Pre-Arrival Programs & Services
About the Program
ISANS offers a wide range of Pre-Arrival programs designed to support skilled immigrants and their families as they prepare to move to Canada. These services provide both employment and settlement support, helping newcomers make informed decisions and take confident steps toward a successful arrival. Through personalized guidance, our Pre-Arrival clients gain valuable insights into the Canadian job market, credential recognition pathways, and essential settlement topics.
Explore What We Offer
Pre-Arrival Settlement Counselling
Support for refugees and international healthcare professionals coming to Nova Scotia.
Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA)
Pre-arrival employment preparation and settlement support for newcomers to Canada.
Support Services
Note: Not all clients are eligible to access all support services, please confirm with the program coordinator.
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Care for Newcomer Children– Long Term Care Program
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Interpretation/Translation
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Disability Support
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Care for Newcomer Children– Short Term Care Program
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Digital Navigation
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Tech Lending Library
Impact Story
From experience to opportunity: Jowaad is growing a career in Nova Scotia
When Jowaad arrived in Nova Scotia with his family, he brought with him a university degree in Networking and Infrastructure Engineering and 19 years of professional experience in IT, including extensive leadership experience managing IT departments at colleges in the United Kingdom. Despite his strong background, navigating an unfamiliar labour market proved challenging. Jowaad turned…
Testimonials
ISANS helped turn our dream into a real, practical plan. They understood what newcomers truly needed and supported us every step of the way. I was able to secure a job the same week I applied, and my son found work just two weeks after arriving. Don’t underestimate the power of being prepared.
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