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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T133000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20260511T164024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T164024Z
UID:10000838-1779364800-1779370200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'The One-Year Window of Opportunity Provision (OYW) for settlement workers'
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for:\n Settlement service professionals (Settlement workers and counsellors\, Settlement Provider Organizations)\n  \nThis session will provide an overview of the OYW provision under Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program\, which allows resettled refugees to be reunited with immediate family members left behind. Participants will gain a clear understanding of eligibility criteria\, the application process\, required documentation\, and best practices for preparing and submitting successful OYW applications.\nThis training is recommended for Frontline Staff at Service Provider Organizations involved in the case management or coordination of sponsorship applications and supporting clients with One Year Window applications or inquiries. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-the-one-year-window-of-opportunity-provision-oyw-for-settlement-workers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/one-year-window-for-settlement-workers.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20260312T055234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T055234Z
UID:10000806-1774440000-1774443600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rate calculations for the post-arrival period' (For Groups of Five & Community Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is intended for:\n Groups of 5 & Community Sponsors in the PSR program\n  \nThe updated Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates came into effect on January 26\, 2026. \nGroups of Five and Community Sponsors can join this online training session to learn more about the changes\, including how to calculate the new Housing Supplement maximum\, the new features that have been added to the Minimum Financial Support Calculator\, and more! \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-resettlement-assistance-program-rap-rate-calculations-for-the-post-arrival-period-for-groups-of-five-community-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T153000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20260302T170622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T170622Z
UID:10000797-1773064800-1773070200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: '‘Info session: Understanding Canada’s tax system & benefits - with guests from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)’
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is intended for: \n All refugee sponsorship groups  participating in any refugee sponsorship program (PSR\, BVOR\, JAS).\n Sponsored refugee newcomers\n  \nJoin this informative session with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on understanding taxes and benefits. Our guest presenter\, Ms. Yin Yin Wu\, from the CRA will provide sponsors with the knowledge they need to support newcomers and help them understand the Canadian tax system. Learn how to guide sponsored individuals through tax filing and accessing government benefits. This session will equip you with practical tools to ensure the newcomers are set up for financial success and empowered to navigate their new life in Canada with confidence. \nKey topics covered: \n\nwhy we pay taxes\nCanada’s tax system and residency status\nhow to get the benefits and credits that sponsored refugee newcomer’s may be entitled to\nhow sponsored newcomer’s can do/file their taxes\nthe digital Services available to newcomers\n\nQuestions? Contact Lubna at lbajjali@rstp.ca \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-info-session-understanding-canadas-tax-system-benefits-with-guests-from-the-canada-revenue-agency-cra/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20260204T180018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T180018Z
UID:10000775-1770643800-1770647400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'What Newcomers Must Know about Canada’s Retirement System' (Intended for SAHs - session is open to newcomers)
DESCRIPTION:This is a special information session with Service Canada designed to help newcomers plan for the future and how to plan long-term financial security. This session will provide a clear overview of Canada’s Retirement System and the key public pensions that form its foundation. \nLearn about: \n\nCanada’s public retirement plans\nKey benefits: Canada Pension Plan (CPP)\, Old Age Security (OAS)\, and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)\nEligibility criteria & who is eligible to receive public pensions\nWhen and how to apply\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \nQuestion: Please contact our regional trainer Lubna Bajjali at lbajjali@rstp. \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-what-newcomers-must-know-about-canadas-retirement-system-intended-for-sahs-session-is-open-to-newcomers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/blog-images-2590-x-1300-px-1-scaled-e1770228066618.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20260204T175550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T175550Z
UID:10000774-1770314400-1770321600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Regional webinar (GTA\, ON): 'Connecting for Employment: A Virtual Networking Event' (For PSR Sponsors & Newcomers)
