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SUMMARY:Regional webinar: 'Information session: settlement services in Halifax'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for: \n SAHs and their Constituent Groups & Co-Sponsors who are involved in the BVOR and/or PSR refugee sponsorship programs \n Sponsored refugee newcomers \n  \nGuest speakers from the YMCA and ISANS will share information for private sponsors on the topic of Free Settlement Services available in Halifax. Find out what is available for sponsored refugees\, how to sign up for programs\, and ask your questions! \nWhat are Settlement Services? Settlement service providers (SPOs) are agencies that provide free services to newcomers (and their sponsors) to assist them during their settlement period in Canada\, through their ‘Settlement Workers’ or ‘Settlement Counsellors’. They can help with things like providing information about available English classes and placements\, school enrolments for children\, job search counselling and other employment related supports. Settlement workers can be a great additional support for any refugee sponsorship group and the newcomer(s) they support. \n  \nRegister Here\nTime: 2 pm – 3 pm ADT  / (1 pm – 2 pm EDT)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-information-session-settlement-services-in-halifax/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
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SUMMARY:National webinar: ' The One-Year Window of Opportunity (OYW) provision: eligibility criteria and the application process'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors\, Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors)\n Sponsors in the PSR\, BVOR and/or JAS programs\n Sponsored refugee newcomers (who have been in Canada for less than one year)\n  \nHave you recently welcomed a family with non-accompanying dependents? Would you like to learn more about the family reunification process under the One-Year-Window (OYW) program? \nThis session will provide an overview of the OYW program and the main eligibility criteria; it will walk the attendees through the application forms and requirements; and it will provide a hands-on guidance on how to submit a OYW application using the PR Portal. The session will be followed by a Q&A. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-the-one-year-window-of-opportunity-oyw-provision-eligibility-criteria-and-the-application-process/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T133000
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SUMMARY:Regional webinar (Ontario): 'Strategies for a successful application; understanding the Schedule 2 form' (Series part 1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All sponsorship group types sponsoring under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, including SAHs and their Co-Sponsors and Constituent Groups\, as well as Groups of Five and Community Sponsors.\n Anyone interested in this topic.\n  \n\n For sponsors participating in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, the Schedule 2 form is a critical part of the application package and process. It determines the Principal Applicant’s (PAs) eligibility for the program. It also guides and supports the applicant during their interview\, and helps demonstrate that no durable solution option exists for them. Missing or incomplete information on this form can lead to delays and even refusals. \nBenefits of attending this webinar:\n• Understand the importance of the Schedule 2 form in the PSR sponsorship application and process.\n• Learn step-by-step how to complete the form accurately.\n• Avoid common mistakes and information gaps that could impact your application. \n\nQuestions? Contact our webinar facilitators May Amouri or Lubna Bajjali at: \nMay @ mamouri@rstp.ca\, Lubna @ lbajjali@rstp.ca \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-strategies-for-a-successful-application-understanding-the-schedule-2-form-series-part-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T153000
DTSTAMP:20260701T013842
CREATED:20260511T170632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T170632Z
UID:10000839-1779717600-1779723000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional webinar (Ontario): 'Strategies for a successful application; understanding durable solutions' (Series part 3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All sponsorship group types sponsoring under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, including SAHs and their Co-Sponsors and Constituent Groups\, as well as Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in Ontario.\n Anyone interested in this topic.\n\nDuring this online training session with regional RSTP trainers from Ontario\, we will take a deep dive into one of the most critical and often challenging eligibility requirements for refugee sponsorship: demonstrating that the applicant has “no durable solution” in their country of asylum. \nYou will learn about:\n• The legal foundation of durable solutions\,\n• What the three durable solutions are\,\n• The law versus reality\, \n  \nYou will walk away from this training session with a better understanding of ‘Durable Solutions’ and you’ll have a practical toolkit to help you navigate them. \n\nQuestions? Contact our webinar facilitators May Amouri or Lubna Bajjali at: \nMay Amouri – mamouri@rstp.ca\, \, Lubna Bajjali – lbajjali@rstp.ca \nPlease note: while this webinar is intended for sponsors in Ontario to get to know their regional trainers\, all sponsorship groups from across Canada are welcome to attend if the time of this session is most convenient. For participants outside of Ontario\, we ask that you reach out to the RSTP trainer in your region if you have any follow-up questions. \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-strategies-for-a-successful-application-understanding-durable-solutions-series-part-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T190000
DTSTAMP:20260701T013842
CREATED:20260430T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T173832Z
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SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Addressing Secondary Migration: what sponsors need to know’
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors\, Groups of Five\, Community Sponsors)\n  PSR and BVOR program sponsors\n  \nThis webinar provides an overview of secondary migration among Privately Sponsored Refugees (PSRs)\, focusing on the implications for sponsors and newcomers. Participants will learn how to manage sponsorship responsibilities when refugees move to a different community\, understand reporting and communication procedures\, and explore best practices for supporting successful resettlement after relocation. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-addressing-secondary-migration-what-sponsors-need-to-know-2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T153000
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UID:10000829-1779890400-1779895800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Understanding the Social Insurance (SIN) number application process (guest speaker from Service Canada)'
DESCRIPTION:This virtual info session for all private sponsorship groups will focus on applying for the refugee newcomer’s Social Insurance Number and the related process(es). As part of their sponsorship responsibilities\, PSR and BVOR sponsors are expected to assist the refugee newcomers they sponsored with obtaining SIN documentation. \nWe have invited a guest speaker from Service Canada to present about the topic. Attendees will also have a chance to ask questionsat the end of the presentation. \n  \nYou will learn about: \n What a Social Insurance Number is \n  How and where to apply \n  The ‘My Service Canada’ account \n  \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, reach out to the BC RSTP Trainer\, Gizol\, via email at gshah@rstp.ca. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-national-rstp-webinar-understanding-the-social-insurance-sin-number-application-process-w-a-guest-speaker-from-service-canada/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T153000
DTSTAMP:20260701T013842
CREATED:20260511T173452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T173452Z
UID:10000841-1779976800-1779982200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Strategies for a successful application; preparing for the PSR interview' (Series part 3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All sponsorship group types sponsoring under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program\, including SAHs and their Co-Sponsors and Constituent Groups\, as well as Groups of Five and Community Sponsors.\n Anyone interested in this topic.\n  \nThis workshop is designed to empower you (the sponsors)\, with the knowledge and tools to effectively support the sponsored refugees in preparing for their interview. Whether you are still completing the PSR application or are already waiting for an interview date\, we encourage sponsors at any stage of the application process to join us. \nDuring this interactive webinar\, we will provide you with strategies to: \n• Demystify the interview process: understand the interview’s purpose and the Visa Officer’s key goals.\n• Build refugee confidence: Learn how to coach refugees to navigate their interview with clarity and assurance.\n• Promote effective communication: Emphasize the importance of truthful\, complete answers and how to empower refugees to speak up when clarification is needed. \n\n  \n\nQuestions? Contact our webinar facilitators at: \nMay Amouri – mamouri@rstp.ca\, \, Lubna Bajjali – lbajjali@rstp.ca \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-strategies-for-a-successful-application-preparing-for-the-psr-interview-series-part-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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