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UID:24668-1777478400-1777482000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#5. Preparing for and transitioning to month 13 of the sponsorship’
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. \nWe will go over the following information:\n*learn about Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13 of the sponsorship \n*learn about resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers during this transition \n*learn about the considerations that sponsors and sponsored newcomers should make when beginning to prepare for the transition \n*find out about the services that are available to sponsored newcomers during Month 13 \n*learn how to evaluate the sponsorship period. \n  \nRegister Here\nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4219320250586102874 \n  \n  \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 4 pm Eastern Time and is one hour long.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-of-the-sponsorship-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20260409T183259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T183259Z
UID:24666-1776960000-1776967200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#4. Preparing for arrival and meeting the program requirements and newcomer’s needs in an ethical way’
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \n*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees \n*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance \n*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s). \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 4 pm Eastern Time and is two hours long.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-4-preparing-for-arrival-and-meeting-the-program-requirements-and-newcomers-needs-in-an-ethical-way-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20260409T182920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T182920Z
UID:24664-1776787200-1776794400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#3 Submitting your Private Sponsorship of Refugees Application online on the PR Portal’
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to learn how to submit your PSR application online\, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). \nIn this session\, we will cover information about:\n*how to submit the application package online. \n*how to navigate the new PR Portal and find out how to access it and how to log in. \n* the difference between a Primary Sponsor and a Principal Applicant – and the documents that each of them need to upload to the portal. \n*how to review your application in detail before submitting it online \n*common application mistakes that you can avoid making. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 4 pm Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-3-submitting-your-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-application-online-on-the-pr-portal-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20260409T182445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T182446Z
UID:24662-1776355200-1776362400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#2. How to prepare a successful application package for the PSR program’
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of how to prepare applications to sponsor under the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information:\n* an overview of the entire application process \n*how to structure applications \n*how and where to complete the application forms \n*and a list of the supporting documents that must be included with the application \npackage – to make sure that the application is complete. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 4 pm Eastern Time and is two hours long. \n  \nAbout the Monthly Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) webinar series: \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-successful-application-package-for-the-psr-program-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20260331T174453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T174526Z
UID:24658-1776268800-1776276000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#1. What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?” (For PSR sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information: \n*an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs \n*who can sponsor under the PSR program \n*the eligibility and admissibility requirements for refugees being sponsored under the PSR program \n*the importance of refugee status documents and who needs them \n*and\, an overview of the application process. \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-1-what-is-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-how-does-it-work-for-psr-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20260205T183740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T183758Z
UID:24379-1772110800-1772114400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#5. Preparing for and transitioning to month 13 of the sponsorship'
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. \nWe will go over the following information:\n*learn about Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13 of the sponsorship \n*learn about resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers during this transition \n*learn about the considerations that sponsors and sponsored newcomers should make when beginning to prepare for the transition \n*find out about the services that are available to sponsored newcomers during Month 13 \n*learn how to evaluate the sponsorship period. \n  \nRegister Here \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 5 pm Eastern Time and is one hour long. \n  \nAbout the Monthly Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) webinar series: \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire application and sponsorship process from start to finish. The webinars in this series can be taken as a whole set or individually as a refresher for a specific topic for previous or existing sponsors.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-of-the-sponsorship/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20260205T183504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T183504Z
UID:24377-1771938000-1771945200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#4. Preparing for arrival and meeting the program requirements and newcomer’s needs in an ethical way'
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \n*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees \n*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance \n*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s). \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 1 pm Eastern Time and is two hours long. \n  \nAbout the Monthly Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) webinar series: \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-4-preparing-for-arrival-and-meeting-the-program-requirements-and-newcomers-needs-in-an-ethical-way/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20260206T190514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T155708Z
UID:24390-1771869600-1771876800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Walkthrough of the PR Portal for invited parties' (For SAHs and their CG's & Co-sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:Please note\, this webinar is strictly for Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) and their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors.\nPlease join us for a demonstration how to submit Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) sponsorship applications on IRCC’s Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) for sponsors and/or refugee applicants who are invited to a sponsorship application. Attendees will learn about the steps that invited sponsors and/or principal applicants will need to take to create an account\, access the application they have been invited to\, complete the parts specific to them\, and upload required information. \nRegister Here\nhttps://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4574868225261176157
