[PSRList] FW: Webinars in May on the PSR Program

[Suneet Kharay]

Dear Sponsors,

Kindly find below the details of webinars coming up in May 2018:


1)      Introduction to Canada's Refugee Sponsorship Programs - Fri, May 4, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Topics covered: an overview of Canada's refugee sponsorship programs; the history and launch of the PSR program; and, the PSR program as part of global resettlement efforts.

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/935729865507043329


2)      The PSR Program: Who Can Sponsor and Who Can be Sponsored - Tue, May 8, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Topics covered: who can sponsor under the PSR program; who can be sponsored; refugee status documents: what are they and who needs them; and, an overview of sponsors' financial and settlement responsibilities under the PSR program.

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4286514640898607105


3)      The PSR Program: How to Prepare and Submit a Successful Application Package - Wed, May 16, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Topics covered: an overview of the application process; recent updates and changes to processing; who can be included on one application package; what supporting documents need to be included in the application package; completing the forms for Groups of Five; completing the forms for Community Sponsors; proof of funds requirements; and, completing the refugees' forms.

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3120475962572407553


4)      The PSR Program: Adding Dependents Post-Submission and Updating Applications - Fri, May 18, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Topics covered: the importance of keeping IRCC up-to-date with any changes in circumstances; who to contact and when; and, how to add dependents post-submission.

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4510987636290506497


5)      The PSR Program: Supporting Settlement and Integration - Wed, May 23, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Topics covered: recap of sponsors' settlement and financial responsibilities under the PSR program; the importance of connecting newcomers with a settlement agency; managing expectations; power imbalance; and, ethical considerations.

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3927199738499594753


6)      The PSR Program: Preparing for Month 13 - Tue, May 29, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Topics covered: when should sponsors start preparing for Month 13; what to consider when preparing newcomers for Month 13; services available for sponsored newcomers in Month 13; evaluating the sponsorship; and, the post-sponsorship relationship.

Registration URL: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4031813871835995649

The above series of webinars will be repeated each month until March 2019; the schedule for June 2018 will be shared shortly.

Best regards,

Suneet

Suneet Kharay, Acting Manager | Refugee Sponsorship Training Program
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