Groups of Five

Name: Regional webinar, BC: “PSR Post Arrival Responsibilities – Focus on IRCC Assurance Activities”
Start: 2025-12-11T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-11T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Virtual

August 2025
Post-Arrival Responsibilities: Managing Expectations & Making Ethical Considerations (hosted from BC, for all Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors across Canada)

6 August, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Virtual

This virtual training session is the second workshop in a 3-part summer series on Post-Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in BC. Sponsors from both the PSR and BVOR program are welcome to join us for some valuable skill training. This session provides information on how sponsors can: manage their expectations and […]
September 2025
The Post-Arrival Responsibilities of Sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (Online training session)

17 September, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual

This online training session will guide sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program through their post-arrival responsibilities based on the program’s requirements, including financial support, settlement assistance, and community integration. Participants will learn practical ways to meet Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) requirements while helping newcomers build a strong start in Canada. […]
The Post-Arrival Responsibilities of Sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (Online training session)

17 September, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual

This online training session will guide sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program through their post-arrival responsibilities based on the program’s requirements, including financial support, settlement assistance, and community integration. Participants will learn practical ways to meet Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) requirements while helping newcomers build a strong start in Canada. […]
Online Info Session: Social Programs for Newcomers at the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) (For sponsors & newcomers in Alberta)

18 September, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Virtual

(Webinar for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, SAHs and their Constituent Groups /Co-sponsors in Calgary) An online info session introducing Calgary Catholic Immigration Society's (CCIS) services and programs that are available to newcomers, including sponsored refugees in the region. Sponsors in the BVOR and PSR programs, as well as sponsored newcomers are welcome to join. […]
Online Info Session: Social Programs for Newcomers at the Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS) (For sponsors & newcomers in Alberta)

18 September, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Virtual

(Webinar for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, SAHs and their Constituent Groups /Co-sponsors in Calgary) An online info session introducing Calgary Catholic Immigration Society's (CCIS) services and programs that are available to newcomers, including sponsored refugees in the region. Sponsors in the BVOR and PSR programs, as well as sponsored newcomers are welcome to join. […]
October 2025
Info Session: Showcasing the Gateway Services at Immigrant Services Calgary (ICS) (Webinar for PSR sponsors in Calgary)

9 October, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Virtual

(For PSR program sponsors in Calgary, including Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, SAHs and their CG’s & Co-sponsors) This info session for Private Sponsors in the Calgary area will provide sponsors with details of the Gateway Services, a centralized intake process. Immigrant Services Calgary (ICS) is a partner at Gateway— a collaborative of over 90 […]
Info Session: Showcasing the Gateway Services at Immigrant Services Calgary (ICS) (Webinar for PSR sponsors in Calgary)

9 October, 2025 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Virtual

(For PSR program sponsors in Calgary, including Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, SAHs and their CG’s & Co-sponsors) This info session for Private Sponsors in the Calgary area will provide sponsors with details of the Gateway Services, a centralized intake process. Immigrant Services Calgary (ICS) is a partner at Gateway— a collaborative of over 90 […]
National Webinar: “Family Reunification Under the ‘One-Year Window (OYW) – The Application Forms & Required Supporting Documents” (For PSR Sponsors)

30 October, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual

This online training session provides Private Sponsors with practical guidance on how to accurately complete the One-Year Window (OYW) of Opportunity forms and identify the required supporting documents. Participants will learn about: Eligibility criteria Timelines Common mistakes to avoid We will also go over the importance of ensuring timely and complete submissions to support the […]
National Webinar: “Family Reunification Under the ‘One-Year Window (OYW) – The Application Forms & Required Supporting Documents” (For PSR Sponsors)

30 October, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Virtual

This online training session provides Private Sponsors with practical guidance on how to accurately complete the One-Year Window (OYW) of Opportunity forms and identify the required supporting documents. Participants will learn about: Eligibility criteria Timelines Common mistakes to avoid We will also go over the importance of ensuring timely and complete submissions to support the […]
November 2025
National webinar: “The Disability Tax Credit for Newcomers – A Joint Info Session with the CRA & Service Canada” (For all sponsors & newcomers)

26 November, 2025 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Virtual

This joint session by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Canada will explain the new Disability Tax Credit (DTC) for newcomers. The CRA will cover what the DTC is, who is eligible, how to apply, and what to expect after a decision. Service Canada will then outline other federal programs, including the Registered Disability […]
Regional Workshop, Calgary AB: “Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program” (Open to all)

29 November, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

565 36 Street Northeast #125 Calgary, AB T2A 6K3 565 36 Street Northeast #125, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Private Sponsorship of Refugees ( PSR) program provides an opportunity for Permanent Residents and Canadian Citizens to sponsor vulnerable refugees from overseas who are known to them, and to support their resettlement in Canada. This in-person training session will provide potential sponsors with a comprehensive understanding of the PSR program. Participants will learn about: […]
December 2025
Regional webinar, BC: “PSR Post Arrival Responsibilities – Focus on IRCC Assurance Activities”

11 December, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Virtual

(Webinar for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, Canada-wide participants are welcome to join. Facilitated by our BC Trainer Gizol Shah) This virtual training session is the third and final workshop in a 3-part Autumn series on the post-arrival obligations of Groups of Five and Community Sponsors. Join […]

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