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-walkthrough-of-the-pr-portal-for-invited-parties-for-sahs-and-their-cgs-co-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20260205T183212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T183212Z
UID:24374-1771506000-1771513200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#3 Submitting your Private Sponsorship of Refugees Application online on the PR Portal'
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to learn how to submit your PSR application online\, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). \nIn this session\, we will cover information about:\n*how to submit the application package online. \n*how to navigate the new PR Portal and find out how to access it and how to log in. \n* the difference between a Primary Sponsor and a Principal Applicant – and the documents that each of them need to upload to the portal. \n*how to review your application in detail before submitting it online \n*common application mistakes that you can avoid making. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 1 pm Eastern Time and is two hours long. \n  \nAbout the Monthly Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) webinar series: \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-3-submitting-your-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-application-online-on-the-pr-portal/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20260205T182934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T182934Z
UID:24372-1770901200-1770908400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#2. How to prepare a successful application package for the PSR program'
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of how to prepare applications to sponsor under the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information:\n* an overview of the entire application process \n*how to structure applications \n*how and where to complete the application forms \n*and a list of the supporting documents that must be included with the application \npackage – to make sure that the application is complete. \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 1 pm Eastern Time and is two hours long. \n  \nAbout the Monthly Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) webinar series: \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-successful-application-package-for-the-psr-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20260204T181252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T181253Z
UID:24367-1770728400-1770735600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: '#1. What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?” (For PSR sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information: \n*an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs \n*who can sponsor under the PSR program \n*the eligibility and admissibility requirements for refugees being sponsored under the PSR program \n*the importance of refugee status documents and who needs them \n*and\, an overview of the application process. \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 1 pm Eastern Time and is 2 hours long.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-1-what-is-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-how-does-it-work-for-psr-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251229T161148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T161149Z
UID:24089-1769706000-1769709600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series\, webinar #5: “Preparing for and transitioning to month 13 of the sponsorship”
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. \nWe will go over the following information:\n*learn about Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13 of the sponsorship \n*learn about resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers during this transition \n*learn about the considerations that sponsors and sponsored newcomers should make when beginning to prepare for the transition \n*find out about the services that are available to sponsored newcomers during Month 13 \n*learn how to evaluate the sponsorship period. \n  \nRegister Here \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 5 pm Eastern Time and is one hour long. \n  \nAbout the Monthly Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) webinar series: \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire application and sponsorship process from start to finish. The webinars in this series can be taken as a whole set or individually as a refresher for a specific topic for previous or existing sponsors.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-webinar-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-of-the-sponsorship-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251229T160542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T160542Z
UID:24087-1769533200-1769540400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series\, webinar #4: “Preparing for arrival and meeting the program requirements and newcomer’s needs in an ethical way”
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \n*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees \n*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance \n*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s). \nRegister Here \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 5 pm Eastern Time and is two hours long. \n  \nAbout the Monthly Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) webinar series: \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-webinar-4-preparing-for-arrival-and-meeting-the-program-requirements-and-newcomers-needs-in-an-ethical-way-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251229T160033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T160034Z
UID:24085-1769101200-1769108400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series\, webinar #3: “Submitting your Private Sponsorship of Refugees Application online on the PR Portal"
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to learn how to submit your PSR application online\, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). \nIn this session\, we will cover information about:\n*how to submit the application package online. \n*how to navigate the new PR Portal and find out how to access it and how to log in. \n* the difference between a Primary Sponsor and a Principal Applicant – and the documents that each of them need to upload to the portal. \n*how to review your application in detail before submitting it online \n*common application mistakes that you can avoid making. \n  \nRegister Here \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 5 pm Eastern Time and is two hours long. \n  \nAbout the Monthly Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) webinar series: \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-webinar-3-submitting-your-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-application-online-on-the-pr-portal-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251229T155741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T155741Z
UID:24083-1768323600-1768330800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series\, webinar #2: “How to prepare a successful application package for the PSR program”
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of how to prepare applications to sponsor under the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information:\n* an overview of the entire application process \n*how to structure applications \n*how and where to complete the application forms \n*and a list of the supporting documents that must be included with the application \npackage – to make sure that the application is complete. \n  \nRegister Here \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 5 pm Eastern Time and is two hours long. \n  \nAbout the Monthly Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) webinar series: \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-webinar-2-how-to-prepare-a-successful-application-package-for-the-psr-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251229T155431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T155431Z
UID:24081-1767891600-1767898800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR series\, webinar #1: “What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?”
