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Avant de présenter une demande de parrainage
Date:Monday, January 10, 2022
Time:14 h à 16 h (HNE)
Where: En virtuel

THIS WEBINAR WILL BE HELD IN FRENCH. For more information on our webinars in French, please check this page: https://www.rstp.ca/fr/formation/webinaires/
Ask-me-Anything about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program
Date:Thursday, December 9, 2021
Time:6:30 pm to 8:00 pm EST
Where: Virtual (Zoom)

Do you have general questions about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program that you would like our sponsorship trainers to answer? Need to know more about the eligibility requirements of sponsors and refugees? Still have lingering questions about financial and settlement support?

Bring your questions to our interactive “Ask me Anything about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program” session on December 9th on Zoom!

The RSTP website is a rich resource for private sponsors. Using your questions, we will demonstrate how to get the most out of our website, how to navigate it and where you’ll find answers.

This webinar is designed for members of Sponsorship Agreement Holders, Constituent Groups, Co-Sponsors, Groups of Five and Community Sponsor.

Registration link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuduGhrz8pGtfuCTj_JEFoSAWMEXvE4PDu
G5/CS Post-Arrival Financial Calculations Workshop
Date:Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Time:7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EST
Where: Virtual

The timeline between the submission of the PSR application and the arrival of the refugees, changes can happen and affect the financial calculations. There could be a new born baby, a new spouse etc. In these cases, how do you calculate the budget? How do you ensure that the newcomer refugees are receiving the recommended RAP Rates? This workshop will touch on those topics and will also touch on what sponsors need to keep track of when it comes to assurance activities.

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvce2gqzIjHdT0I1WNs445nmTDdIOhX1U2
Advanced: Preparing and Submitting a Group of Five Application – Part 2
Date:Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Time:5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Where: Virtual

In this RSTP webinar, the topics covered would include: Overview on how to prepare an application; What supporting documents to include; Important details and tips on financila and settlement support; and Q & A.

Registration Link: https://hmcconnections.com/group-of-5-registration/
G5/CS Sponsors’ Post-Arrival Responsibilities Workshop
Date:Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Time:7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EST
Where: Virtual

Do you need any guidance on what to do after the arrival of newcomer refugees? Do you need assistance with learning how to manage expectations? This may be a great workshop for you. We will cover various topics under the PSR post-arrival responsibilities including learning how to practice ethical considerations and navigating COVID-19 requirements.

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcu6gqTktEtQeiz0Ycm4o6snEheB2Jpht
G5/CS Post-Arrival Financial Calculations Workshop
Date:Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Time:7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EST
Where: Virtual

The timeline between the submission of the PSR application and the arrival of the refugees, changes can happen and affect the financial calculations. There could be a new born baby, a new spouse etc. In these cases, how do you calculate the budget? How do you ensure that the newcomer refugees are receiving the recommended RAP Rates? This workshop will touch on those topics and will also touch on what sponsors need to keep track of when it comes to assurance activities.

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArc-mprjosHdEETHGHwawH9U0yCLBAXCW9
Introduction to the Group of Five Sponsorship – Part 1
Date:Monday, November 22, 2021
Time:5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Where: Virtual

In this RSTP webinar, the topics covered would include: • Overview of the PSR program; • Who can sponsor
• Who can be sponsored; • Financial obligation, proof of funds, supporting documents; • One Year Window; and
• Q & A.

Registration Link: https://hmcconnections.com/group-of-5-registration/
G5/CS Sponsors’ Post-Arrival Responsibilities Workshop
Date:Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Time:7:30 pm to 9:30 pm EST
Where: Virtual

Do you need any guidance on what to do after the arrival of newcomer refugees? Do you need assistance with learning how to manage expectations? This may be a great workshop for you. We will cover various topics under the PSR post-arrival responsibilities including learning how to practice ethical considerations and navigating COVID-19 requirements.

