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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:20260519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260516T042330
CREATED:20260505T174522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T174522Z
UID:24797-1779195600-1779202800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar\, Monthly PSR Series: ‘#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  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-monthly-psr-series-3-submitting-your-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-application-online-on-the-pr-portal-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Monthly Series,Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260516T042330
CREATED:20260511T164024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T164024Z
UID:24816-1779364800-1779370200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'The One-Year Window of Opportunity Provision (OYW) for settlement workers'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n Settlement service professionals (Settlement workers and counsellors\, Settlement Provider Organizations)\n  \nThis session will provide an overview of the OYW provision under Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program\, which allows resettled refugees to be reunited with immediate family members left behind. Participants will gain a clear understanding of eligibility criteria\, the application process\, required documentation\, and best practices for preparing and submitting successful OYW applications.\nThis training is recommended for Frontline Staff at Service Provider Organizations involved in the case management or coordination of sponsorship applications and supporting clients with One Year Window applications or inquiries. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-the-one-year-window-of-opportunity-provision-oyw-for-settlement-workers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T153000
DTSTAMP:20260516T042330
CREATED:20260511T170632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T043927Z
UID:24820-1779717600-1779723000@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:20260516T042330
CREATED:20260430T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T174015Z
UID:24769-1779818400-1779822000@www.rstp.ca
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
DTSTAMP:20260516T042330
CREATED:20260421T183652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T172446Z
UID:24748-1779890400-1779895800@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)
ORGANIZER;CN="Gizol Timoor Shah":MAILTO:gshah@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T153000
DTSTAMP:20260516T042330
CREATED:20260511T173452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T173548Z
UID:24825-1779976800-1779982200@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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTSTAMP:20260516T042330
CREATED:20260430T175237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T175237Z
UID:24775-1779991200-1779994800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Walkthrough of the Permanent Resident (PR) Portal for invited parties'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CGs/Co-Sponsors\, Community Sponsors and Groups of Five) who are sponsoring through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.\n  \nPlease join us for a demonstration how to submit Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) sponsorship applications on IRCC’s Permanent Residence Portal (PR Portal) for sponsors and/or refugee applicants who are invited to a sponsorship application. Attendees will learn about the steps that invited sponsors and/or principal applicants will need to take to create an account\, access the application they have been invited to\, complete the parts specific to them\, and upload required information. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-walkthrough-of-the-permanent-resident-pr-portal-for-invited-parties/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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