SPONSORSHIP RESOURCES
The list below includes relevant and useful resources for those looking to sponsor refugees to Canada.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact the Refugee SSP (refssp@rstp.ca)
- TOOLKITS AND GUIDES
RSTP Handbook for Sponsoring Groups
• Canadian Council for Refugees Private Sponsorship of Refugees Toolkit
• Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Application Guide (IMM 5413)
• Sponsorship Agreement Holder Forms
• The Refugee Forms
• Tips for Constituent Groups of SAHs - SPONSOR’S ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Want to sponsor a refugee? Here’s what you need to know to get started
• Responsibilities of Sponsors
• Sponsorship Settlement Obligations
• Tax Deductions Available (Child Tax Benefit) - WHO CAN BE SPONSORED
Eligibility
• Selecting a Refugee (Note: Visa Office Referrals are Not Currently Recommended for Syrian Refugees)
• Bringing Family Members of Resettled Refugees Under the One Year Window Rule - SPONSORSHIP PROCESS
Overview of Process (Refugee Sponsorship Training Program – RSTP)
• Working through a SAH - PUTTING TOGETHER THE APPLICATION
Which Forms Need to Be Filled Out
• Link to Forms