Foreign Credentials Recognition (FCR) is a process that focuses on officially verifying, assessing and acknowledging the foreign credentials such as education and work experience, and determining if a newcomer meets the requirements to get license for professional practice or employment in Canada. This process is crucial for immigrants and foreign-trained professionals who wish to work in their field of expertise in Canada.

The information session will cover the topics outlined below:

• Introduction to Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) Program
• Introduction to FCR Services
• Understanding the difference between FCR & FCE
• Working in Canada as a Newcomer: Regulated & Non-regulated Professions
• Provincial Licensing
• The crucial role of FCR Navigators in:
• One-on-one counselling
• Webinars/Workshops
• FCR Mentorship
• Collaborations between SOPA & Regulatory Authorities
• Available Loan & Support Services
• SOPA Registration Process

Presenters:

Rajmonda Deliallisi (FCR Navigator) assists newcomers moving to:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

Shivam Oheri (FCR Navigator) assists newcomers moving to:

• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland & Labrador
• Nova Scotia
• Prince Edward Island
• Ontario

For a listing of all Planning for Canada events, click here.