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SUMMARY:National e-training course for settlement professionals: 'Settlement services - Allies in Private Sponsorship (SPT 101)'
DESCRIPTION:[Français ci-dessous] Enrollment is now open. \nABOUT THE COURSE \nThis course is for settlement professionals and other service providers who work with privately sponsored refugees and their sponsors. \nIn this course\, you will learn the basics of private refugee sponsorship. You will also learn how to work effectively with privately sponsored newcomers\, their sponsors\, and other settlement professionals. \nThe course has five modules: \n\nIntroduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program\nThe Role of Sponsors\nRights\, Responsibilities\, and Expectations of Privately Sponsored Newcomers\nIRCC Program Assurance\nThe Role of Settlement Workers in Private Sponsorship\n\nEach module includes readings\, videos\, activities\, a quiz\, a discussion forum\, and extra resources to support your learning. \nThis is a self-study course. You can complete the course at your own pace during the 5-week course period. However\, you must finish all readings\, quizzes\, and the final exam before the course ends. \nA weekly online discussion forum is available if you would like to ask questions\, share ideas\, and learn with other participants and the course facilitator. \nVersion française à venir\nSi vous souhaitez suivre le cours en anglais\, veuillez retourner à la page précédente ou sélectionner le paramètre de langue anglais. \nSi vous préférez suivre le cours en français\, laissez-nous savoir. La version bilingue (anglais-français) sera lancée en septembre! \nÀ PROPOS DU COURS \nCe cours s’adresse aux professionnels de l’établissement et aux autres fournisseurs de services qui travaillent avec des réfugiés parrainés par le secteur privé et leurs répondants. \nDans ce cours\, vous apprendrez les notions de base du Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés. Vous découvrirez également comment travailler efficacement avec les nouveaux arrivants parrainés par le secteur privé\, leurs répondants et d’autres professionnels de l’établissement. \nLe cours comprend cinq modules : \n\nIntroduction au Programme de parrainage privé de réfugiés\nLe rôle des répondants\nLes droits\, les responsabilités et les attentes des nouveaux arrivants parrainés par le secteur privé\nL’assurance de l’intégrité des programmes d’IRCC\nLe rôle des travailleurs et travailleuses de l’établissement dans le cadre du parrainage privé\n\nChaque module comprend des lectures\, des vidéos\, des activités\, un questionnaire\, un forum de discussion ainsi que des ressources complémentaires pour soutenir votre apprentissage. \nIl s’agit d’un cours d’autoapprentissage. Vous pouvez suivre le cours à votre propre rythme pendant la période de cinq semaines. Toutefois\, vous devez terminer toutes les lectures\, tous les questionnaires ainsi que l’examen final avant la fin du cours. \nUn forum de discussion en ligne hebdomadaire est offert si vous souhaitez poser des questions\, échanger des idées et apprendre avec les autres participantes et participants ainsi qu’avec la personne responsable de l’animation du cours. \n  \nREQUEST TO ENROL
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-e-training-course-for-settlement-professionals-settlement-services-allies-in-private-sponsorship-spt-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Richardson%2C RSTP Online Course Coordinator":MAILTO:etraining@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T173000
DTSTAMP:20260816T043723
CREATED:20260113T174717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T174717Z
UID:10000769-1768840200-1768843800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:National e-training course: 'Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program (IET101)'
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DATES: 19 Jan – 22 Mar 2026 \nABOUT THE COURSE \nThis introductory course is for those who are interested in learning about the private sponsorship of refugees. In this course you will learn about the different types of sponsoring groups\, the Canadian immigration programs for refugee resettlement\, refugee and sponsor eligibility requirements\, the application process\, settlement planning\, calculating the sponsorship cost\, overseas processing\, and post-arrival responsibilities. \nParticipants will also be able to engage with the course facilitator\, and other participants\, and enhance their learning by participating in weekly video chat sessions and discussion forums. \nENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN \n1. Watch the Demo Video to learn how to create a user account if you don’t already have one. REMEMBER to write down/save your login username and password. \n2. Request enrollment here to be added to the course. You can expect to receive a confirmation email usually within 24 hours (M-F during business hours). \n3. Register for the Course Orientation Session here ( happening on Monday\, 19 Jan 2026 at 4:30 pm Eastern). This orientation session will explain the course format\, the quizzes and the final exam as well as due dates\, grading\, and navigating the eTraining platform. This orientation session will be recorded and posted in the course dashboard for those unable to attend the live session or needing a review.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/national-e-training-course-introduction-to-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-program-iet101/