DESCRIPTION:An energizing virtual networking event designed to connect refugee sponsors and refugee newcomers with Settlement Provider Organizations (SPOs) in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Join us for a collaborative and practical learning experience that can open doors to employment opportunities for the newcomers that you support. \nWhether you are a new or experienced sponsor\, you’ll walk away with valuable insights\, stronger partnerships\, and concrete tools to help refugee newcomers navigate their employment journey in Canada. \nHave questions? Please contact RSTP trainer May Amouri at mamouri@rstp.ca or Lubna Bajjali at lbajjali@rstp.ca \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/regional-webinar-gta-on-connecting-for-employment-a-virtual-networking-event-for-psr-sponsors-newcomers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/May-and-Lubna-Employment-networking-event.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20260115T170152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T170152Z
UID:10000770-1768921200-1768926600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: 'Interactive webinar on Secondary Migration' (For SAHs\, their CG's and Co-Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to Secondary Migration workshop which aims to review what Secondary Migration is and situations where it may happen. We will also cover the different roles and options that Sponsorship Agreement Holders have in such situations. \n  \nTraining will be conducted on Zoom\, on Tuesday January 20th 2026 at 3:00 PM EST \n  \nPlease register below; \n  \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/mQ2ugIbLTyyltpcbLoPFeQ \n  \nYou are welcome to forward this invitation to your CGs and Co-sponsors. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, please contact me at lbajjali@rstp.ca
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-interactive-webinar-on-secondary-migration-for-sahs-their-cgs-and-co-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20251120T171215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T171215Z
UID:10000749-1764167400-1764172800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National webinar: "The Disability Tax Credit for Newcomers - A Joint Info Session with the CRA & Service Canada" (For all sponsors & newcomers)
DESCRIPTION: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 Savings Plan (RDSP)\, and how the DTC can open doors to further financial support for the newcomer. \nParticipants will learn about: \n The Disability Tax Credit eligibility\n Application details\n What to expect\n The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) \nHave questions?\nContact RSTP Trainer\, Lubna at lbajjali@rstp.ca \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-webinar-the-disability-tax-credit-for-newcomers-a-joint-info-session-with-the-cra-service-canada-for-all-sponsors-newcomers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Post-arrival-responsibilities-Navigating-Employment-Resources-12-e1763658634251.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20250530T160740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T160740Z
UID:10000688-1750165200-1750168800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Info Session about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) with Service Canada
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour info session hosted by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) with guest presenters from Service Canada is open to all refugee sponsors (all programs) and sponsored refugee newcomers across Canada. \nLearn about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and how it helps to make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible Canadian residents. Applications are now open for all eligible adults and children. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during this info session. \nWhat we will cover during this session:\n>Eligibility criteria such as income\, residency status & income tax requirements.\n>A brief overview of the application & approval process\n>co-payment costs\n>how to find an oral health care provider\n>A short navigation tutorial of the canada.ca/dental website \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note this webinar starts at 1 PM Eastern Time and is 1-hour long. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/dentalcare-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Canadian-Dental-Care-Plan-Info-Session.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20250530T160740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T161002Z
UID:10000326-1750165200-1750168800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Info Session about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) with Service Canada
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour info session hosted by the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) with guest presenters from Service Canada is open to all refugee sponsors (all programs) and sponsored refugee newcomers across Canada. \nLearn about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) and how it helps to make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible Canadian residents. Applications are now open for all eligible adults and children. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during this info session. \nWhat we will cover during this session:\n>Eligibility criteria such as income\, residency status & income tax requirements.\n>A brief overview of the application & approval process\n>co-payment costs\n>how to find an oral health care provider\n>A short navigation tutorial of the canada.ca/dental website \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note this webinar starts at 1 PM Eastern Time and is 1-hour long. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/dentalcare/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Canadian-Dental-Care-Plan-Info-Session.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20241003T144438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T144438Z
