Workshops

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Past Workshops

An Evening with IRCC in Hamilton for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
Date:Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Where:Hamilton Public Library - Central Library, 55 York Blvd, Wentworth Room, Hamilton, ON L8N 4E4
Description:This forum will provide attendees with an opportunity to receive feedback on application processing at ROC-O, how sponsors can demonstrate they have the necessary financial and settlement capacity when completing the Sponsorship Undertaking and Settlement Plan form; A look at program integrity/fraud issues throughout the application process; Review and discuss important post-arrival issues such as financial and settlement responsibilities, secondary migration and the post-arrival assurance and case review process; Review tools, resources and training available to Groups of Five and Community Sponsors; and, Provide feedback to IRCC on various aspects of the sponsorship process. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and all attendees are required to register using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-with-ircc-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-hamilton-tickets-93328083811 .
An Evening with IRCC in Toronto for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
Date:Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Time:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Where:Catholic Crosscultural Services, 55 Town Centre Court, Suite 401, Toronto, ON M1P 4X4
Description:This forum will provide attendees with an opportunity to receive feedback on application processing at ROC-O, how sponsors can demonstrate they have the necessary financial and settlement capacity when completing the Sponsorship Undertaking and Settlement Plan form; A look at program integrity/fraud issues throughout the application process; Review and discuss important post-arrival issues such as financial and settlement responsibilities, secondary migration and the post-arrival assurance and case review process; Review tools, resources and training available to Groups of Five and Community Sponsors; and, Provide feedback to IRCC on various aspects of the sponsorship process. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and all attendees are required to register using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-with-ircc-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-toronto-tickets-93513085155.
Groups of Five Sponsorship Application Forms Clinic
Date:Thursday, February 27, 2020
Time:5:00 PM - 7:30 PM MST
Where:Catholic Social Services, 8212 118 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5B 0S3
Description:In this RSTP workshop, our trainer will discuss what it takes to make a good sponsorship application. Participants would learn how to:  Avoid refusal  Craft a strong settlement plan  Calculate costs  Have the right supporting documents  Email your application. For registration, please visit Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/edmonton-groups-of-five-sponsorship-application-forms-clinic-tickets-92402493345 or contact: Christina Hamer (RSTP Edmonton AB Trainer) at Tel: 780.391.3228; Email: chamer@rstp.ca.
An Evening with IRCC in Vancouver for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
Date:Monday, February 24, 2020
Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Where:Immigrant Services Society of BC, 2610 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4L2
Description:This forum will provide attendees with an opportunity to receive feedback on application processing at ROC-O, how sponsors can demonstrate they have the necessary financial and settlement capacity when completing the Sponsorship Undertaking and Settlement Plan form; A look at program integrity/fraud issues throughout the application process; Review and discuss important post-arrival issues such as financial and settlement responsibilities, secondary migration and the post-arrival assurance and case review process; Review tools, resources and training available to Groups of Five and Community Sponsors; and, Provide feedback to IRCC on various aspects of the sponsorship process. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and all attendees are required to register using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-with-ircc-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-vancouver-tickets-93510196515.
An Evening with IRCC in Calgary for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
Date:Friday, February 21, 2020
Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST
Where:FCJ Retreat and Conference Centre, 219 – 19 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0C8
Description:This forum will provide attendees with an opportunity to receive feedback on application processing at ROC-O, how sponsors can demonstrate they have the necessary financial and settlement capacity when completing the Sponsorship Undertaking and Settlement Plan form; A look at program integrity/fraud issues throughout the application process; Review and discuss important post-arrival issues such as financial and settlement responsibilities, secondary migration and the post-arrival assurance and case review process; Review tools, resources and training available to Groups of Five and Community Sponsors; and, Provide feedback to IRCC on various aspects of the sponsorship process. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and all attendees are required to register using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-with-ircc-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-calgary-tickets-93343491897.
An Evening with IRCC in Edmonton for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
Date:Thursday, February 20, 2020
Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST
Where:Edmonton Intercultural Centre, 9538 107th Avenue NW, Lunch Room, Edmonton, AB T5H 0T7
Description:This forum will provide attendees with an opportunity to receive feedback on application processing at ROC-O, how sponsors can demonstrate they have the necessary financial and settlement capacity when completing the Sponsorship Undertaking and Settlement Plan form; A look at program integrity/fraud issues throughout the application process; Review and discuss important post-arrival issues such as financial and settlement responsibilities, secondary migration and the post-arrival assurance and case review process; Review tools, resources and training available to Groups of Five and Community Sponsors; and, Provide feedback to IRCC on various aspects of the sponsorship process. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and all attendees are required to register using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-with-ircc-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-edmonton-tickets-93511195503.
An Evening with IRCC in Saskatoon for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
Date:Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Where:Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Parish, 114 Kingsmere Place Saskatoon, SK S7J 3V7
Description:This forum will provide attendees with an opportunity to receive feedback on application processing at ROC-O, how sponsors can demonstrate they have the necessary financial and settlement capacity when completing the Sponsorship Undertaking and Settlement Plan form; A look at program integrity/fraud issues throughout the application process; Review and discuss important post-arrival issues such as financial and settlement responsibilities, secondary migration and the post-arrival assurance and case review process; Review tools, resources and training available to Groups of Five and Community Sponsors; and, Provide feedback to IRCC on various aspects of the sponsorship process. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and all attendees are required to register using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-with-ircc-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-saskatoon-tickets-93347479825.
An Evening with IRCC in Winnipeg for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
Date:Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Where:Welcome Place - Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council, 521 Bannatyne Ave Winnipeg, MB R3A 0E4
Description:This forum will provide attendees with an opportunity to receive feedback on application processing at ROC-O, how sponsors can demonstrate they have the necessary financial and settlement capacity when completing the Sponsorship Undertaking and Settlement Plan form; A look at program integrity/fraud issues throughout the application process; Review and discuss important post-arrival issues such as financial and settlement responsibilities, secondary migration and the post-arrival assurance and case review process; Review tools, resources and training available to Groups of Five and Community Sponsors; and, Provide feedback to IRCC on various aspects of the sponsorship process. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and all attendees are required to register using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-evening-with-ircc-for-groups-of-five-and-community-sponsors-winnipeg-tickets-93384085313.
Sponsoring Refugees as a Group of Five or Community Sponsor
Date:Saturday, February 15, 2020
Time:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST
Where:MOSAIC Office, 5575 Boundary Road, Vancouver, BC V5R 2P9
Description:In this Refugee Sponsorship Training Program’s information session, attendees would learn about:  The application process  Eligibility  Sponsorship requirements  Sponsors’ responsibilities. For registration, please click here or contact: RSTP BC Trainer: Michelle Ndizeye at Tel: 604-254-9626 ext 1016; Email: mndizeye@rstp.ca.
Sponsoring Refugees through Groups of Five and Community Sponsors
Date:Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Time:5:00 PM - 7:30 PM MST
Where:Edmonton Catholic Social Services, 8212 118 Ave, Edmonton, AB T5B 0S3
Description:RSTP in Edmonton AB will have an information session for anyone interested in learning about how to privately sponsor refugees through a Community Sponsorship or a Group of Five. The info session will cover who can be sponsored, who can sponsor, financial and settlement requirements, critical supporting documentation and common reasons for refusal. Please register on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/edmonton-sponsoring-refugees-through-groups-of-five-and-commnunity-sponsors-tickets-92401113217.

Pre-registration to attend any of these information sessions and workshops is required. Please contact the RSTP to pre-register for any of these events.

To request a workshop, information session or training for your group or organization, contact the RSTP.

Workshops

Past Workshops

An Evening with IRCC in Hamilton for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors

An Evening with IRCC in Toronto for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors

Groups of Five Sponsorship Application Forms Clinic

An Evening with IRCC in Vancouver for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors

An Evening with IRCC in Calgary for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors

An Evening with IRCC in Edmonton for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors

An Evening with IRCC in Saskatoon for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors

An Evening with IRCC in Winnipeg for Groups of Five and Community Sponsors

Sponsoring Refugees as a Group of Five or Community Sponsor

Sponsoring Refugees through Groups of Five and Community Sponsors