Webinars (Virtual)
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Past Webinars
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How to Prepare a Successful Application Package under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program
Date:Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Time:3:00 pm to 5:00 pm MST
Where: Virtual
This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors will provide an in-depth look at how to prepare applications to sponsor refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, including: an overview of the application process; how to structure applications; how to complete the application forms (for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors and the refugees being sponsored); and, what supporting documents must be included with the application package in order to ensure that the application is complete.
Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1254771877708203022
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Le parrainage des réfugiés en 3 mardis – Mardi 1 : Qui peut être parrainé en tant que réfugié? Qui peut parrainer des réfugiés?
Date:Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Time:19 h à 21 h (HNE)
Where: En virtuel
NOTE: THIS WEBINAR WILL TAKE PLACE IN FRENCH. Cette formation sera la première de la série « Le parrainage des réfugiés en 3 mardis », qui expliquera les principes fondamentaux du programme canadien de parrainage des réfugiés (à l’extérieur du Québec). La séance servira d’introduction au Programme de parrainage privé des réfugiés et au Programme mixte des réfugiés désignés par un bureau des visas (RDBV). Elle donnera un aperçu des programmes de réinstallation de réfugiés au Canada (à l’extérieur du Québec) et répondra aux questions suivantes : * Quel est l’objectif des programmes de parrainage de réfugiés? * Qui peut être parrainé en tant que réfugié? * Qui peut parrainer des réfugiés?
Inscription : https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcocu6pqDwjHNNJxxOFyutHRXaZQh9vt5L7
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Preparing a Settlement Plan: The Financial and Settlement Responsibilities of Sponsors under the PSR Program
Date:Monday, January 11, 2021
Time:3:00 pm to 5:00 pm MST
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: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4596812237124062478
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Synthèse des mises à jour relatives aux arrivées et au traitement des demandes durant la Covid-19
Date:Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Time:18 h – 19 h 30 (HNA)
Where: Virtuel
Participez à cette session pour connaître les dernières mises à jour concernant le dépôt et le traitement des demandes de parrainage de réfugiés, l’arrivée des réfugiés sur le sol canadien et ce que vous devez savoir pour préparer au mieux leur accueil.
Inscription à l’événement: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEodu6srzgvHdNSQg525AUY59sIs_xCSTiK
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What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program and How Does it Work?
Date:Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Time:3:00 pm to 5:00 pm MST
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: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6516279163755760910
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Preparing and Transitioning to Month 13
Date:Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Time:3:00 pm to 4:00 pm EST
Where: Virtual
This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors while provide 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: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3689251149524492557
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Preparing for Arrival and Providing Post-Arrival Support: Handling Unrealistic Expectations and Practicing Ethical Consideration
Date:Thursday, December 17, 2020
Time:3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST
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: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2742224192334970637
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How to Prepare a Successful Application Package under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program (in Tigrinya)
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Time:3:00 pm to 5:00 pm CST
Where: Virtual
This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors will provide an in-depth look at how to prepare applications to sponsor refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, including an overview of the application process; how to structure applications; how to complete the application forms (for Groups of Five, Community Sponsors and the refugees being sponsored); and, what supporting documents must be included with the application package in order to ensure that the application is complete.
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/j/93071742295?pwd=REZuNmVPVXh0M2g0Wjk4UngyeXpldz09
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How to Submit a Refugee Sponsorship Application to ROC-O Via Email and Updating Applications After Submission
Date:Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Time:3:00 pm to 5:00 pm EST
Where: Virtual
This webinar delivered by RSTP for new and experienced sponsors will provide an in-depth look at how to submit a refugee sponsorship application under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program to the Resettlement Operations Centre – Ottawa (ROC-O) via email and when and how to update an application after submission.
Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1739867611012500749
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Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program (in Tigrinya)
Date:Monday, December 14, 2020
Time:3:00 pm to 5:00 pm CST
Where: Virtual
This session 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://zoom.us/j/95152328178?pwd=eUM4RzB2U1F4Mlk2Si9BVk92S1JyQT09