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information: \n*an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs \n*who can sponsor under the PSR program \n*the eligibility and admissibility requirements for refugees being sponsored under the PSR program \n*the importance of refugee status documents and who needs them \n*and\, an overview of the application process. \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \n  \nRegister Here \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 5 pm Eastern Time and is 2 hours long.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-webinar-1-what-is-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-how-does-it-work-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251202T192345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T192345Z
UID:23972-1765904400-1765908000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series\, webinar #5: "Preparing for and transitioning to month 13 of the sponsorship"
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. \nWe will go over the following information:\n*learn about Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13 of the sponsorship \n*learn about resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers during this transition \n*learn about the considerations that sponsors and sponsored newcomers should make when beginning to prepare for the transition \n*find out about the services that are available to sponsored newcomers during Month 13 \n*learn how to evaluate the sponsorship period. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-webinar-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-of-the-sponsorship/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251202T192028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T192131Z
UID:23970-1765386000-1765393200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series\, webinar #4: "Preparing for arrival and meeting the program requirements and newcomer's needs in an ethical way"
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \n*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees \n*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance \n*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s). \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-webinar-4-preparing-for-arrival-and-meeting-the-program-requirements-and-newcomers-needs-in-an-ethical-way/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251202T191550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T191550Z
UID:23968-1765213200-1765220400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series\, webinar #3: "Submitting your Private Sponsorship of Refugees Application online on the PR Portal
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to learn how to submit your PSR application online\, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). \nIn this session\, we will cover information about:\n*how to submit the application package online. \n*how to navigate the new PR Portal and find out how to access it and how to log in. \n* the difference between a Primary Sponsor and a Principal Applicant – and the documents that each of them need to upload to the portal. \n*how to review your application in detail before submitting it online \n*common application mistakes that you can avoid making. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-webinar-3-submitting-your-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-application-online-on-the-pr-portal/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251201T175506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T195503Z
UID:23958-1764867600-1764874800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series\, webinar #2: "How to prepare a successful application package for the PSR program"
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of how to prepare applications to sponsor under the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information:\n* an overview of the entire application process \n*how to structure applications \n*how and where to complete the application forms \n*and a list of the supporting documents that must be included with the application \npackage – to make sure that the application is complete. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \n  \n  \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 5 pm EST and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-webinar-2-how-to-prepare-a-private-sponsorship-application-package-for-the-psr-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251201T175908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T200052Z
UID:23957-1764694800-1764702000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series\, webinar #1: "What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?"
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information: \n*an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs \n*who can sponsor under the PSR program \n*the eligibility and admissibility requirements for refugees being sponsored under the PSR program \n*the importance of refugee status documents and who needs them \n*and\, an overview of the application process. \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 5 pm EST and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-webinar-1-what-is-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-how-does-it-work/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251028T183545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T183546Z
UID:23863-1763391600-1763398800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National Webinar: “PSR Monthly Series # 2 - How to Prepare a Private Sponsorship Application Package"
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of how to prepare applications to sponsor under the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information:\n* an overview of the entire application process \n*how to structure applications \n*how and where to complete the application forms \n*and a list of the supporting documents that must be included with the application \npackage – to make sure that the application is complete. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-psr-monthly-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-private-sponsorship-application-package/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251028T182626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T183216Z
UID:23859-1762959600-1762966800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National Webinar: "PSR Monthly Series # 1 - What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?"
