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? 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. In […]
This webinar is for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program in Saskatchewan and will be held virtually and in-person. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome to attend online. Learn all about welcoming newcomers and what to do in the early days after their arrival to set the sponsorship up for […]
A successful sponsorship begins with someone – just like you – who wants to welcome refugees into their community and help them thrive. But you can’t do it alone. Join us as we share practical guidance and resources on how to find like-minded people and build a strong sponsorship group together. In this training session, you’ll […]
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 […]
This webinar is for sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program in Saskatchewan and will be held virtually and in-person. Although PSR sponsors from across Canada are welcome to attend online. A private sponsor of refugees is required to ensure that the refugees they sponsor integrate well into their new communities. What exactly […]
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 […]
This virtual training session is the second workshop in a 3-part summer series on Post-Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in BC. Sponsors from both the PSR and BVOR program are welcome to join us for some valuable skill training. This session provides information on how sponsors can: manage their expectations and […]
Ready Set Match #4: Submitting Your BVOR Sponsorship Application You’ve built a strong group and raised the necessary funds, now it’s time to take the exciting next step in your sponsorship journey: matching with a BVOR refugee or refugee family! Join us as we take a closer look at the matching process and get you […]
(For sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees/PSR program) Sponsors in the PSR program are required to provide financial support to the newcomers they have sponsored. Learn to determine the amount of money that sponsors are required to provide to the newcomers by using the Financial Support Calculator tool. Please note, this is a […]
(For private sponsors and newly arrived or soon-to arrive sponsored refugee newcomers) Were some of the members of the family you sponsored unable to travel to Canada with the Principal Applicant? If so, you may be eligible to reunite the family members in Canada by filling out a One Year Window application. The OYW is […]
(Webinar for Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, Canada-wide participants are welcome to join. Facilitated by our BC Trainer Gizol Shah) This virtual training session is the third and final workshop in a 3-part summer series on Post Arrival Obligations for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in […]
Please note: this online E-Training course will run from September 8th to November 9th, 2025. We strongly recommend that individuals who enroll in the course attend the orientation session on September 8th before starting the course. This online RSTP E-training course is designed to help you learn all about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) […]
