Priority assistance is given to individuals who have low income, have difficulty speaking or understanding English, have little / no knowledge of the Canadian legal system and have issues not covered by other legal agencies.

Financial assessment guidelines are used to determine client eligibility.

Although legal advocacy services are provided free of charge, filing or application fees are at clients’ expense.

1. Email legaladvocacy@mosaicbc.org or call 604-254-9626
2. We will call you to assess your eligibility
3. We will schedule an intake assessment with a legal advocate at the MOSAIC Vancouver office. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to complete the necessary paperwork.

During our intake assessment, we may provide summary assessment or refer you to another organization or agency for specialized support.

Interpreter services may be available upon request. For your first visit, please bring a friend or relative to assist in interpretation.

Applying for Humanitarian and Compassion (H&C) lets immigrants ask for special permission to stay in Canada (for humanitarian and compassionate reasons) while their permanent residence application is processed. Usually H&C is a last attempt to stay in Canada. This guide tells you what to consider before applying and how to apply for H&C.

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Please click on a language below to download a PDF version of: Legal Issues for Newcomers: Information about Income Security & Government Services for Newcomers to Canada Residing in B.C. (2014).

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