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An Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (In-Person Workshop in St. John’s NL)

Association for New Canadians ESL Training Centre 148 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John's, Newfound Land & Labrador, Canada

This workshop is intended for anyone in the St. John's area (and beyond) who is interested in becoming a sponsor under the PSR program. New and potential sponsors are welcome to join us, as well as former PSR sponsors who may need a program refresher to become active again. Join the RSTP’s local trainer, Tim […]

Monthly PSR 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 […]

Managing Expectations and Navigating Culture Shock

Virtual

(Webinar for SAHs and their Constituent Groups and Co-Sponsors, open to sponsors in the PSR and BVOR programs) When newcomers arrive, it’s common for expectations — on both sides — to be a little out of sync. Learn how to set realistic expectations early on and how to keep communication clear and supportive throughout the […]

Monthly PSR 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 […]

Info Session: Showcasing the Gateway Services at Immigrant Services Calgary (ICS) (Webinar for PSR sponsors in Calgary)

Virtual

(For PSR program sponsors in Calgary, including Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, SAHs and their CG’s & Co-sponsors) This info session for Private Sponsors in the Calgary area will provide sponsors with details of the Gateway Services, a centralized intake process. Immigrant Services Calgary (ICS) is a partner at Gateway— a collaborative of over 90 […]

Building an Effective PSR Settlement Plan (Webinar for PSR sponsors)

Virtual

This online training session for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program will walk you through how to plan support for newcomers over the full sponsorship year — not just the first few weeks after arrival. We’ll break things down into the following phases: -What to focus on during the first few weeks […]

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Monthly PSR 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 […]

RSTP Quick-Learn Series: The Benefits of Connecting with Local Settlement Provider Organizations (Spos)

Virtual

Please note, this online training session is intended for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. About the series: The RSTP Quick Learn Series are a set of short, highly focused training webinars about post-arrival settlement support, designed to strengthen your understanding of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program and IRCC’s sponsorship […]

Ready, Set, Match #2 – Financial Requirements & Budgeting for BVOR Sponsors.

Virtual

Introducing our new series of short, practical training sessions designed to get you ready to match with a BVOR refugee or BVOR refugee family in urgent need of sponsorship. 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? […]

RSTP Quick-Learn Series: The Benefits of Connecting with Local Settlement Provider Organizations (Spos)

Virtual

Please note, this online training session is intended for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. About the series: The RSTP Quick Learn Series are a set of short, highly focused training webinars about post-arrival settlement support, designed to strengthen your understanding of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program and IRCC’s sponsorship […]

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Monthly PSR 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 go over the […]

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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 […]