LOCATION:Online RSTP Etraining Course\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Richardson%2C RSTP Online Course Coordinator":MAILTO:etraining@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260816T043723
CREATED:20250902T151425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T152110Z
UID:10000361-1758045600-1758051000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Refusals and Judicial Reviews: Real Success Stories (Online Info Session & Panel for PSR Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will help sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program better understand how to respond to negative decisions. Join us to hear real success stories from private refugee sponsors who turned refusals into wins. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n• Understand common reasons for refusals \n• Navigate procedural fairness and system errors \n• Decide when to involve a lawyer \n• Explore real-life cases where judicial reviews led to positive outcomes \nDon’t miss this chance to gain practical insights and actionable strategies for responding to negative decisions. \n  \nClick here to submit your questions in advance: \nhttps://app.sli.do/event/efasSwbeyGaLCKp6YLt72a (code: #RefusalQ) \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this event starts at 6 pm Eastern Time and runs for 1.5 hours (6 – 7:30 pm EDT) \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/refusals-and-judicial-reviews-real-success-stories-info-session-for-psr-sponsors/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Richardson%2C RSTP Online Course Coordinator":MAILTO:etraining@rstp.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260816T043723
CREATED:20250902T151425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T151425Z
UID:10000719-1758045600-1758051000@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Refusals and Judicial Reviews: Real Success Stories (Online Info Session & Panel for PSR Sponsors)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will help sponsors in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program better understand how to respond to negative decisions. Join us to hear real success stories from private refugee sponsors who turned refusals into wins. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn how to: \n• Understand common reasons for refusals \n• Navigate procedural fairness and system errors \n• Decide when to involve a lawyer \n• Explore real-life cases where judicial reviews led to positive outcomes \nDon’t miss this chance to gain practical insights and actionable strategies for responding to negative decisions. \n  \nClick here to submit your questions in advance: \nhttps://app.sli.do/event/efasSwbeyGaLCKp6YLt72a (code: #RefusalQ) \n  \nRegister Here\nPlease note\, this event starts at 6 pm Eastern Time and runs for 1.5 hours (6 – 7:30 pm EDT) \n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/refusals-and-judicial-reviews-real-success-stories-info-session-for-psr-sponsors-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Richardson%2C RSTP Online Course Coordinator":MAILTO:etraining@rstp.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T233000
DTSTAMP:20260816T043723
CREATED:20250808T135807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T151555Z
UID:10000354-1757349000-1757374200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:E-training Course: Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (IET101)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis online RSTP E-training course is designed to help you learn all about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. E-training is RSTP’s self-directed online learning tool hosted on the Moodle platform. \nIn this course you will learn the following details about the PSR program; \n\nthe different types of sponsoring groups\nthe various Canadian immigration programs for refugee resettlement\nrefugee and sponsor eligibility requirements for the PSR program\nthe program’s application process\nsettlement planning and the post-arrival support responsibilities/requirements of sponsors\nhow to calculate the cost of a PSR sponsorship\noverseas processing (how the application is assessed and processed outside of Canada)\n\nParticipants will also have the option to engage with the course facilitator\, other participants\, and enhance their learning by participating in weekly video chat sessions and discussion forums. \nAvis important :\nLe contenu de ce cours étant en cours de traduction\, la session d’été de IET101 est proposée en anglais uniquement. \n  \nOnline Orientation Session (September 8th @ 4:30 – 5 pm Eastern Time) \nREGISTER HERE  \n  \nEnroll in the Online E-training Course (September 8th – November 9th\, 2025) \nENROLL HERE\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/e-training-course-introduction-to-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-course-code-iet101/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T233000