UID:10000602-1729101600-1729108800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Virtual) How to Submit a One-Year-Window Application on the PR Portal
DESCRIPTION:Join us from anywhere across Canada for a virtual step-by-step guide through navigating the Permanent Residence Portal and learn how to submit your One-Year-Window of Opportunity (OYW) applications online through the portal. \nPlease register here to attend this webinar\, the session will start at 3 PM Eastern time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/virtual-how-to-submit-a-one-year-window-application-on-the-pr-portal-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Its-World-Refugee-Day-4.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20241003T144438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T182920Z
UID:10000233-1729101600-1729108800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Virtual) How to Submit a One-Year-Window Application on the PR Portal
DESCRIPTION:Join us from anywhere across Canada for a virtual step-by-step guide through navigating the Permanent Residence Portal and learn how to submit your One-Year-Window of Opportunity (OYW) applications online through the portal. \nPlease register here to attend this webinar\, the session will start at 3 PM Eastern time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/virtual-how-to-submit-a-one-year-window-application-on-the-pr-portal-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Its-World-Refugee-Day-4.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20241002T165829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T143255Z
UID:10000230-1729015200-1729022400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(In-Person: Ottawa) Financial Calculations Workshop for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the financial prowess needed for successful sponsorship! Join us at the “Financial Calculations Workshop for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors” on October 26th. Dive into sponsorship costs\, minimum financial requirements\, legal responsibilities\, and obligations. Empower yourself to make a positive impact. \n  \nPlease note\, this workshop is being held in-person only. Registration is required\, register HERE. \n(The workshop starts at 6 PM Eastern)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/in-person-ottawa-financial-calculations-workshop-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants\, Room 113 & 114\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/How-to-Calculate-PSR-Financial-Requirements-A-Guide-for-Groups-of-Five-and-Community-Sponsors.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20241002T165829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T165829Z
UID:10000599-1729015200-1729022400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(In-Person: Ottawa) Financial Calculations Workshop for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the financial prowess needed for successful sponsorship! Join us at the “Financial Calculations Workshop for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors” on October 26th. Dive into sponsorship costs\, minimum financial requirements\, legal responsibilities\, and obligations. Empower yourself to make a positive impact. \n  \nPlease note\, this workshop is being held in-person only. Registration is required\, register HERE. \n(The workshop starts at 6 PM Eastern)
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/in-person-ottawa-financial-calculations-workshop-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Catholic Centre for Immigrants\, Room 113 & 114\, 219 Argyle Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 2H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Community Sponsors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/How-to-Calculate-PSR-Financial-Requirements-A-Guide-for-Groups-of-Five-and-Community-Sponsors.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20240926T170130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T170130Z
UID:10000597-1728651600-1728658800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Webinar: A session w/ CRA and Service Canada. Programs\, Benefits & Credits available to Privately Sponsored Refugees.
DESCRIPTION:Available Service Canada and CRA information related to Financial Literacy and how they apply to Privately Sponsored Refugees\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember is Financial Literacy Month. The RSTP is facilitating a Financial Literacy info session on this occasion\, in collaboration with Service Canada and the CRA. \n\n\n\nThis session will particularly benefit PSR sponsors\, and the refugees they are sponsoring. It is a chance to receive insight and clarification from CRA and Service Canada on programs available to sponsored refugees\, there will also be a chance to have your questions answered during the webinar.\n\n\n\n\nService Canada will review:\n\n-programs available to newcomers\n-benefits available to newcomers\n\nThe CRA will discuss: \n\n– their benefits available to newcomers\n-their credits available to newcomers\n-and provide clarification on which benefit programs apply (and which don’t apply) to former refugees/sponsored newcomers.\n\nPlease REGISTER HERE. The time of the event is 1 PM to 3 PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/financial-literacy-webinar-a-session-w-cra-and-service-canada-programs-benefits-credits-available-to-privately-sponsored-refugees-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Financial-Literacy-Webinar.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20240926T170130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T143534Z
UID:10000228-1728651600-1728658800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Financial Literacy Webinar: A session w/ CRA and Service Canada. Programs\, Benefits & Credits available to Privately Sponsored Refugees.
