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  • *New! The Private Sponsors’ Resource Booklet on the Arrival & Orientation of Newcomers.

    This booklet is designed to help sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program support newcomers when they first arrive to Canada. Find links to many key resources, information and free support.

    See the Booklet

  • In Solidarity with Refugees

    This World Refugee Day - strengthen your solidarity with refugees through these suggested practices and actions.

    Build Solidarity

  • Temporary Pause on Group of Five and Community Sponsor Applications

    IRCC has temporarily stopped accepting new applications from Groups of Five and Community Sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program as of November 29, 2024. This measure will remain in effect until December 31, 2025.

    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

Sep

30

Webinar for PSR Sponsors: Learning About the Permanent Resident Portal (Online Canada-wide or in-person in Saskatoon)

Sep

30

Info Session: A Review of the Gateway Services at Immigrant Services Calgary (ICS) (Webinar for PSR sponsors in Calgary)

Oct

2

An Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (In-Person Workshop in St. John’s NL)
St. John's, Newfound Land & Labrador

Featured resources

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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