DTSTAMP:20260816T043723
CREATED:20250808T135807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T135807Z
UID:10000712-1757349000-1757374200@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:E-training Course: Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (IET101)
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis online RSTP E-training course is designed to help you learn all about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. E-training is RSTP’s self-directed online learning tool hosted on the Moodle platform. \nIn this course you will learn the following details about the PSR program; \n\nthe different types of sponsoring groups\nthe various Canadian immigration programs for refugee resettlement\nrefugee and sponsor eligibility requirements for the PSR program\nthe program’s application process\nsettlement planning and the post-arrival support responsibilities/requirements of sponsors\nhow to calculate the cost of a PSR sponsorship\noverseas processing (how the application is assessed and processed outside of Canada)\n\nParticipants will also have the option to engage with the course facilitator\, other participants\, and enhance their learning by participating in weekly video chat sessions and discussion forums. \nAvis important :\nLe contenu de ce cours étant en cours de traduction\, la session d’été de IET101 est proposée en anglais uniquement. \n  \nOnline Orientation Session (September 8th @ 4:30 – 5 pm Eastern Time) \nREGISTER HERE  \n  \nEnroll in the Online E-training Course (September 8th – November 9th\, 2025) \nENROLL HERE\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/e-training-course-introduction-to-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-course-code-iet101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260816T043723
CREATED:20240626T160317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T160317Z
UID:10000568-1724263200-1724266800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming a SAH Information Session
DESCRIPTION:This information session is specifically for organizations who have been incorporated for at least two years\, and who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024. In this webinar\, you will learn about the eligibility requirements\, the application process\, and the required supporting documents for applying to become a Sponsorship Agreement Holder.\n\nPLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS INFORMATION SESSION: (please do not register for this session if you already attended the Becoming a SAH Information Session on June 26th or July 24th\, 2024. The information shared in this webinar is the same.)\n\n 	21 AUG 2024 | 6:00 PM EDT – REGISTER HERE\n\nIf you intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, please:\n\n 	Register for one of the above Teams webinars to learn about the process\, and\n 	complete the RSTP Mandatory Training Pre-assessment Form.  If your organization is eligible\, prepared and ready\, you will be added to the waitlist for the Becoming a Sponsorship Agreement Holder Course (SAH101) and notified when it becomes available for enrollment.\n\nABOUT THE MANDATORY ETRAINING COURSE The SAH101 etraining course is a mandatory requirement for organizations who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, and have:\n\n 	been incorporated for at least two years\,\n 	previous experience in private sponsorship and settlement of refugees\,\n 	the financial and human capacity to sponsor multiple undertakings each year.\n\nThis course is designed to provide participants with essential information about the eligibility requirements\, the SAH application process\, the SAH Agreement\, SAH financial and settlement responsibilities\, as well as best practices for monitoring and working with constituent groups/co-sponsors. The mandatory e-training course must be taken by:\n\n 	the head of the organization\,\n 	the organization’s main contact for refugee sponsorship\, and;\n 	any signing authorities who will be designated as representatives for submitting sponsorship applications on behalf of the organization.\n\nParticipants can work through the materials at a pace and time that works best for them\, however they are expected to spend approximately 6 hours to complete the course materials\, and to obtain a minimum passing grade of 60% before a certificate will be issued. When will the mandatory SAH course begin? The course becomes available when the application submission period opens for 2024. Watch for IRCC’S ANNOUNCEMENT on the canada.ca website to see when the application submission period begins.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/becoming-a-sah-information-session-9-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Richardson%2C RSTP Online Course Coordinator":MAILTO:etraining@rstp.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000
DTSTAMP:20260816T043723
