2. Pre-Arrival Supports

2. Pre-Arrival Supports

Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) is a global refugee orientation initiative funded by IRCC and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) which provides information and orientation to refugees prior to their departure to Canada https://coa.iom.int/

They have published some workbooks for new immigrants to Canada, including an English version and a Dari version. Please note these are not confidential and you may provide these workbooks to your judges if they do not already have them.

English version

https://publications.iom.int/books/canadian-orientation-abroad-participant-workbook#:~:text=The%20COA%20Participant%20Workbook%20presents,meaning%20and%20aids%20in%20retention

Dari version

https://publications.iom.int/books/canadian-orientation-abroad-participant-workbook-dari