Webinars (Virtual)
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Past Webinars
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Preparing a Settlement Plan: The Financial and Settlement Responsibilities of Sponsors under the PSR Program
Date:Thursday, April 15, 2021
Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Where: Virtual
This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors will provide an in-depth look at the financial and settlement responsibilities of sponsors under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, including: how long sponsors are expected to provide financial support to refugees sponsored under the PSR program; the minimum amount of financial support that sponsors are expected to provide to refugees on arrival and the relationship between the Sponsorship Cost Table and the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates; how to use the Minimum Financial Support Calculator to calculate the minimum level of financial support required on arrival; situations that may change the amount of financial support that sponsors are expected to provide once the refugees arrive in Canada; and, an overview of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the program and how settlement agencies can assist sponsors with fulfilling their settlement responsibilities.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4016527385413050639
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Refugee Sponsorship Training – Online (in Tigrinya)
Date:Thursday, April 15, 2021
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Where: Virtual
In this webinar organised by Immigrant Services Guelph-Welington, RSTP trainer, Dawit Demoz, will provide an overview of the sponsorship process (in Tigrinya). Questions will be taken following the presentation and one-on-one appointments for form review with Dawit are available. CLICK HERE to register. Instructions on how to join the session will be provided. For information contact Huria at htesfa@is-gw.ca or 519-836-2222 ext 263.
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What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program and How Does it Work?
Date:Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Time:3:30 PM - 5:30 PM EDT
Where: Virtual
This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors will provide an in-depth look at the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, including: an overview of Canada’s refugee sponsorship and resettlement programs; who can sponsor under the PSR program; the eligibility and admissibility requirements for refugees being sponsored under the PSR program; the importance of refugee status documents and who needs them; and, an overview of the application process.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1698563360014725903
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“Sponsoring Refugees during the Pandemic” – Virtual IRCC Engagement – G5/CS groups in Central and Western Canada (MB, SK, AB)
Date:Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Time:6:00 pm to 8:00 pm MDT
Where: Virtual
RSTP would like to invite members of Groups of Five and Community Sponsors to a virtual meeting with IRCC to talk about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on sponsors as well as refugees whom you are sponsoring. IRCC would like to better understand the community experience, challenges and successes that sponsors have encountered with regards to sponsoring refugees during the pandemic. IRCC will also be sharing updates including how the pandemic has impacted processing of applications in Canada and at missions overseas. While case-specific questions will not be answered at this meeting, IRCC looks forward to engaging with sponsors during this meeting.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6968109174800855052
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Preparing and Transitioning to Month 13
Date:Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Where: Virtual
This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors while providing an in-depth look at what is Month 13 and when sponsors should start preparing for the transition to Month 13; resources that are available to assist sponsors and sponsored newcomers with the transition; what to consider when sponsors and sponsored newcomers begin preparing for the transition; services that are available to sponsored newcomers in Month 13; and, how to evaluate the sponsorship period.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8384770533562200588
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“Sponsoring Refugees during the Pandemic” – Virtual IRCC Engagement – G5/CS groups in Ontario
Date:Monday, March 29, 2021
Time:6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EDT
Where: Virtual
RSTP would like to invite members of Groups of Five and Community Sponsors to a virtual meeting with IRCC to talk about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on sponsors as well as refugees whom you are sponsoring. IRCC would like to better understand the community experience, challenges and successes that sponsors have encountered with regards to sponsoring refugees during the pandemic. IRCC will also be sharing updates including how the pandemic has impacted processing of applications in Canada and at missions overseas. While case-specific questions will not be answered at this meeting, IRCC looks forward to engaging with sponsors during this meeting.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1516092807543330572
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Submitting Refugee Sponsorships Electronically
Date:Sunday, March 28, 2021
Time:3:00 pm to 5:00 pm CST
Where: 106 - 129 3rd Avenue, North Saskatoon SK
In this RSTP workshop/webinar, private sponsors of refugees would learn how to submit their sponsorship applications electronically. Please note that the maximum audience allowed at the event venue is 5 people. The event is also accessible virtually through Zoom meeting via registration link: https://zoom.us/j/96821027529. For more information, please contact RSTP trainer, Helen Smith-McIntyre at tel: 306-343-8303.
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“Sponsoring Refugees during the Pandemic” – Virtual IRCC Engagement – G5/CS groups in British Columbia
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Time:5:00 pm to 7:00 pm PDT
Where: Virtual
RSTP would like to invite members of Groups of Five and Community Sponsors to a virtual meeting with IRCC to talk about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on sponsors as well as refugees whom you are sponsoring. IRCC would like to better understand the community experience, challenges and successes that sponsors have encountered with regards to sponsoring refugees during the pandemic. IRCC will also be sharing updates including how the pandemic has impacted processing of applications in Canada and at missions overseas. While case-specific questions will not be answered at this meeting, IRCC looks forward to engaging with sponsors during this meeting.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8319423258988694796
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Preparing for Arrival and Providing Post-Arrival Support: Handling Unrealistic Expectations and Practicing Ethical Consideration
Date:Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Where: Virtual
This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors will provide a recap of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities when sponsoring refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) and Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) programs; review ethical considerations that are important to keep in mind when sponsoring refugees; the power imbalance that exists in the sponsor-sponsored newcomer relationship and tips on how to mitigate the imbalance; and, the importance of managing expectations.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8271587906110546956
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Groups of Five and Community Sponsors – Application Forms Clinic (English/French)
Date:Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Time:5:30 PM - 8:00 PM PDT
Where: Virtual
**** This session will be held in both languages, meaning questions will be answered in both English and French!***
English: Have any questions about application forms? This session will give you the chance to ask questions and learn from others when it comes to filling out the application forms.
French: Avez-vous des questions sur les formulaires de candidature? Cette session vous donnera l’occasion de poser vos questions.Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpce6rpz8jG9QJ-X4zhT2Xz5ydh1SyQCXc