CREATED:20240626T160317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T160317Z
UID:10000199-1724263200-1724266800@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming a SAH Information Session
DESCRIPTION:This information session is specifically for organizations who have been incorporated for at least two years\, and who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024. In this webinar\, you will learn about the eligibility requirements\, the application process\, and the required supporting documents for applying to become a Sponsorship Agreement Holder.\n\nPLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS INFORMATION SESSION: (please do not register for this session if you already attended the Becoming a SAH Information Session on June 26th or July 24th\, 2024. The information shared in this webinar is the same.)\n\n 	21 AUG 2024 | 6:00 PM EDT – REGISTER HERE\n\nIf you intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, please:\n\n 	Register for one of the above Teams webinars to learn about the process\, and\n 	complete the RSTP Mandatory Training Pre-assessment Form.  If your organization is eligible\, prepared and ready\, you will be added to the waitlist for the Becoming a Sponsorship Agreement Holder Course (SAH101) and notified when it becomes available for enrollment.\n\nABOUT THE MANDATORY ETRAINING COURSE The SAH101 etraining course is a mandatory requirement for organizations who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, and have:\n\n 	been incorporated for at least two years\,\n 	previous experience in private sponsorship and settlement of refugees\,\n 	the financial and human capacity to sponsor multiple undertakings each year.\n\nThis course is designed to provide participants with essential information about the eligibility requirements\, the SAH application process\, the SAH Agreement\, SAH financial and settlement responsibilities\, as well as best practices for monitoring and working with constituent groups/co-sponsors. The mandatory e-training course must be taken by:\n\n 	the head of the organization\,\n 	the organization’s main contact for refugee sponsorship\, and;\n 	any signing authorities who will be designated as representatives for submitting sponsorship applications on behalf of the organization.\n\nParticipants can work through the materials at a pace and time that works best for them\, however they are expected to spend approximately 6 hours to complete the course materials\, and to obtain a minimum passing grade of 60% before a certificate will be issued. When will the mandatory SAH course begin? The course becomes available when the application submission period opens for 2024. Watch for IRCC’S ANNOUNCEMENT on the canada.ca website to see when the application submission period begins.
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/becoming-a-sah-information-session-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Richardson%2C RSTP Online Course Coordinator":MAILTO:etraining@rstp.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260816T043723
CREATED:20240626T155741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T155741Z
UID:10000567-1721818800-1721822400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming a SAH Information Session
DESCRIPTION:This information session is specifically for organizations who have been incorporated for at least two years\, and who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024. In this webinar\, you will learn about the eligibility requirements\, the application process\, and the required supporting documents for applying to become a Sponsorship Agreement Holder.   \n  \nYou have the option to participate in one of the following sessions:  \n(please note\, the same information is shared in each webinar. Please only register for one session only) \n\n24 JUL  2024 | 11:00 AM EDT – REGISTER HERE\n21 AUG 2024 | 6:00 PM EDT – REGISTER HERE\n\nIf you intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, please:\n\nRegister for one of the above Teams webinars to learn about the process\, and\ncomplete the RSTP Mandatory Training Pre-assessment Form.  If your organization is eligible\, prepared and ready\, you will be added to the waitlist for the Becoming a Sponsorship Agreement Holder Course (SAH101) and notified when it becomes available for enrollment.\n\nABOUT THE MANDATORY ETRAINING COURSE The SAH101 etraining course is a mandatory requirement for organizations who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, and have:\n\nbeen incorporated for at least two years\,\nprevious experience in private sponsorship and settlement of refugees\,\nthe financial and human capacity to sponsor multiple undertakings each year.\n\nThis course is designed to provide participants with essential information about the eligibility requirements\, the SAH application process\, the SAH Agreement\, SAH financial and settlement responsibilities\, as well as best practices for monitoring and working with constituent groups/co-sponsors. The mandatory e-training course must be taken by:\n\nthe head of the organization\,\nthe organization’s main contact for refugee sponsorship\, and;\nany signing authorities who will be designated as representatives for submitting sponsorship applications on behalf of the organization.