or Google Translate app
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- Print passport pages (photo page and Canadian VISA page) and Work Permits
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- Have host family write a letter acknowledging the temporary address.
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- Read the blog to start getting an idea of what to expect
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- Read about Resources that are available to you
First 7 Days:
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- Get a SIN (tax number) from Service Canada
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- Register for MSP (healthcare) from Service BC
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- Get a BC services card
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- Check out our Job Board
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- Register with Work BC (Help with job search, free bus pass, free laptop, and free work clothes)
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- Register with the Settlement Services agency in your area:
South Island | Cowichan Valley | Nanaimo | Comox Valley | North Island
- Register with the Settlement Services agency in your area:
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- Post your needs to our Classifieds Board
- Register for food share
- If you need help, please complete the I need help form
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- Register for English classes
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- Open a bank account
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- Apply for $3000 / adult and $1500 / child from the Government of Canada
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- Apply for Hardship Assistance from the Government of British Columbia
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- Apply for free recreation pass: South Island / Mid-Island / North Island
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- Find events to meet other Ukrainians
First 14 Days:
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- Get vaccinated (if needed)
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- Connect with the Ukrainian Centre or Ukrainian Church in your area to meet people
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- Register for counselling
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- Read about Resources that are available to you
First 30-45 Days:
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- Start work
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- Attend events and start to form social networks
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- Get prescription refills (if needed)
First 60 Days:
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- Get your medical exam
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- Get a Canadian driver’s license (if desired)
First 90 Days:
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- Find permanent housing
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- Send HUVI your new address
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- Look for furniture and other household goods
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- Complete vaccinations
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- Volunteer to help newly arriving Ukrainians – you’re now the expert!