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
    • Check Status of Application
    • 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)
    • The Refugee Sponsorship Support Program (SSP)
    • 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
    • Info Sheets for Getting Ready
    • Info Sheets for Applying
    • Info Sheets for a Successful Sponsorship Year
    • Brochures
    • Video Library
    • Past Webinars
    • Blog
  • *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

Jul

9

PSR Post-Arrival Training: Post-Arrival Responsibilities (For Groups of Five & Community Sponsors in BC)

Jul

14

Ready to Settle Refugee Newcomers (PSR program training for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors)

Jul

15

Webinaire: L’abc du parrainage privé de réfugiés (French language webinar)

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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