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Permanent residents in Montréal
Permanent residents in Montréal
Settling permanently in Québec and building your integration pathway
Key information
Permanent residents are fully eligible for AIEM’s free services in Montréal. AIEM supports permanent residents with settlement steps, social and family integration, and participation in community life, particularly in East Montréal.
Support for permanent residents in Montréal
Obtaining permanent residence marks the beginning of a new stage, including access to public services, long-term settlement, and social and civic integration.
At the Accueil aux immigrants de l’Est de Montréal (AIEM), we support permanent residents living in Montréal to facilitate their integration into Québec, at their own pace and according to their needs.
AIEM offers free, well-structured services designed to support the settlement and integration of immigrants.
Essential steps after obtaining permanent residence
Depending on your situation, AIEM can support or guide you with :
- applying for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- registering with the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
- registering with a family doctor
- enrolling children in school, and applying for family benefits.
A structured integration pathway
Permanent residents can access a range of reception, orientation, and integration services offered by AIEM. These may include :
- an individual orientation meeting
- the First steps for settlement (PDI) session
- registration for an Objectif Intégration session when required
- social, cultural, and community group activities
- personalized support services, and intercultural matching activities.
These services aim to support autonomy, understanding of Québec systems, and social participation.
Studies, recognition, and long-term pathways
AIEM can also provide information and guidance regarding comparative evaluation of studies completed outside Québec, returning to school, and English courses, depending on availability.
Medium- and long-term steps
Depending on your eligibility, AIEM can inform and guide you regarding certain steps, such as :
- applying for or renewing a permanent resident card
- sponsorship applications
- applying for Canadian citizenship.
Conditions and service framework
- Services are free of charge.
- An up-to-date AIEM file is required.
- Services are offered in French.
- Access depends on the specific criteria of each service.
Why contact AIEM
AIEM supports permanent residents in achieving long-term settlement in Québec, strengthening autonomy and understanding of public systems, encouraging social and community participation, and fostering a sense of belonging.
AIEM is a community-based organization rooted in East Montréal, including Saint-Léonard, Anjou, Rivière-des-Prairies, and Pointe-aux-Trembles.
Getting started
To book your appointment :
FAQ — Permanent residents
Any person who has obtained permanent residence and lives in Montréal may be eligible, depending on the service.
Ce service est offert grâce à la participation financière du gouvernement du Québec, dans le cadre du Programme d’accompagnement et de soutien à l’intégration (PASI), administré par le ministère de l'immigration, de la Francisation et de l'intégration (MIFI).
