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SUMMARY:Ready to Settle Refugee Newcomers (PSR program training for the Constituent Groups & Co-Sponsors of SAHs)
DESCRIPTION:This online training session is designed to get the Constituent Groups & Co-Sponsors of SAHs ready to provide settlement support to the newcomers they’ve sponsored under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. We will provide a thorough overview of the sponsorship roles and expectations as laid out in the program requirements. \nJoin us to learn about: \n\nIRCC’s expectations for post-arrival settlement support\nThe key roles and responsibilities of CGs and Co-Sponsors\nHow to ensure newcomers benefit from the full range of available community supports and services\n\nRegister Here \nPlease note\, this training session runs from  6 – 8 pm (MDT)/ 8 – 10 pm (EDT)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-to-settle-refugee-newcomers-psr-program-training-for-groups-of-5-community-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T080000
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SUMMARY:Ready Set Match #2: Financial Requirements and Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors (Online\, Canada-wide)
DESCRIPTION:BVOR sponsors share the cost of sponsorship with the Government of Canada\, but how much must a sponsorship group contribute and what are the rules around financial support? Join us as we answer these questions and more to equip you with the knowledge you need to meet your financial obligations as a BVOR sponsor. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nthe financial requirements of sponsorship\nResettlement Assistance Program (RAP) support and rules\nestimating income and expenses to create a realistic budget\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm EDT and runs for one hour. It is accessible from anywhere in Canada. \nImportant: If you are a refugee or know of a refugee looking for sponsors in Canada\, please do not attend this webinar. The program cannot accept applications for sponsorship from refugees abroad. Refugees for the BVOR program are referred by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and selected by the Canadian government based on a specific set of criteria. Refugees cannot apply\, and sponsors cannot name someone for this program.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-2-financial-requirements-and-budgeting-for-bvor-sponsors-online-canada-wide/
CATEGORIES:Groups of Five,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250722T130000
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SUMMARY:PSR Program Training: The Refugees I Sponsored are Arriving - Now what? (Hybrid session in Saskatoon + all of Canada online)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program in Saskatchewan and will be held virtually and in-person. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome to attend online. \nLearn all about welcoming newcomers and what to do in the early days after their arrival to set the sponsorship up for success. \nJoin this session to learn about: \n\nWelcoming newcomers and providing orientation\nWays to manage communication between sponsors and the newcomers and within the sponsor group\nConnecting with and accessing free support from settlement service providers\n\nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm CST. Location (virtual): on Zoom or in-person at 106 -129 3rd Avenue South\, Saskatoon\, SK (No registration required for in-person participants) \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/psr-program-training-the-refugees-i-sponsored-are-arriving-now-what-hybrid-session-in-saskatoon-all-of-canada-online/
LOCATION:Saskatoon Open Door Society\, 129 3rd Avenue North #100\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, S7K 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,City,Saskatoon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T120000
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UID:23403-1753358400-1753362000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Ready Set Match #1: Building a Strong BVOR Sponsorship Group (Online 4-part training series\, Canada-wide)
DESCRIPTION:A successful sponsorship begins with someone – just like you – who wants to welcome refugees into their community and help them thrive. But you can’t do it alone. Join us as we share practical guidance and resources on how to find like-minded people and build a strong sponsorship group together. \nIn this training session\, you’ll learn about:  \n\nthe different types of sponsorship groups\ngroup structures and roles of group members\nhow to find people to join your group\nhow to work together effectively as a group\n\nFormat: a 30-minute webinar followed by an optional Q&A\, plus handouts \nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this webinar starts at 12 pm (noon) EDT. \n  \nImportant: If you are a refugee or know of a refugee looking for sponsors in Canada\, please do not attend this webinar. The program cannot accept applications for sponsorship from refugees abroad. Refugees for the BVOR program are referred by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and selected by the Canadian government based on a specific set of criteria. Refugees cannot apply\, and sponsors cannot name someone for this program.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/ready-set-match-1-building-a-strong-bvor-sponsorship-group-online-4-part-training-series-canada-wide/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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