Webinars (Virtual)

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Past Webinars

• What is the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program and How Does it Work?

  Date:Tuesday, November 3, 2020
  Time:12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST
  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://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7382736106470779664

• Preparing and Transitioning to Month 13

  Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2020
  Time:6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EDT
  Where:
  

  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/2443628718719419918

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  Application Forms Clinic for Groups of Five & Community Sponsors

  Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2020
  Time:5:30 pm to 8:00 pm PDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  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.

  Registration Link:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrceyvqj0sHN0wzFVu2KTp1GCgzo-I57LD

• Posez-moi n’importe quelle question sur le parrainage des réfugiés!

  Date:Saturday, October 24, 2020
  Time:13 h à 15 h (HAE)
  Where: En ligne
  

  Vous avez des questions sur le parrainage des réfugiés? Que vous en soyez à votre première découverte du programme ou que vous soyez un parrain chevronné, cette séance en français vous donne la parole! La séance complète sera consacrée aux questions! Pour de plus amples renseignements, ou pour soumettre une question à l’avance, écrivez à ljarmasz@rstp.ca. Inscription : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/inscription-posez-moi-nimporte-quelle-question-sur-le-parrainage-des-refugies-124779961223

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  How to Fill out Application Forms for Community Sponsors and Group of Five Sponsors

  Date:Saturday, October 24, 2020
  Time:10:30 am to 1:00 pm PDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  This session will provide an in-depth look at how to prepare applications to sponsor refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program, including: 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://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3296658427145996556

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  Welcoming Sponsored Newcomers During Covid-19 (NB and PEI)

  Date:Thursday, October 22, 2020
  Time:5:30 pm to 6:30 pm ADT
  Where: Virtual
  

  In this RSTP information session for NB and PEI, participants would learn about: • Public health guidelines federally and provincially • Quarantine plan: best practices • Travel restrictions.  To join the virtual meeting, please click on the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92408180171?pwd=UUVncHJ5OWhRNk1xTXhJRTdhYjdIUT09  (Meeting ID: 924 0818 0171; Passcode: 770122).  For more information, please contact: Kendra Ball (RSTP Atlantic Trainer) at tel: (506) 300-1309 ext: 2423 or by email: kball@rstp.ca.

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  Financial Calculations for Community Sponsors and Group of Five Sponsors

  Date:Wednesday, October 21, 2020
  Time:5:30 pm to 8:00 pm PDT
  Where: Virtual
  

  This free workshop on calculating the sponsorship costs for Community Sponsors (CS) and Groups of Five (G5) will explore some of the complexities surrounding the minimum financial requirements which is one of the main reasons for G5/CS sponsorship applications to be returned/rejected by the IRCC. This is will be a workshop where participants will learn about their legal liability and obligations, and they will also have an opportunity to use case examples to learn how to do their calculations together in groups. RSTP will also provide helpful tips during the workshop to ensure a successful approval as G5/CS sponsors.

  Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqdO-vqDMjE9BumEUHxdHG_EY-BHsMclc0.  For more information, please contact: Michelle Ndizeye (RSTP BC Trainer) at tel: 604-283-9337 or by email: mndizeye@rstp.ca.

• How to Submit a Refugee Sponsorship Application to ROC-O Via Email and Updating Applications After Submission

  Date:Tuesday, October 20, 2020
  Time:6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EDT
  Where:
  

  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/2311350872828166670

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  Overview of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program

  Date:Monday, October 19, 2020
  Time:5:30 pm to 8:00 pm PDT
  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: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJModuytpjkjGNXz2bm0sGriGU6Alrz5wKX_. For more information, please contact: Michelle Ndizeye (RSTP BC Trainer) at tel: 604-283-9337 or by email: mndizeye@rstp.ca.

• How to Prepare a Successful Application Package under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program

  Date:Tuesday, October 13, 2020
  Time:6:00 pm to 8:00 pm EDT
  Where:
  

  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://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1499898097389928974