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SUMMARY:Navigating Secondary Migration (Webinar for sponsors\, lawyers\, settlement staff & refugees overseas)
DESCRIPTION:What exactly needs to happen when a sponsored refugee decides to move away from their intended community of settlement during the sponsorship period (or if they never arrive there in the first place)? This process\, called Secondary Migration\, has become a bit of a hot topic for a number of reasons. \nSponsors and sponsored newcomers are often left with a lot of questions about how to handle this kind of change\, including: \n\nwhat are the sponsors’ responsibilities?\nare sponsors obligated to continue supporting the people they have sponsored when they move away?\nwho will support the refugee newcomers in their new community?\nwho do you contact\, what paper work needs to be filled out?\nwhat is the step-by-step process in ensuring a smooth transition?\nwho can help?\n\nThe information shared will be valuable whether you’re currently facing a Secondary Migration situation or if you’re simply trying to be prepared. \nWho is this webinar for? \n\nlawyers\nsponsors (BVOR and PSR program)\nsettlement counsellors\nrefugees abroad\nsponsorship agreement holders (SAHs)\n\n  \nWe ask that you please try to keep case-specific questions on topic. \nJoin us live and bring your questions!  \nTo register – please CLICK HERE.\n(This webinar takes place in Eastern time / starts at 6 PM EST)
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/22047/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Groups of Five,Private Sponsorship of Refugees,Sponsorship Agreement Holders,Community Sponsors,Blended Visa Office-Referred Initiative (BVOR)
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SUMMARY:(Tigrinya language webinar) Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this PSR sponsorship info session will be held in the Tigrinya language only. \nJoin this session if you would like to sponsor a loved one or someone that you know\, through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program. \nWe will provide a comprehensive overview of the PSR program\, the eligibility criteria (who can sponsor and who can be sponsored)\, the roles and responsibilities of sponsors and the application process. Find out if the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program is for you\, and how to get started! \nHave questions for the trainer? Contact Betiel at babraha@rstp.ca \nPlease REGISTER HERE to attend. This webinar starts at 6 PM Eastern Time.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/tigrinya-language-webinar-introduction-to-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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SUMMARY:Post-Arrival Support: Managing Expectations
DESCRIPTION:What happens after you welcome the refugees you’ve sponsored? \nThis training session will prepare your group by learning how to manage your sponsorship group’s expectations as well as the expectations of the newly arrived newcomers\, we will also look at some of the post-arrival responsibilities that sponsors have under the Private Sponsorship of Refugees program. \nThis session will be of particular interest to both PSR and BVOR Sponsors as well as SAHs who are waiting for an arrival or those who have just welcomed sponsored newcomers. \nPlease note\, this webinar takes place at 10 am Eastern Time. Please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/post-arrival-support-managing-expectations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar (Virtual attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program. (In-Person: Scarborough/Toronto)
DESCRIPTION:The Private Sponsorship of Refugees ( PSR) program provides an opportunity for Permanent Residents and Canadian Citizens to sponsor vulnerable refugees from overseas who are known to them\, and support their resettlement in Canada. \nThis training session will provide sponsors with a comprehensive understanding of the PSR program and its pathways. Participants will learn about different sponsorship types\, eligible beneficiaries\, financial considerations\, and other relevant topics. \nThe session will take place on Thursday\, July 25th\, 2024\, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST. We will be hosting the event in Cedebrae Mall 3495 Lawrence Avenue East second Level Toronto\, ON M1H 1B2.  \n  \nAdvance registration is required\, please note the time indicated is 12:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time). \nFor inquiries\, please contact our local Trainer Betiel Abraha at babraha@rstp.ca.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/introduction-to-the-private-sponsorship-of-refugees-psr-program-in-person-scarborough-toronto/
LOCATION:Cedarbrae Mall\, Mall 3495 Lawrence Avenue East (Basement Level)\, Scarborough\, Ontario\, M1H 1B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop (In-person attendance),Private Sponsorship of Refugees
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SUMMARY:Workshop for CGs and Co-Sponsors of SAHs: Navigating the Path to Successful Refugee Sponsorship
DESCRIPTION:During this comprehensive session\, you’ll gain valuable insights into the responsibilities and roles of CGs\, co-sponsors\, and SAHs in the sponsorship process. Our expert trainers will guide you through essential topics\, including understanding the dynamics between sponsors and SAHs\, determining financial support using the Minimum Financial Support Calculator\, exploring post-arrival assurance activities by IRCC\, and comprehending settlement responsibilities with support from settlement agencies. \nThis workshop is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of refugee sponsorship and make a meaningful impact on the lives of newcomers. Whether you’re an experienced sponsor or new to the program\, you’ll leave with the knowledge and tools needed for successful refugee sponsorship.
URL:https://rstp2025.turnbull.co/en/event/workshop-for-cgs-and-co-sponsors-of-sahs-navigating-the-path-to-successful-refugee-sponsorship/
LOCATION:Virtual
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