Refugee Sponsorship Training Program
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  • Sponsorship
    • The Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program
    • Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH)
    • Groups of Five
    • Community Sponsors
    • Latest News & Updates
  • Refugees
    • Are You Eligible?
    • Preparing for an Interview
    • What You Can Expect
    • Your Rights as a Privately Sponsored Refugee
    • One-Year Window (Family Reunification)
    • Persecution Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression
  • Applications
    • Application Forms
    • Canadian Visa Offices Abroad
    • Processing Times
  • Responsibilities
    • Overview of Sponsorship Responsibilities
    • Settlement Planning
    • Settlement Services
    • Orientation
    • SAHs: Best Practices for Monitoring
    • Post-Arrival Requirements for Private Sponsorship
    • IRCC Resources
    • RAP (Resettlement Assistance Program) Rates
    • Minimum Financial Support Calculator
    • Form to Declare Funds and Assets on Arrival
  • BVOR
    • What is the Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) Program ?
    • How to Sponsor a Refugee under the BVOR Program
    • BVOR Sponsor Journey
    • BVOR Refugee Profiles
    • BVOR Reasons for Resettlement
    • BVOR Refugee Backgrounders
    • BVOR Application Forms
    • BVOR Training & Events
    • BVOR Sponsor Videos
    • RAP (Resettlement Assistance Program) Rates
    • Workplace Sponsorship and BVOR
    • BVOR News
  • JAS
    • Joint Assistance Sponsorships (JAS)
    • FAQs
    • JAS Profiles
  • Initiatives
    • Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP)
    • LGBTQ2 Refugee Sponsorships
    • Connect with Settlement Support
  • Training
    • Training Session Calendar
    • E-Training
    • Become a SAH – Mandatory Course
  • Resources
    • RSTP Bulletins
    • IRCC Resources
    • Fact Sheets on Getting Ready
    • Fact Sheets on Applying
    • Fact Sheets on Ensuring a Successful Sponsorship Year
    • Brochures
    • Video Library
    • Past Webinars
    • Blog
  • Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) Take Effect on May 1

    As of May 01, 2026, IRCC is introducing co-payments to certain services covered by the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).

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  • Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) Rates Increased on January 26, 2026

    The RAP Rates have increased as of January 26, 2026

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  • Extension of Temporary Pause on Group of Five and Community Sponsor Applications

    IRCC has extended the temporary pause on applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program until December 31, 2026.

    Learn More

Are you interested in sponsoring refugees?

The RSTP provides training and support to Canadian refugee sponsorship groups. Refer to our resources and attend training sessions.

Learn more about Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH)

Learn more about Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH)

Learn more about Community Sponsors

Learn more about Community Sponsors

Learn more about Groups of Five

Learn more about Groups of Five

Learn more about Sponsored Refugees

Learn more about Sponsored Refugees

Upcoming training sessions

Apr

29

National webinar, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#5. Preparing for and transitioning to month 13 of the sponsorship’

May

5

National webinar: ‘Ask us anything about the BVOR refugee sponsorship program’

May

6

National webinar: ‘Info session: scam and fraud awareness & prevention’

Featured resources

  • Fact Sheets

  • Minimum Financial Support Calculator

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Application forms

Refugee Sponsorship Application Forms

For Sponsorship Agreement Holders

For Groups of Five

For Community Sponsors

Forms for Refugee Applicants

One-year Window Application

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