Please note: this online E-Training course will run from September 8th to November 9th, 2025. We strongly recommend that individuals who enroll in the course attend the orientation session on September 8th before starting the course. This online RSTP E-training course is designed to help you learn all about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) […]
This webinar will help sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program better understand how to respond to negative decisions. Join us to hear real success stories from private refugee sponsors who turned refusals into wins. In this session, you’ll learn how to: • Understand common reasons for refusals • Navigate procedural fairness and […]
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). In this session, we will cover information about: *how to […]
This online training session will guide sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program through their post-arrival responsibilities based on the program’s requirements, including financial support, settlement assistance, and community integration. Participants will learn practical ways to meet Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC’s) requirements while helping newcomers build a strong start in Canada. […]
(Webinar for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, SAHs and their Constituent Groups /Co-sponsors in Calgary) An online info session introducing Calgary Catholic Immigration Society's (CCIS) services and programs that are available to newcomers, including sponsored refugees in the region. Sponsors in the BVOR and PSR programs, as well as sponsored newcomers are welcome to join. […]
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 We will go over the […]
This session will provide sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program with practical guidance on calculating and managing budgets for Privately Sponsored Refugees (PSRs) after their arrival in Canada. Participants will learn how to: -Calculate the amount of financial support you're required to provide during the settlement period (after arrival) -Align monthly financial […]
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. We will go over the following information: *learn about Month 13 and […]
A virtual webinar for all refugee sponsors and sponsorship volunteers in Canada. Supporting others through meaningful transitions can be incredibly rewarding— but it also comes with challenges. Balancing our own well-being with the responsibility of supporting others can often feel heavy and tricky to navigate. Join the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) and Mental Health […]
A strong foundation is the key to a successful outcome. That’s why preparing a refugee for their visa interview leads to positive decision. To assist you, RSTP invites sponsors and refugees who are applying for the PSR program (who speak English) to the "Preparing for the Interview" training session which is designed to empower you, whether […]
Are you getting ready to become a refugee sponsor in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program but have not yet used the Permanent Resident Portal? Are you struggling to make your sponsorship application work or simply interested in learning about the Permanent Residence Portal because you may want to do a sponsorship in the […]
(For PSR program sponsors in Calgary, including Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, SAHs and their CG’s & Co-sponsors) This info session for Private Sponsors in the Calgary area will provide sponsors with details of the Gateway Services, a centralized intake process. Immigrant Services Calgary (ICS) is a partner at Gateway— a collaborative of over 90 […]
This workshop is intended for anyone in the St. John's area (and beyond) who is interested in becoming a sponsor under the PSR program. New and potential sponsors are welcome to join us, as well as former PSR sponsors who may need a program refresher to become active again. Join the RSTP’s local trainer, Tim […]
