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Info Session: Ask us Anything about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (In-Person: Victoria, BC)

Inter-cultural Association of Greater Victoria 808 Douglas Street, Suite 102, Victoria, British Colombia

This in-person info session will be an opportunity for the general public, potential private sponsors, current sponsoring groups (Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, Sponsorship Agreement Holders) and SPO settlement staff based in Victoria (BC) to learn more about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions about […]

Ready Set Match: #2 Financial Requirements and Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors.

Virtual

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? J 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. […]

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Monthly Series # 2: How to Prepare a Private Sponsorship Application Package

Virtual

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 get an in-depth understanding of how to prepare applications to sponsor under the PSR program. We will go over the following information: * an […]

Health Care and Maternity/Parenthood Support Services in British Columbia

Virtual

As per their obligations under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, private refugee sponsoring groups (Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders) are responsible for helping the newcomers they sponsored with accessing settlement support and relevant health care services. During this virtual info session, sponsors in BC will learn about: > Their […]

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Monthly Series #3: Submitting a Private Sponsorship Application Online on the PR Portal

Virtual

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 […]

Ready Set Match: #3 Fundraising Ideas & Guidelines for BVOR Sponsors

Virtual

Once you know how much money you need for a BVOR sponsorship, it’s time to put the F-U-N in fundraising! Join us as we dive into some of the different ways to raise funds and share successful fundraising ideas from BVOR sponsors. In this training session, you’ll learn about: acceptable sources of funds fundraising strategies […]

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Monthly Series #4: How to Prepare for Arrival & Meeting Post-Arrival Needs and Requirements in an Ethical Way

Virtual

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 […]

Mental Health & Well-being Info Session (For Winnipeg)

Virtual

Find out more about some of the available mental health services for refugee newcomers in Winnipeg. We’ll be joined by a panel of experts in this field who will share helpful information about the types of services their organizations offer and how to access them. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with valuable resources!   […]

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Monthly Series #5: Preparing for and Transitioning to Month 13

Virtual

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 […]

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Monthly Series # 1: What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program & how does it work?

Virtual

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 get an in-depth understanding of the PSR program. We will go over the following information: *an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs *who […]

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Monthly Series # 2: How to Prepare a Private Sponsorship Application Package

Virtual

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 get an in-depth understanding of how to prepare applications to sponsor under the PSR program. We will go over the following information: * an overview […]