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SUMMARY:National training\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#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\nReview of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs\nthe important ethical considerations to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees\nlearn about the inherent power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate this imbalance\nlearn about the importance of managing the expectations of the sponsors and the newcomer(s).\n\n  \nRegister here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-training-monthly-psr-series-4-preparing-for-arrival-and-meeting-the-program-requirements-and-newcomers-needs-in-an-ethical-way/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T180000
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SUMMARY:National training: 'Walkthrough of the Permanent Residence Portal for Invited Parties'
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a demonstration on how to submit a ‘Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR)’ sponsorship applications on IRCC’s Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal). This webinar is for sponsors and/or refugee applicants who are invited to a sponsorship application. \nYou will learn: \n\nHow invited sponsors and/or principal applicants can create an online account on the PR Portal\nHow to access the application they have been invited to\nHow to complete the parts specific to them\,\nand how to upload required information to the PR Portal.\n\n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-training-walkthrough-of-the-permanent-residence-portal-for-invited-parties/
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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LOCATION:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1241773495081430614 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000
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SUMMARY:National training\, PSR Monthly Series: #5 Preparing for Arrival & Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Hooray! Aliya’s brother and his family are due to arrive! Follow along with Aliya and the Group of Five as they make sure they have everything ready to welcome and to provide orientation to Samuel\, Estelle and their 2 children. \nThis interactive webinar will provide a recap of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities; review ethical considerations that are important to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees; the power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate the imbalance; and the importance of managing expectations. \nThis session is available virtually only\, please REGISTER HERE to attend. The time indicated is in Eastern Daylight Time. \n  \nRegister here\nPlease note – this training session starts at 5 pm Eastern Time. Registration is recommended.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-training-psr-monthly-series-5-preparing-for-arrival-orientation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
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