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpdO-gpzIpGNZXfB-XhlTFkElusjbnd4ct
Responsibilities of CGs and Co-sponsors of SAHs
Date:Saturday, October 30, 2021
Time:2:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT
Where: Virtual

This online session will provide an orientation on the responsibilities of CGs and co-sponsors when working with SAHs to sponsor refugees under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.

The following topics will be discussed and examined during the workshop:
- The relationship between CGs, co-sponsors and SAHs;
- The minimum amount of financial support that sponsors are expected to provide to refugees sponsored under the PSR program on arrival based on the Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) rates and how to use the Minimum Financial Support Calculator;
- Situations that may change the amount of financial support that sponsors are expected to provide once the refugees arrive in Canada;
- An overview of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities under the program and how settlement agencies can assist sponsors with fulfilling their settlement responsibilities; and,
- An overview of IRCC’s post-arrival assurance activities.
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkdO-gqT8pHNYolzCL4kyMl_iJNG1_M64w
Conclure une année de parrainage réussie
Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Time:15 h à 17 h (HAE)
Where: En virtuel

THIS WEBINAR WILL BE HELD IN FRENCH. For more information on our webinars in French, please check this page: https://www.rstp.ca/fr/formation/webinaires/

RSTP MONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES

July 2022

The RSTP Monthly Webinar Series runs every month throughout the fiscal year. There are 6 webinars in total. You can register for all 6 webinars or choose to take individual ones. The purpose of the Monthly Webinar series is to provide you with an in-depth look at all of the aspects of the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program. The series follows the experiences of a sponsorship group and the refugees they are sponsoring through the entire sponsorship process from before the application to the end of the sponsorship year.

1 – Before You Apply to Sponsor

Follow Aliya and learn about sponsorship while she finds out: who is eligible to be sponsored, who can be a sponsor, the cost of sponsorship, and an overview of the application process.

Date: July 6, 2022

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6514152718991667981

2 – Preparing a Settlement Plan

Continue to learn with Aliya’s sponsorship group as they figure out why the settlement plan is central to the application, how to calculate the application budget, where to find the application guide and how to read it with ease. And let’s not forget, contingency planning!

Date: July 11, 2022

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7179697002889187852

3 – Preparing a Successful Application

It is time for Aliya’s group to fill the application package! Learn with our case study members as they find out what to include in their application package and the most common reasons for applications being returned and refused

Date: July 13, 2022

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7142919438451742479

4 – Preparing for Arrival and Orientation

Hooray! Aliya’s brother and his family are due to arrive! Follow along with Aliya and the Group of Five as they make sure they have everything ready to welcome and give orientation to Samuel, Estelle and their 2 children. This interactive webinar will provide a recap of sponsors’ settlement responsibilities; 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.

Date: July 18, 2022

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2012188065411904271

5 – Fulfilling Your Obligations through Assurance

Our case study group has an information request from IRCC! Join this interactive webinar and learn with Aliya and her group about how to keep sponsorship records and respond to IRCC’s requests. Plus, learn about the purpose and process of Assurance.

Date: July 20, 2022

Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/117511827451669517

6 – Completing a Successful Sponsorship Year

What exactly happens at the end of the sponsorship year? Join this interactive webinar and learn with Aliya’s group and Samuel’s family as they plan how to work towards Samuel and Estelle’s independence and complete the 12 months of sponsorship!

Date: July 27, 2022

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1350656998955962382

Webinars (Virtual)

Past Webinars

Avant de présenter une demande de parrainage

Ask-me-Anything about the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program

G5/CS Post-Arrival Financial Calculations Workshop

Advanced: Preparing and Submitting a Group of Five Application – Part 2

G5/CS Sponsors’ Post-Arrival Responsibilities Workshop

G5/CS Post-Arrival Financial Calculations Workshop

Introduction to the Group of Five Sponsorship – Part 1

G5/CS Sponsors’ Post-Arrival Responsibilities Workshop

Responsibilities of CGs and Co-sponsors of SAHs

Conclure une année de parrainage réussie