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  • 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.

    While this measure will remain in effect until December 31, 2025, IRCC will continue to process PSR applications already received prior to November 29, 2024.

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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

Jan

28

Monthly Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13

Jan

28

Welcoming New Neighbours Through the BVOR Program (Webinar)

Feb

5

Pre-Arrival Services – Support for Preparing Sponsored Refugees for Their Move to Canada

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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