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Individual meeting
Individual meeting
Your gateway to AIEM’s integration services in Montréal
In brief
The individual meeting is a core reception and orientation service at AIEM. It helps you review your situation, identify your needs, and build a personalized action plan to support your settlement and integration in Québec.
A key service at the heart of AIEM’s support
At Accueil aux immigrants de l’Est de Montréal (AIEM), the individual meeting is often the first step in the integration pathway. It allows for a comprehensive understanding of your situation and ensures coherent orientation toward the services best suited to your needs.
This service is part of AIEM’s free support offer, designed to assist immigrants with settlement, integration, and autonomy in Montréal.
Why schedule an individual meeting?
Upon arrival in Québec, procedures can feel complex and difficult to prioritize. The individual meeting provides a space for listening and support to:
- Clarify your personal and migration situation
- Identify your immediate and short-term needs
- Better understand the steps to take
- Be referred to the right services at the right time
- Strengthen your autonomy from the very first steps
What happens during an individual meeting?
The meeting is held with a qualified AIEM staff member. It may include:
An assessment of your settlement situation
A review of your current situation and ongoing procedures
Identification of your priorities
Information on essential steps
Referral to internal or external services
Depending on your situation, you may be referred to:
- First settlement steps
- Objectif Intégration
- French-language learning
- Family services
- Socio-professional integration
- Psychosocial support
- Community partner resources
Examples of procedures we can help with
The individual meeting can support you, among other things, with:
- Work permits
- Permanent residence
- Canadian citizenship
- Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ)
- Study permits and CAQ for studies
- Family sponsorship
- Financial assistance and benefits
- Comparative evaluation of diplomas obtained outside Québec
- Travel documents for permanent residents or accepted refugees
The 3 steps of individual support
1. Understanding your situation
We take the time to understand your background, needs, and objectives.
2. Building a personalized action plan
Together, we develop a clear and realistic plan to structure your procedures.
3. Follow-up and
orientation
We support you in your steps and remain available to answer your questions.
Who is the individual meeting for?
The individual meeting is offered based on your situation and available services. Within the Programme d’accompagnement et de soutien à l’intégration (PASI), access may depend on eligibility.
To participate in AIEM activities, you must have an up-to-date AIEM file.
Book an appointment
To book an appointment, call 514 723-4939.Our team will inform you of availability and next steps.
Depending on eligibility, this activity may be carried out under PASI.
Language framework
- Service offered in French
- Adaptation possible depending on your language level
- French is used as the main language of communication
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Yes. This service is offered free of charge by AIEM.
This activity is carried out, in French, thanks to the financial support of the ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI), as part of the Programme d’accompagnement et de soutien à l’intégration (PASI).
