(Attn Ottawa) Must-know Basics of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program (in-person workshop)

Catholic Centre for Immigrants, Room 113 & 114 219 Argyle Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

If you are looking to sponsor a refugee who is known to you, through Canada's Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, we invite you to join us in person for an introductory crash-course that will give you the tools you need to get started on your sponsorship journey.   We will cover the following topics: […]

Introduction to the BVOR Refugee Sponsorship Program

Virtual

Join us for an insightful and empowering webinar, where you will discover how you can become a catalyst for positive change through refugee sponsorship through Canada’s special program that matches would-be sponsors with refugees in need of resettlement. The Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) program is a partnership between the Canadian government and regular community members […]

Connecting with Settlement Agencies in Ottawa (Virtual)

Virtual

This webinar is suitable for anyone involved in refugee sponsorship in Ottawa, including Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs), Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) sponsors and BVOR sponsors in the region. What you'll learn: Find out which settlement agencies are available to help you in the Ottawa area, and the services these agencies currently provide. Learn about […]

(In-Person in Vancouver) Post-Arrival Budget Calculations for Private Sponsors (PSR Program)

MOSAIC 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC, Canada

*Please note - this training session was rescheduled from February 8th to February 22nd, due to inclement weather. This workshop is being held rain-or-shine (or snow!) IN PERSON, at the Mosaic Head Offices in Vancouver. Address: MOSAIC Head Office: 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC V5R 0E3 From the moment the sponsors submit their PSR application […]

Health Care and Maternity/Parenthood Support Services in British Columbia

Virtual

As per their obligations under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, private refugee sponsoring groups (Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders) are responsible for helping the newcomers they sponsored with accessing settlement support and relevant health care services. During this virtual info session, sponsors in BC will learn about: > Their […]

How to Submit your PSR Application Online / Walkthrough of the Permanent Residence (PR) Portal. (Hybrid. Online & In-Person in Saskatoon)

Newcomer Information Centre Saskatoon 106-129-3rd Avenue North, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

All Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) applications must now be submitted using IRCC’s web portal, called the Permanent Residence Portal. This includes the sponsorships submitted through the Temporary Public Policy to Facilitate the Sponsorship of Sudanese Refugees by Groups of Five and Community Sponsors. Join this virtual training session to learn how to navigate the […]

PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG’s & CS)

Saskatoon Open Door Society 129 3rd Avenue North #100, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). Get a thorough overview of all of your sponsorship responsibilities during the post-arrival period. Covering all the bases makes sure that you’re prepared and not missing anything! Please note, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) […]

PSR Post-Arrival Training: Covering all the Bases (For SAHs and their CG’s & CS)

Saskatoon Open Door Society 129 3rd Avenue North #100, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Join our hybrid webinar (online Canada-wide or in-person attendance possible in Saskatoon). Get a thorough overview of all of your sponsorship responsibilities during the post-arrival period. Covering all the bases makes sure that you’re prepared and not missing anything! Please note, this session is specific to the requirements in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) […]

PSR Program Training: The Refugees I Sponsored are Arriving – Now what? (Hybrid session in Saskatoon + all of Canada online)

Saskatoon Open Door Society 129 3rd Avenue North #100, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

This webinar is for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program in Saskatchewan and will be held virtually and in-person. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome to attend online. Learn all about welcoming newcomers and what to do in the early days after their arrival to set the sponsorship up for […]

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

Virtual

Are you getting ready to become a refugee sponsor in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program but have not yet used the Permanent Resident Portal? Are you struggling to make your sponsorship application work or simply interested in learning about the Permanent Residence Portal because you may want to do a sponsorship in the […]

Regional webinar, British Columbia: ‘SPO Networking Forum – Free Settlement Services Info Session for BC Sponsors’

Virtual

As per their obligations under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, private refugee sponsoring groups (Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders) are responsible for making sure the basic settlement needs of the newcomers they are met during their first twelve months here. This can be a daunting task, but sponsors don't […]