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Refugee Claim Process support

Who does COMPASS assist?

Refugee Claimants

Protected Persons and Convention Refugees

What services does COMPASS offer?

Refugee Support

Refugee Claim Process Support

  • Assistance with Initial Refugee Claim Documents 
  • Referrals to Lawyers 
  • Legal Aid Application
  • Document Translation (Spanish, Arabic)
  • Hearing Preparation and Facilitation
  • Permanent Residence and Family Reunification Applications
Application

Initial Application Processes for

  • Ontario Works
  • Work Permits
  • Community Housing and Housing Supports 
  • School Registration and Study Permits 
  • Travel Document Applications 
Connection

Connection to Community Resources including

  • English Language Assessments
  • ESL classes and other Language Learning Supports
  • Employment Preparation and Search
  • Medical and other Health Resources and Supports
Important

Important Information about COMPASS

NO FEES! We do not charge a fee for any of our services

COMPASS is generously supported by individuals, businesses, churches, and grants

Get Involved

COME and add to a growing story of impact that needs no ending. COME and help us ensure that we become so valuable to our community that we could not, not, be here; that none of us could imagine being without each other.

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We are a Living Wage Employer

COMPASS Refugee Centre pays all permanent and contract staff a Living Wage. We also encourage all organizations that apply for funding to request enough to enable them to pay their staff a living wage.

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  • About
    • Staff Team
    • Governance
    • Foundations
  • Programs
    • ASSIST
    • ACCOMPANY
    • ADVOCATE
  • Events & Stories
    • Events Calendar
    • Ride for Refuge
    • Stories
  • Blog
  • Take Action
    • Volunteer
    • Intern
    • Contact
  • Donor Portal
  • Donate
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