[PSRList] New BVOR cases

Tue Jun 26 20:11:40 UTC 2018

Dear Sponsors,

I hope this email finds you well. I am pleased to inform you that we have 69 new travel ready BVOR cases in addition to the pervious BVOR cases looking for sponsors. They can travel 6-12 weeks after application forms are approved. Families contact information will be available after your application forms are approved.

The profiles are as follows :

  *   Syrian, Eritrean, Congolese, Ethiopian, Iraqi , Somali, Colombian, Sudanese ( to learn more about the countries that these refugees are coming from,  kindly visit our website: http://www.rstp.ca/en/refugees/country-condition-information/
  *   Women at risk
  *   LGBTQ
  *   Survivors of violence and/or torture
  *   Majority of the cases have medium to none medical/resettlement needs

Here are some profiles:

BVOR PROFILE #:  1272-06-18
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Brother in Vancouver, BC
XREF: None
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Iran
COUNTRY OF CURRENT RESIDENCE:  Turkey
FAMILY SIZE: 1

PA is a 29 year old single Iranian woman. PA has High school education and speaks English.  PA has worked as freelance interpreter for Turkish language beside work experience as beautician. PA's brother lives in Vancouver, BC and it is recommended that he resettles in the same area. PA will be happy to receive assistance from sponsors in the community of settlement.

BVOR PROFILE #:  1278-06-18
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  None
XREF: BVOR 1277-06-18

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Iraq
COUNTRY OF CURRENT RESIDENCE:  Turkey
FAMILY SIZE: 1

PA is a 27 year old Iraqi woman. PA has limited education, but can communicate in English language and has some work experience as babysitter and waitress. In her home country the PA was persecuted based on her sexual orientation. Her partner is on x-ref BVOR 1277-06-18, and it is recommended that they resettle together.  PA will appreciate the assistance of the sponsor in the community of settlement.

BVOR PROFILE #:  1192-05-18
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:  Republic of Congo
COUNTRY OF CURRENT RESIDENCE:  Kenya
FAMILY SIZE: 6

A  young family of 6 Congolese Refugee currently residing in Kenya.  PA is 33, spouse 27 and kids 12, 4, 2, 1 years old.  PA  and his spouse can communicate in French easily and also has some English language ability, too. This couple has graduated from grade 12. PA has some storekeeper experience. The family has no major settlement/health needs in the community. As PA and spouse can communicate easily in French Fredericton, NB has been recommended as final destination for resettlement. The family will be eager to receive any assistance from sponsors towards their settlement in their new home.

BVOR PROFILE #:  BVOR 1200 -05-18
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Winnipeg
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:  Bhutan
COUNTRY OF CURRENT RESIDENCE:  Nepal
FAMILY SIZE: 4

PA is 58 and PA's spouse 44 years old with 2 daughters 25 and 14 years old, Bhutanese refugee family living in Nepal.   PA has some construction experience and wife some counseling experience that can assist them settling in any community in terms of work ability. Small family with no major settlement/health needs. PA has a sister living in Winnipeg, which will be very supportive morally and emotionally.

BVOR PROFILE #:  BVOR 1282-06-18
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  None
XREF: None
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Somalia
COUNTRY OF CURRENT RESIDENCE: Ethiopia
FAMILY SIZE: 7

The PA is a 38 year old Somalian woman accompanied with her husband and 5 children (between 7 to 16 years old). The children are all going to school and learn English. The PA has experience running a small business and her husband has different work experience such as driver and vendor. The family have no contact in Canada and no medical needs.

Due to the insecurity, they were displaced several times and fear for their safety. The PA and her family are seeking a better life and would appreciate the assistance of a sponsor during their resettlement in Canada.

BVOR PROFILE #:  BVOR 1201-05-18
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Victoria, BC
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Syria
COUNTRY OF CURRENT RESIDENCE: Turkey
FAMILY SIZE: 5

The PA is 37 year old married man with 3 children ages between 6 and 14. He has formal Grade 6 education and speaks little English. He has work experience as a tailor and a driver trainer.
The family is afraid to return to Syria because they fear for their safety. PA is seeking a better life and would appreciate the assistance of a sponsor during his resettlement in Canada. The PA has a friend in Victoria, BC and would benefit from settling in Victoria for additional supports.

BVOR PROFILE #: 1178-05-18
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: She highly wishes to resettle in Vancouver BC.
XREF: None
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Iran
COUNTRY OF CURRENT RESIDENCE: Lebanon
FAMILY SIZE: 1

The PA is 35 year old divorced woman. She has experience working as an administrative assistant and speaks fluent English. The PA cannot return to Iran as she fears persecution based on their religion. The PA has friends in Halifax, Toronto and Victoria - however, she highly wishes to resettle in Vancouver BC because of a place of worship she has in mind. The assistance of a sponsor would greatly favour a successful resettlement in Canada.

BVOR PROFILE #: 1181-05-18
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: None
XREF: None
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Sudan
COUNTRY OF CURRENT RESIDENCE: Lebanon
FAMILY SIZE: 1

The Principal Applicant is a 29 year old Sudanese man residing in Lebanon.  He has experience working as a farmer. The PA is unable to return to his home due to fear of his physical safety.  As the PA is travelling alone and has no family ties in Canada, the assistance of a sponsor would greatly favour a successful resettlement in Canada as well as ease any language barrier difficulties.

BVOR PROFILE #:  1255-05-18
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  None
XREF:
1256-05-18
1257-05-18
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:  Somalia
COUNTRY OF CURRENT RESIDENCE: Kenya
FAMILY SIZE: 4

PA is a single Somali parent 52 years old man with 3 young kids (16, 14 and 12) years old  and 2 adult kids (x-ref profiles) Somalian refugee living in Nairobi, Kenya .  PA has grade 12 education and experience in teaching in primary school. PA is not able to return to his country of origin due to security and safety of his own and his children. This family has no health needs and  will be happy to receive assistance from sponsors in their new community of settlement.

BVOR PROFILE #:  1245-05-18
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Edmonton, AB
XREF: None
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:  Iran
COUNTRY OF CURRENT RESIDENCE: Lebanon
FAMILY SIZE: 4

PA 35 and spouse 29 years with 2 kids refugee family from Iran living in Beirut, Lebanon.  Both PA and spouse are educated and can communicate in English. PA has some architect career background and spouse wishes to work as hair stylist skills. PA has a friend in Edmonton, AB that will benefit PA in his settlement in the community of settlement. This young family cannot return to their country or origin and will be happy to received assistance from sponsors in their new community.

For more information on these profiles and to learn more about the others, kindly use your username and password to login in to RSTP BVOR Matching Database: cathcrosscultural.sharepoint.com/rstp

Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Parastoo Aznavehzadeh, Refugee Resettlement Project Worker | Refugee Sponsorship Training Program |  55 Town Centre Court, Suite 401, Scarborough, Ontario, M1P 4X4
Tel: 416.290.1700 ext. 2403 | Toll-Free: 1.877.290.1701 | paznavehzadeh at rstp.ca<mailto:paznavehzadeh at rstp.ca> | www.rstp.ca<http://www.rstp.ca/>

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