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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T134637
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T134637
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T134637
CREATED:20251210T164646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T164646Z
UID:24067-1765382400-1765386000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National Webinar: "Essential supports after arrival & during the first three months"
DESCRIPTION:Join RSTP trainers Anoush & Meghri for a virtual session on the key responsibilities and supports that Private Sponsors should provide during a newcomer’s first three months in Canada. We will discuss the most common immediate settlement needs\, essential services\, and practical steps to help newcomers adjust and begin building their lives in their new community. \nSome highlights of what will be covered: \n Immediate settlement needs after arrival \n Essential services available \n Cultural adjustment and orientation \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note\, this session starts at 6 pm MDT.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-essential-supports-after-arrival-during-the-first-three-months/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghri Nerses":MAILTO:mnerses@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260508T134637
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T150000
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CREATED:20251202T195328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T195328Z
UID:23974-1765461600-1765465200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional webinar\, BC: "PSR Post Arrival Responsibilities – Focus on IRCC Assurance Activities"
DESCRIPTION:(Webinar for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program\, Canada-wide participants are welcome to join. Facilitated by our BC Trainer Gizol Shah)\nThis virtual training session is the third and final workshop in a 3-part Autumn series on the post-arrival obligations of Groups of Five and Community Sponsors. \nJoin us to get an in-depth look at Immigration\, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Assurance program. \nThe following topics will be covered: \n\nthe 3 types of assurance activities (reported cases\, reactive monitoring\, and routine monitoring)\,\nacceptable proof of support documents\nthe post-arrival case review process\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-bc-psr-post-arrival-responsibilities-focus-on-ircc-assurance-activities/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260508T134637
CREATED:20251210T184126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T184126Z
UID:24069-1765623600-1765627200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National Webinar: “Essential supports after arrival & during the first three months”
DESCRIPTION:Join RSTP trainers Anoush & Meghri for a virtual session on the key responsibilities and supports that Private Sponsors should provide during a newcomer’s first three months in Canada. We will discuss the most common immediate settlement needs\, essential services\, and practical steps to help newcomers adjust and begin building their lives in their new community. \nSome highlights of what will be covered: \n Immediate settlement needs after arrival \n Essential services available \n Cultural adjustment and orientation \n  \nRegister Here\n  \nPlease note\, this session starts at 1 pm MDT.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-essential-supports-after-arrival-during-the-first-three-months-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ORGANIZER;CN="Anoush Newman":MAILTO:anewman@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T134637
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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