National Webinar: “Family Reunification Under the ‘One-Year Window (OYW) – The Application Forms & Required Supporting Documents” (For PSR Sponsors)

Virtual

This online training session provides Private Sponsors with practical guidance on how to accurately complete the One-Year Window (OYW) of Opportunity forms and identify the required supporting documents. Participants will learn about: Eligibility criteria Timelines Common mistakes to avoid We will also go over the importance of ensuring timely and complete submissions to support the […]

National Webinar: “Recalculating Financial Support After Arrival” (For PSR sponsors)

Virtual

This virtual training session for all sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program is part of a short, highly focused training series about post-arrival settlement support, designed to strengthen your understanding of the PSR Program and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC)'s requirements. You'll receive guidance on how to reassess and adjust your […]

Regional Webinar, BC: ” Post-Arrival Responsibilities of Sponsors” (For PSR Sponsors)

Virtual

This virtual training session is the first workshop in a 3-part autumn series on Post Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in BC. The second session will be held on November 26th.   In this first session we will cover: The post-arrival support timeline The minimum amount of financial support that sponsors […]

National Webinar: “Recalculating Financial Support After Arrival” (For PSR sponsors)

Virtual

This virtual training session for all sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program is part of a short, highly focused training series about post-arrival settlement support, designed to strengthen your understanding of the PSR Program and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada's (IRCC)'s requirements. You'll receive guidance on how to reassess and adjust your […]

In-Person Workshop, Regina: “The Refugees are Coming – Now What?” (For PSR sponsors)

Immanuel Anglican Church - Regina 142 Massey Road, Regina, Saskatoon, Canada

As sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, you  are expected to provide specific settlement supports and financial support to the refugee newcomers once they arrive. Join this in-person workshop to ensure that you provide the correct amount of money/financial support for the entire 12 months of the sponsorship and that the settlement […]

National webinar: “The Disability Tax Credit for Newcomers – A Joint Info Session with the CRA & Service Canada” (For all sponsors & newcomers)

Virtual

This joint session by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and Service Canada will explain the new Disability Tax Credit (DTC) for newcomers. The CRA will cover what the DTC is, who is eligible, how to apply, and what to expect after a decision. Service Canada will then outline other federal programs, including the Registered Disability […]

National Webinar: “Managing Sponsorship Cases & Allocations.” (For SAHs and their CGs & CSs)

Virtual

Learn how to stay organized and confident when managing your Private Refugee Sponsorship cases. This session will guide Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) through practical tools and strategies for tracking sponsorship applications, monitoring allocations, and keeping cases on schedule. Gain insights to strengthen your case management processes and ensure every sponsorship runs smoothly from start to […]

Regional Webinar, BC: “Post Arrival Responsibilities – Focus on Managing Expectations and Ethical Considerations.” (For PSR Sponsors)

Virtual

This virtual training session is the second workshop in a 3-part autumn series on Post Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in British Columbia.   During this second session, we will provide information on how sponsors can manage their expectations and what ethical considerations they will need to make. We'll cover the […]