\n\nParticipants can work through the materials at a pace and time that works best for them\, however they are expected to spend approximately 6 hours to complete the course materials\, and to obtain a minimum passing grade of 60% before a certificate will be issued. When will the mandatory SAH course begin? The course becomes available when the application submission period opens for 2024. Watch for IRCC’S ANNOUNCEMENT on the canada.ca website to see when the application submission period begins.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/becoming-a-sah-information-session-8-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Richardson%2C RSTP Online Course Coordinator":MAILTO:etraining@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260816T043723
CREATED:20240626T155741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T160144Z
UID:10000198-1721818800-1721822400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming a SAH Information Session
DESCRIPTION:This information session is specifically for organizations who have been incorporated for at least two years\, and who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024. In this webinar\, you will learn about the eligibility requirements\, the application process\, and the required supporting documents for applying to become a Sponsorship Agreement Holder.   \n  \nYou have the option to participate in one of the following sessions:  \n(please note\, the same information is shared in each webinar. Please only register for one session only) \n\n24 JUL  2024 | 11:00 AM EDT – REGISTER HERE\n21 AUG 2024 | 6:00 PM EDT – REGISTER HERE\n\nIf you intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, please:\n\nRegister for one of the above Teams webinars to learn about the process\, and\ncomplete the RSTP Mandatory Training Pre-assessment Form.  If your organization is eligible\, prepared and ready\, you will be added to the waitlist for the Becoming a Sponsorship Agreement Holder Course (SAH101) and notified when it becomes available for enrollment.\n\nABOUT THE MANDATORY ETRAINING COURSE The SAH101 etraining course is a mandatory requirement for organizations who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, and have:\n\nbeen incorporated for at least two years\,\nprevious experience in private sponsorship and settlement of refugees\,\nthe financial and human capacity to sponsor multiple undertakings each year.\n\nThis course is designed to provide participants with essential information about the eligibility requirements\, the SAH application process\, the SAH Agreement\, SAH financial and settlement responsibilities\, as well as best practices for monitoring and working with constituent groups/co-sponsors. The mandatory e-training course must be taken by:\n\nthe head of the organization\,\nthe organization’s main contact for refugee sponsorship\, and;\nany signing authorities who will be designated as representatives for submitting sponsorship applications on behalf of the organization.\n\nParticipants can work through the materials at a pace and time that works best for them\, however they are expected to spend approximately 6 hours to complete the course materials\, and to obtain a minimum passing grade of 60% before a certificate will be issued. When will the mandatory SAH course begin? The course becomes available when the application submission period opens for 2024. Watch for IRCC’S ANNOUNCEMENT on the canada.ca website to see when the application submission period begins.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/becoming-a-sah-information-session-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Richardson%2C RSTP Online Course Coordinator":MAILTO:etraining@rstp.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260816T043723
CREATED:20240626T154306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T154306Z
UID:10000566-1719433800-1719437400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming a SAH Information Session
DESCRIPTION:This information session is specifically for organizations who have been incorporated for at least two years\, and who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024. In this webinar\, you will learn about the eligibility requirements\, the application process\, and the required supporting documents for applying to become a Sponsorship Agreement Holder.   You have the option to participate in one of the following sessions: (please note\, the same information is shared in each webinar. Please only register for one session only)\n\n26 JUN 2024 | 8:30 PM EDT REGISTER HERE\n24 JUL  2024 | 11:00 AM EDT – REGISTER HERE\n21 AUG 2024 | 6:00 PM EDT – REGISTER HERE\n\nIf you intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, please:\n\nRegister for one of the above Teams webinars to learn about the process\, and\ncomplete the RSTP Mandatory Training Pre-assessment Form.  If your organization is eligible\, prepared and ready\, you will be added to the waitlist for the Becoming a Sponsorship Agreement Holder Course (SAH101) and notified when it becomes available for enrollment.\n\nABOUT THE MANDATORY ETRAINING COURSE The SAH101 etraining course is a mandatory requirement for organizations who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, and have:\n\nbeen incorporated for at least two years\,\nprevious experience in private sponsorship and settlement of refugees\,\nthe financial and human capacity to sponsor multiple undertakings each year.\n\nThis course is designed to provide participants with essential information about the eligibility requirements\, the SAH application process\, the SAH Agreement\, SAH financial and settlement responsibilities\, as well as best practices for monitoring and working with constituent groups/co-sponsors. The mandatory e-training course must be taken by:\n\nthe head of the organization\,\nthe organization’s main contact for refugee sponsorship\, and;\nany signing authorities who will be designated as representatives for submitting sponsorship applications on behalf of the organization.\n\nParticipants can work through the materials at a pace and time that works best for them\, however they are expected to spend approximately 6 hours to complete the course materials\, and to obtain a minimum passing grade of 60% before a certificate will be issued. When will the mandatory SAH course begin? The course becomes available when the application submission period opens for 2024. Watch for IRCC’S ANNOUNCEMENT on the canada.ca website to see when the application submission period begins.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/becoming-a-sah-information-session-7-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders
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ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Richardson%2C RSTP Online Course Coordinator":MAILTO:etraining@rstp.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260816T043723
CREATED:20240626T154306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T154443Z
UID:10000197-1719433800-1719437400@www.rstp.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming a SAH Information Session
DESCRIPTION:This information session is specifically for organizations who have been incorporated for at least two years\, and who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024. In this webinar\, you will learn about the eligibility requirements\, the application process\, and the required supporting documents for applying to become a Sponsorship Agreement Holder.   You have the option to participate in one of the following sessions: (please note\, the same information is shared in each webinar. Please only register for one session only)\n\n26 JUN 2024 | 8:30 PM EDT REGISTER HERE\n24 JUL  2024 | 11:00 AM EDT – REGISTER HERE\n21 AUG 2024 | 6:00 PM EDT – REGISTER HERE\n\nIf you intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, please:\n\nRegister for one of the above Teams webinars to learn about the process\, and\ncomplete the RSTP Mandatory Training Pre-assessment Form.  If your organization is eligible\, prepared and ready\, you will be added to the waitlist for the Becoming a Sponsorship Agreement Holder Course (SAH101) and notified when it becomes available for enrollment.\n\nABOUT THE MANDATORY ETRAINING COURSE The SAH101 etraining course is a mandatory requirement for organizations who intend to apply to become a SAH in 2024\, and have:\n\nbeen incorporated for at least two years\,\nprevious experience in private sponsorship and settlement of refugees\,\nthe financial and human capacity to sponsor multiple undertakings each year.\n\nThis course is designed to provide participants with essential information about the eligibility requirements\, the SAH application process\, the SAH Agreement\, SAH financial and settlement responsibilities\, as well as best practices for monitoring and working with constituent groups/co-sponsors. The mandatory e-training course must be taken by:\n\nthe head of the organization\,\nthe organization’s main contact for refugee sponsorship\, and;\nany signing authorities who will be designated as representatives for submitting sponsorship applications on behalf of the organization.\n\nParticipants can work through the materials at a pace and time that works best for them\, however they are expected to spend approximately 6 hours to complete the course materials\, and to obtain a minimum passing grade of 60% before a certificate will be issued. When will the mandatory SAH course begin? The course becomes available when the application submission period opens for 2024. Watch for IRCC’S ANNOUNCEMENT on the canada.ca website to see when the application submission period begins.\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.rstp.ca/en/event/becoming-a-sah-information-session-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Sponsorship Agreement Holders
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.rstp.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MicrosoftTeams-image-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Serena Richardson%2C RSTP Online Course Coordinator":MAILTO:etraining@rstp.ca
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