https://settlement.org/rss/whats-new-on-settlement.org/ The Latest from Settlement.Org for Newcomers en-ca Copyright 20020 OCASI All Rights Reserved. https://settlement.org/ontario/housing/buy-a-home/buying-a-home/is-there-an-affordable-way-to-own-a-home/ https://settlement.org/ontario/housing/buy-a-home/buying-a-home/is-there-an-affordable-way-to-own-a-home/ This alternative to affordable first time home buyers might be a good fit for some. Friday, January 16, 2026 4:29PM https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/sponsorship/sponsorship-basics/what-happens-when-a-private-sponsorship-breaks-down/ https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/sponsorship/sponsorship-basics/what-happens-when-a-private-sponsorship-breaks-down/ A sponsorship breakdown occurs when your sponsoring group stops taking financial responsibility for you based on the sponsorship agreement. Monday, December 8, 2025 11:18AM https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/sponsorship/sponsorship-basics/what-happens-when-a-family-sponsorship-breaks-down/ https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/sponsorship/sponsorship-basics/what-happens-when-a-family-sponsorship-breaks-down/ A family sponsorship breakdown happens when an immigration sponsor refuses to or can no longer financially support the family member they sponsored. Thursday, November 13, 2025 9:09AM https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/permanent-residence/permanent-resident-pr-card/does-my-pr-status-expire-when-my-pr-card-expires/ https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/permanent-residence/permanent-resident-pr-card/does-my-pr-status-expire-when-my-pr-card-expires/ No. Your PR status does not expire when your PR card expires. However, you will need to renew it if you plan to travel outside of Canada. Monday, September 29, 2025 9:37AM https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/immigrating-to-ontario/immigration-categories/what-are-my-rights-while-in-the-process-of-renewing-my-work-permit/ https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/immigrating-to-ontario/immigration-categories/what-are-my-rights-while-in-the-process-of-renewing-my-work-permit/ Once you submit your application to extend or renew your work permit, you can continue working under the same conditions as your current work permit until a decision is made on your application. This is called "maintained status." Monday, September 29, 2025 9:34AM https://settlement.org/ontario/education/colleges-universities-and-institutes/information-for-foreign-students/i-am-an-international-student-can-i-work-in-ontario/ https://settlement.org/ontario/education/colleges-universities-and-institutes/information-for-foreign-students/i-am-an-international-student-can-i-work-in-ontario/ You can work on and off campus while studying with certain limits; you may need a work permit if you want to work more than that. Monday, September 29, 2025 9:24AM https://settlement.org/ontario/health/community-and-public-health/public-and-community-health/how-do-i-get-proof-of-my-vaccinations/ https://settlement.org/ontario/health/community-and-public-health/public-and-community-health/how-do-i-get-proof-of-my-vaccinations/ In Ontario, your vaccine or immunization records are kept in your file at your family doctor’s office. You can also update them with your local Public Health Unit. Monday, September 29, 2025 8:52AM https://settlement.org/ontario/employment/financial-assistance/disability-support/what-is-the-canada-disability-benefit/ https://settlement.org/ontario/employment/financial-assistance/disability-support/what-is-the-canada-disability-benefit/ The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is a financial benefit for adults with disabilities. Friday, September 26, 2025 9:20AM https://settlement.org/ontario/employment/plan-my-career/job-skills-training/are-there-financial-supports-to-help-internationally-trained-professionals/ https://settlement.org/ontario/employment/plan-my-career/job-skills-training/are-there-financial-supports-to-help-internationally-trained-professionals/ Find out about the special loans and available that help internationally trained professionals establish their careers in Canada. Thursday, August 7, 2025 4:58PM https://settlement.org/ontario/employment/professions-and-trades/evaluate-my-credentials/can-i-work-in-canada-with-a-foreign-degree-in-health/ https://settlement.org/ontario/employment/professions-and-trades/evaluate-my-credentials/can-i-work-in-canada-with-a-foreign-degree-in-health/ To work in Canada in a regulated profession you will need to have your education credentials validated first. There are programs to help you do that. Thursday, July 31, 2025 6:09PM