Preparing a refugee for their visa interview can set them up for success and lead to a positive decision. Attend this training session, designed to empower you, and the refugee(s) you are sponsoring. You’ll get the knowledge and tools to effectively guide & support the sponsored refugees. This session is particularly helpful if the refugee […]
Join us for an engaging conversation on how one community‑based SAH effectively conducted pre‑screening of Principal Applicants (PAs) before selecting sponsorship cases. Learn practical strategies they used to ensure that available spaces were used wisely and that selected cases were well‑aligned with their capacity and sponsorship goals. Navigating the sponsorship process requires not just compassion, […]
Get ready for the arrival of the refugees you sponsored with this info-packed webinar all about: – calculating a budget – understanding and accessing RAP support – planning for the first few days and weeks after arrival – connecting to settlement support and other local resources – communication before and after arrival
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 […]
As per their obligations under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program, private refugee sponsoring groups (Groups of Five, Community Sponsors, and Sponsorship Agreement Holders) are responsible for making sure the basic settlement needs of the newcomers they are met during their first twelve months here. This can be a daunting task, but sponsors don't […]
This webinar is intended for: All types of refugee sponsorship groups participating in any refugee sponsorship program (PSR, BVOR, JAS). Sponsored refugee newcomers (PSR, BVOR & JAS programs) Join us for an interactive session featuring panelists from local Settlement Service Provider Organizations (SPOs). Representatives will share up-to-date information on the services currently available to […]
This webinar is intended for: Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors participating in the PSR program This first webinar in a two-part training series will provide an overview of the sponsors’ post-arrival responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program as required by IRCC. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their financial […]
This webinar is for: Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors participating in the PSR and BVOR programs This is the second webinar in a two-part training series on providing post-arrival support. This session will equip sponsors with helpful tools and best practices to ensure the successful settlement and integration of the newcomers they sponsored. […]
This webinar is for all sponsors participating in the PSR refugee sponsorship program. The Quick Learn Series are a set of short, highly focused webinars about post-arrival settlement support for PSR sponsors. The upcoming topic is part of a 3-topic series launched in January 2026. Designed to support new sponsors and build foundational knowledge […]
This webinar is intended for: Groups of 5 and Community Sponsors participating in the PSR program This first webinar in a two-part training series will provide an overview of the sponsors’ post-arrival responsibilities under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program as required by IRCC. Participants will gain a clear understanding of their financial […]
This webinar is for: All sponsorship group types (including SAHs and their CG’s and Co-sponsors, Groups of Five, Community Sponsors) Sponsors in the PSR, BVOR or JAS programs Sponsored refugee newcomers (who have been in Canada for under a year) Have you recently welcomed a family with non-accompanying dependents? Would you like to learn […]
This webinar is intended for: Groups of Five & Community Sponsors in BC PSR program only This virtual Info Session on April 15, 2026 (`11:00 am PST to 1:00 pm PST) about the post-arrival responsibilities of Groups of Five and Community Sponsors in the PSR program will focus on managing your group's expectations (and […]
