Language Services

The language barrier is one of the most serious challenges when moving to a new country. Edmonton's Immigration Services Association provides help in overcoming this barrier.

EISA Provides

• Translation of documents such as Diploma / Marriage / Birth / Divorce certificates or other professional documents.
• Interpretation to help you understand appointments with the government or other organizations.

Must Do

• For Translation:
  • Bring Up to 5 original documents
  • Bring your Permanent Residence Card or Immigration Document
  • A completed "Language Bank Translation Request Form" (you can get this at the EISA)
• For Interpretation
  • Give EISA at least 1 week notice so they can find a volunteer to help you
  • Bring your Permanent Residence Card or Immigration document
  • A completed "Language Bank Translation Request Form" (you can get this at the EISA)
  • Please make sure you know the time and place where you will need an interpreter

Please make sure you bring your immigration document and originals of the documents you want us to translate.

Each Fee

• For Translation: FREE
  • if you have been in Canada for Less than 1 year
• For Interpretation: FREE
  • for immigrants living in Canada for Less than 3 years

If you have been in Canada longer then that there will be a small fee for each service.

Contact

Language Bank staff
Phone: (780) 474-8445 / for more information