Quinte Immigration Services (QUIS)
Site: Belleville
Service: Central Eastern Ontario Translation and Interpretation Services (CEOTIS)
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: VIQ0619 | Last Full Update: 05 Nov 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Citizenship ; Community Connections Program ; CV19 ; Foreign Worker ; Immigration ; Immigration Settlement and Adaptation Program ; Interpretation ; Interpreters ; ISAP ; Live in Care Giver ; Newcomer ; Newcomer Settlement Program ; NSP ; Permanent Resident ; QUIS ; Settlement Services ; Translations ; Translators ; VIQ ; Work Permit |
| Former Name | Quinte United Immigrant Services |
| Legal Name | Quinte United Immigrant Services |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Site Location | Quinte Immigration Services (QUIS) |
| Located In Community | Belleville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | College St E and West St |
| Bus Route Notes | https://www.belleville.ca/residents/page/transit Route 3 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | CV19 Offices closed to the public until further notice * Staff working remotely to provide continued support or services * Please call the office at 613-968-7723 for assitances * Updates will be posted to our website and Facebook page (March 28, 2020) Immigration support agency * referral to economic, social, health, cultural, education and recreational services * Assistance in obtaining Social & Health Insurance, Child Tax Benefits, driver's license, housing and schooling * immigration process assistance * referrals to English Language classes and other services * promote anti-racism and cultural awareness * translation and interpretation services. Community Connections Program -- group activities and information sessions for newly arrived immigrants and refugees of all ages to help orient them to their new community and establish social and professional networks Economic Development Through Immigration (EDTI) -- program designed to match skilled newcomers with employers experiencing labour shortages in the Quinte area Central Eastern Ontario Translation & Interpretation Services -- Fee-for-service language interpretation services and translation services. Call 1-888-968-1065 for more information. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm, some appointments available at Belleville Public Library 4pm-7pm on Wednesdays (must call and book during regular business hours) |
| Meetings | Board of Directors meet at the Belleville Public Library last Wednesday of the month * Annual General Meeting is held in the Fall |
| Areas Served | Hastings County ; Prince Edward County ; Belleville; Trenton; Quinte West; Tweed; Picton; Brighton; Ameliasburgh; Demorestville; Rednersville; Consecon; Hillier; Wellington; Rossmore; Bancroft; Roslin; Napanee; Deseronto; Shannonville; Carrying Place; Campbellford; Marmora; Madoc; |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Appointments preferred |
| Languages | English ; French ; German ; Portuguese ; Russian ; Spanish ; Ukrainian |
| Fees | Service ; QUIS - Free * CEOTIS - Fee for service |
| Service Categories | Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Adult Mentoring Programs ~ Refugees ; Career Exploration ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Career Exploration ~ Refugees ; Cultural Awareness/Competencies Training ; Cultural Transition Counselling ; English as a Second Language ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ; Immigrant/Refugee Support Groups ; Interpretation/Translation ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; School System Advocacy ~ Immigrants (Canada) ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigration Issues ; Volunteer Development ~ Immigrants (Canada) |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-968-7723 |
| Toll Free Phone | CEOTIS only: 1-888-968-1065 |
| After Hours Phone | CEOTIS only: 1-888-968-1065 |
| Fax | 613-968-2597 |
| info@quinteimmigration.ca | |
| Website | www.quinteimmigration.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Reception; Phone: 613-968-7723 ext 0 |
| Primary Executive | Orlando Ferro, Executive Director; Phone: 613-968-7723 ext 223 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1986 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal ; Private |
| Elections | Elections are held at the Annual General Meeting in the Fall |
| Print Material | Available on our website |