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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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
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:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
CREATED:20250913T023426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T024751Z
UID:23537-1758132000-1758139200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly 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\n\n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 6 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-3-submitting-a-private-sponsorship-application-online-on-the-pr-portal-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
CREATED:20250812T200523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T200523Z
UID:23437-1755172800-1755174600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match ! Webinar #4 Submitting your BVOR Sponsorship Application (A 4-Part BVOR Sponsorship Training Series)
DESCRIPTION:Ready Set Match #4: Submitting Your BVOR Sponsorship Application \nYou’ve built a strong group and raised the necessary funds\, now it’s time to take the exciting next step in your sponsorship journey: matching with a BVOR refugee or refugee family! Join us as we take a closer look at the matching process and get you ready to submit your application to sponsor and welcome BVOR refugees. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about: \n\nthe matching process\nwhat to consider when matching\ncreating your settlement plan\npreparing your sponsorship application\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-webinar-4-submitting-your-bvor-sponsorship-application-a-4-part-bvor-sponsorship-training-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
CREATED:20250707T164553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T164554Z
UID:23381-1753974000-1753977600@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\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 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/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
CREATED:20250707T163837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T164141Z
UID:23377-1753369200-1753376400@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\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
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-6/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
CREATED:20250705T062952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T163313Z
UID:23356-1752764400-1752771600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly 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\n  \n\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-private-sponsorship-application-package-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
CREATED:20250501T173953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T174035Z
UID:22931-1748358000-1748361600@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\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for one hour.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
CREATED:20250501T173732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T173732Z
UID:22929-1747926000-1747933200@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\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
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-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
CREATED:20250501T173447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T173447Z
UID:22927-1747321200-1747328400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Monthly 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-series-3-submitting-a-private-sponsorship-application-online-on-the-pr-portal-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
CREATED:20250501T173132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T173133Z
UID:22925-1747148400-1747155600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY: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. \nRegister Here\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 3 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-2-how-to-prepare-a-private-sponsorship-application-package-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
CREATED:20250501T172850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T172851Z
UID:22923-1746543600-1746550800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY: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. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-1-what-is-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-how-does-it-work-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
CREATED:20250402T165122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T165122Z
UID:22787-1746028800-1746032400@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\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 4 pm EDT and runs for one hour.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/monthly-series-5-preparing-for-and-transitioning-to-month-13-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T070159
CREATED:20250402T162634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T162634Z
UID:22785-1745424000-1745431200@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\nPlease note: this webinar starts at 4 pm EDT and runs for 2 hours.
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-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series
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