From the moment you arrive in Quebec, a friendly and professional team will be on hand to guide and support you through every step of the settlement and integration process. From finding accommodation to obtaining your administrative documents (health insurance card, driver’s licence, etc.) to obtaining Canadian citizenship and sponsoring your family members, INICI will be at your side!

Whether you’ve recently arrived in Quebec or have been here for several years, INICI offers a wide range of services.

Important news: this service is now available to international students, people on work holiday visas and temporary workers!

Settling and registering for public services

• Finding housing
• Obtaining health insurance, driver’s licences, family allowances, etc.
• Registering for health care and social services, school, daycare, financial aid, etc.
• Assistance with public services

Help with the steps of immigration

• Applications for permanent residence, CSQ, citizenship, work permit, study permit, etc.
• Translation of documents (birth, marriage and death certificates)
• Referrals for specialized professional services

Mediation and conflict resolution

• Referral to other resources
• Help with food, clothing, furniture, etc.
• Psychosocial support and counselling for victims of domestic violence, organized violence or torture

INICI is one of the organizations designated by the Government of Quebec to help you settle and work in the regions outside Montreal.  These regions are thriving economically, which means they offer great professional opportunities for immigrants in many sectors. Is it your goal to find a job or go to school and live in one of these regions?

INICI and its partners can help you move to a new region (relocation allowance), find a job and take a training course leading to a qualification.

You won’t be alone in this adventure! Find a job in the Regions: https://emploisenregions.ca

Immigration regionalization program

INICI and its partners can help you find a job, get training and move to a region outside Montreal:

• Financial assistance for moving and technical assistance for terminating a lease
• Connecting with regional representatives and organizing recruitment activities with employers
• Visits to different regions and local companies to learn more about them
• Referral to regional partner organizations

Discover regionalization activities

Are you an immigrant looking for a job outside Montreal? Contact us!

Want to explore and learn more about your new community? Want to get involved, network and meet new people? There are lots of activities available to help you discover your new country.

Whether you want to discover what makes Quebec unique, help your community, have fun or meet new people, INICI and its partners offer a wide range of activities that are sure to interest you.

Our activities:

• Cultural and family outings and sports activities
• Volunteering opportunities at job fairs, sports events, festivals, community organizations, citizen engagement activities, etc.
• Meetings with experts on different aspects of life in Quebec: housing, healthcare, community resources, legal rights, the job market, history, culture, civic engagement, etc.

Find out about upcoming activities

Consult the activities calendar

Registrations

Registrations for French courses are open all year round.

INICI has thought of everything and organizes French courses for everyone.

French is essential for your integration in Quebec and for finding a job. INICI organizes part-time French courses for everyone, with several sessions per year: in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Dates of the next sessions

• Autumn 2024: September 30 to December 15, 2024
• Winter 2025: January 6 to March 23, 2025

Course benefits

• For families, a childcare allowance of $9 per training day is available.
• Levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
• Certificate valid for citizenship application.

Modalities

• Part-time: 4h, 6h, 9h, and 12h per week.
• Variable schedules:
  • Morning: Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm
  • Afternoon: Monday to Thursday from 1 pm to 4 pm
  • Evening: Monday to Wednesday from 6 pm to 9 pm, Thursday and Friday from 6 pm to 9 pm
  • Weekend: Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 4 pm

Online registration

1. Access the “Apprendre le français” platform.
2. Click on the button “Part-time French courses for immigrants and native-born Canadians.”
3. Create an “Apprendre le français” account. If you already have an account, log in to it. If you have an Arrima account, use the same credentials.
4. Fill out the application for a part-time French course for immigrants.
5. Scan your documents and attach them to the platform to send them.

Note: If you wish to take the course at ALPA/INICI, you must indicate this when choosing your preferred training location, in this case, ALPA/INICI.

Need help with your pre-registration?

The INICI team is here to support you in your registration and integration. You can request personalized support by clicking HERE. We will contact you as soon as possible to schedule an appointment. Note that this form is not a definitive registration. Depending on your eligibility and course availability, Francisation Québec will contact you for more information.

Conversation groups

Discover an enriching experience with our MIDIS conversation at INICI. These sessions are designed to help you practice your spoken French while exploring Quebec culture. Each week, we cover different aspects of life in Quebec, from local expressions to tips for navigating Quebec society, including discussions about Quebec cinema and much more! Participants interact with volunteer francophone mentors in a friendly and stimulating atmosphere. While we prefer an intermediate level of spoken French, beginners with good oral comprehension are also welcome!

Click here to register

For most immigrants, finding a job in Quebec quickly is a priority. It helps them to integrate more quickly into the host society, support themselves and contribute to Quebec’s prosperity. INICI can help you find a job that matches your skills and dreams! Save time and meet with an employment advisor.

The advisor will suggest a career development plan, and you’ll be enrolled in a program that matches your career goals.

INICI provides free support to all immigrants who are entitled to work in Quebec (permanent residents, people who hold an open work permit, temporary workers, people on work holiday visas, postgraduate international students, etc.).

Ready to Work

INICI developed this new program to help you to find a job in four efficient steps:

1. Make a list of your skills and professional experience
2. Decide on your professional objectives and adjust your professional toolkit (CV, cover letters, etc.)
3. Build your professional brand image and determine your promotional strategy (LinkedIn profile, elevator pitch, networking, social networks, etc.)
4. Find relevant job offers, prepare for and succeed in interviews

Contact us to find out more or make an appointment. 

Explore Your Career

INICI developed this new program to help you restart your career in Quebec in four efficient steps:

1. Identify and list your knowledge and skills
2. Explore your options and choose your career path
3. Make decisions and establish your strategy for the short, medium and long term
4. Draw up an action plan and implement it with the support of your employment advisor and your friends and family

Contact us to learn more or make an appointment.

Welcome to INICI, your integration partner in Quebec. We understand the daily challenges you face as asylum seekers.

You are not alone anymore! In addition to providing you with free French language courses, INICI will assist you in your efforts to find housing and employment that match your skills.

***Places are limited***

Click here to reserve your spot.