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information: \n*an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs \n*who can sponsor under the PSR program \n*the eligibility and admissibility requirements for refugees being sponsored under the PSR program \n*the importance of refugee status documents and who needs them \n*and\, an overview of the application process. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-psr-monthly-series-1-what-is-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-how-does-it-work/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20251016T152850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T185042Z
UID:23795-1761228000-1761231600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. \nWe will go over the following information:\n*learn about Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13 of the sponsorship \n*learn about resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers during this transition \n*learn about the considerations that sponsors and sponsored newcomers should make when beginning to prepare for the transition \n*find out about the services that are available to sponsored newcomers during Month 13 \n*learn how to evaluate the sponsorship period. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n  \n\n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 2 pm (Eastern Time) and is an hour long.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20250930T183348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T183348Z
UID:23726-1761055200-1761062400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements in an Ethical Way
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \n*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees \n*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance \n*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s). \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n  \n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 2 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-4-how-to-prepare-for-arrival-meeting-post-arrival-needs-and-requirements-in-an-ethical-way/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20250930T183123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T183124Z
UID:23724-1760536800-1760544000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series #3: Submitting a Private Sponsorship Application Online on the PR Portal
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to learn how to submit your PSR application online\, through the Permanent Residence Portal (PR portal). \nIn this session\, we will cover information about:\n*how to submit the application package online. \n*how to navigate the new PR Portal and find out how to access it and how to log in. \n* the difference between a Primary Sponsor and a Principal Applicant – and the documents that each of them need to upload to the portal. \n*how to review your application in detail before submitting it online \n*common application mistakes that you can avoid making. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-3-submitting-a-private-sponsorship-application-online-on-the-pr-portal/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20250930T182906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182906Z
UID:23722-1760018400-1760025600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series # 2: How to Prepare a Private Sponsorship Application Package
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of how to prepare applications to sponsor under the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information:\n* an overview of the entire application process \n*how to structure applications \n*how and where to complete the application forms \n*and a list of the supporting documents that must be included with the application \npackage – to make sure that the application is complete. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note: this webinar starts at 2 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-private-sponsorship-application-package/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20250930T182653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182653Z
UID:23720-1759845600-1759852800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series # 1: What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to get an in-depth understanding of the PSR program. \nWe will go over the following information: \n*an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs \n*who can sponsor under the PSR program \n*the eligibility and admissibility requirements for refugees being sponsored under the PSR program \n*the importance of refugee status documents and who needs them \n*and\, an overview of the application process. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-1-what-is-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-how-does-it-work/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20250913T024356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T024356Z
UID:23541-1758823200-1758826800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly PSR Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to find out what ‘Month 13’ is in the context of a PSR sponsorship. \nWe will go over the following information:\n*learn about Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13 of the sponsorship \n*learn about resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers during this transition \n*learn about the considerations that sponsors and sponsored newcomers should make when beginning to prepare for the transition \n*find out about the services that are available to sponsored newcomers during Month 13 \n*learn how to evaluate the sponsorship period. \n  \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n  \n\n\n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 6 pm EDT and runs for one hour.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-psr-series-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/5.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T054134
CREATED:20250913T024036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T024646Z
UID:23539-1758650400-1758657600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements in an Ethical Way
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on webinar by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) is for new and experienced sponsors who want to learn about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. Join us to review or learn about sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \nWe will go over the following information:\n*review of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs \n*the important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees \n*learn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance \n*learn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s). \nThe monthly webinars are a 5-part PSR program webinar series where attendees will learn how to become a PSR refugee sponsor by going through the entire process from A-Z. These webinar series can also be taken as refresher sessions for existing sponsors. \nRegister Here\n  \n\n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 6 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-4-how-to-prepare-for-arrival-meeting-post-arrival-needs-and-requirements-in-an-ethical-way-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR