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) […]
A strong foundation is the key to a successful outcome. That’s why preparing a refugee for their visa interview leads to positive decision. To assist you, RSTP invites sponsors and refugees who are applying for the PSR program (who speak English) to the "Preparing for the Interview" training session which is designed to empower you, whether […]
Are you getting ready to become a refugee sponsor in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program but have not yet used the Permanent Resident Portal? Are you struggling to make your sponsorship application work or simply interested in learning about the Permanent Residence Portal because you may want to do a sponsorship in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