DESCRIPTION:Available Service Canada and CRA information related to Financial Literacy and how they apply to Privately Sponsored Refugees\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember is Financial Literacy Month. The RSTP is facilitating a Financial Literacy info session on this occasion\, in collaboration with Service Canada and the CRA. \n\n\n\nThis session will particularly benefit PSR sponsors\, and the refugees they are sponsoring. It is a chance to receive insight and clarification from CRA and Service Canada on programs available to sponsored refugees\, there will also be a chance to have your questions answered during the webinar.\n\n\n\n\nService Canada will review:\n\n-programs available to newcomers\n-benefits available to newcomers\n\nThe CRA will discuss: \n\n– their benefits available to newcomers\n-their credits available to newcomers\n-and provide clarification on which benefit programs apply (and which don’t apply) to former refugees/sponsored newcomers.\n\nPlease REGISTER HERE. The time of the event is 1 PM to 3 PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/financial-literacy-webinar-a-session-w-cra-and-service-canada-programs-benefits-credits-available-to-privately-sponsored-refugees/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Financial-Literacy-Webinar.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20241002T170621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T170621Z
UID:10000600-1728486000-1728493200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Virtual) How to Submit a One-Year-Window Application on the PR Portal
DESCRIPTION:Join us from anywhere across Canada for a virtual step-by-step guide through navigating the Permanent Residence Portal and learn how to submit your One-Year-Window of Opportunity (OYW) applications online through the portal. \nPlease register here to attend this webinar\, the session will start at 3 PM Eastern time. \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/virtual-how-to-submit-a-one-year-window-application-on-the-pr-portal-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20241002T170621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T182835Z
UID:10000231-1728486000-1728493200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Virtual) How to Submit a One-Year-Window Application on the PR Portal
DESCRIPTION:Join us from anywhere across Canada for a virtual step-by-step guide through navigating the Permanent Residence Portal and learn how to submit your One-Year-Window of Opportunity (OYW) applications online through the portal. \nPlease register here to attend this webinar\, the session will start at 3 PM Eastern time. \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/virtual-how-to-submit-a-one-year-window-application-on-the-pr-portal/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Its-World-Refugee-Day-4.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20240926T180411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T180411Z
UID:10000598-1728392400-1728399600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Event postponed to November) Preparing the Refugee Sponsorship Applicant for the Interview
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL BE POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 2024. We will post a date as soon as that information becomes available. Thank you for your patience\, please send any inquiries to lbajjali@rstp.ca.\nThe interview with Canadian visa officers is an important part of the refugee sponsorship application process. The purpose of the interview is to establish whether the applicant is eligible and admissible for resettlement to Canada under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program. \nThe decision of the Visa Officer depends significantly on the outcome of the interview\, this webinar will offer some recommendations on; \n-how to prepare the refugee sponsorship applicant (the refugee) before the interview \n-What to do during the interview \n-and what to expect after the interview. \nPlease REGISTER HERE to participate. The time of the webinar is from 1 PM to 3 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)\n  \n1 Please note that this webinar does not represent legal advice; however\, it may serve as a guideline to help you better prepare for your interview.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/preparing-the-refugee-sponsorship-applicant-for-the-interview-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Its-World-Refugee-Day-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20240926T180411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T172136Z
UID:10000229-1728392400-1728399600@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:(Event postponed to November) Preparing the Refugee Sponsorship Applicant for the Interview
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL BE POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 2024. We will post a date as soon as that information becomes available. Thank you for your patience\, please send any inquiries to lbajjali@rstp.ca.\nThe interview with Canadian visa officers is an important part of the refugee sponsorship application process. The purpose of the interview is to establish whether the applicant is eligible and admissible for resettlement to Canada under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program. \nThe decision of the Visa Officer depends significantly on the outcome of the interview\, this webinar will offer some recommendations on; \n-how to prepare the refugee sponsorship applicant (the refugee) before the interview \n-What to do during the interview \n-and what to expect after the interview. \nPlease REGISTER HERE to participate. The time of the webinar is from 1 PM to 3 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)\n  \n1 Please note that this webinar does not represent legal advice; however\, it may serve as a guideline to help you better prepare for your interview.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/preparing-the-refugee-sponsorship-applicant-for-the-interview/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Its-World-Refugee-Day-3.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032814
CREATED:20231023T164539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T164539Z
UID:10000458-1698156000-1698163200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Empowering Sponsors: Preparing a Successful Application
DESCRIPTION:Ready to make a difference through private refugee sponsorship? \nJoin our training session\, where we’ll equip you with the knowledge and skills to create a successful sponsorship application. Learn about the supporting documents\, application forms\, and more.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/empowering-sponsors-preparing-a-successful-application-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EMPOWERING-SPONSORS_-PREPARING-A-SUCCESSFUL-APPLICATION-e1717006218961.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T032815
CREATED:20231023T164539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T164539Z
UID:10000089-1698156000-1698163200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Empowering Sponsors: Preparing a Successful Application
DESCRIPTION:Ready to make a difference through private refugee sponsorship? \nJoin our training session\, where we’ll equip you with the knowledge and skills to create a successful sponsorship application. Learn about the supporting documents\, application forms\, and more.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/empowering-sponsors-preparing-a-successful-application/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EMPOWERING-SPONSORS_-PREPARING-A-SUCCESSFUL-APPLICATION-e1717006218961.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lubna Bajjali":MAILTO:lbajjali@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR