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Interview Preparation

Preparing refugee sponsorship applicants for their interview The interview is an important part of the refugee sponsorship application process and preparing refugee sponsorship applicants for their interview is a crucial step in ensuring a successful application. Applicants are invited to an interview at a Visa Office outside of Canada, either by email or by phone.

All About Refusals

Procedural Fairness Before making a final decision, the applicant should be made aware of the Visa Officer’s concerns and provided with a reasonable opportunity to address those concerns (i.e., the right to be heard). Procedural fairness can occur during the interview, where the Officer verbally provides the applicant with an opportunity to respond,

FAQ on 2017 Amendment to Age of Dependent Children

Financial Guidelines For SAHs

Health Care Coverage (IFHP) National

Health Care Coverage for Privately Sponsored Refugees in Ontario

Locating Community Services

When a newcomer refugee arrives in Canada there are many tasks which need to be accomplished within the first days, weeks and months. Sponsors should make use of the many experienced and professional settlement agencies to help newcomer refugees navigate the Canadian system. The following list of links will help sponsors find the nearest settlement agencies and services in their provinces (excluding Quebec).

Managing Expectations

Expectations are completely normal and are even to be “expected.” When engaging in refugee sponsorship, you may have expectations about the refugee sponsorship experience, including how the refugee(s) will act or the kind of relationship your sponsoring group will form with the refugee(s) that you have sponsored. The refugee(s) you have sponsored may also have expectations,

ODSP Eligibility for Refugees in first 12 months

One Year Window (OYW)

What is a One-Year Window? One Year Window (OYW) is a provision of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act that assists with family reunification. It permits resettled refugees in Canada to identify for resettlement, within one year of their arrival, family members abroad who were previously unable to travel with them.