Sponsoring A Refugee In Canada

By Travis P April 29, 2013 (Updated January 9, 2024) 3 min. read
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Although Canada is a peaceful country and we have freedom of speech, freedom to do as we please and have the ability to lead a rather normal life it isn’t so for many people all around the world. When a country is stricken with war and famine all someone could ever dream of is ending up in a country where they don’t have to fear for their lives anymore. Thankfully, the Government of Canada has made it possible to sponsor a refugee for up to 3 years and must be willing to provide them with all necessities and financially support them.

Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) Program

The PSR Program allows private groups to sponsor eligible refugees abroad. As the private sponsor, you’ll support a refugee for the sponsorship period which is usually up to 1 year. The support you provide will include:

Who Can Sponsor Refugees

Sponsoring a refugee on your own in Canada is not allowed. You must be part of one of the following groups in Canada:

How to Sponsor a Refugee

There are three different scenarios when it comes to sponsoring a refugee. Those pathways include:

Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) Program

The Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) program makes it easier for private sponsors to help the most vulnerable refugees. The BVOR program

Sponsoring a Refugee With Special Needs

The Joint Assistance Sponsorship (JAS) Program helps your group sponsor refugees with special needs.

Only SAHs and their Constituent Groups are eligible to sponsor through the JAS program. With the JAS program:

Sponsoring a Refugee You Know

You can sponsor a specific refugee or refugee family. The person your group wants to sponsor must be eligible under the PSR program and the process depends on the sponsorship group you are part of

If you choose to sponsor a refugee you know

This process depends on the type of sponsorship group you are part of!

How to Find a Refugee Sponsorship Group

  1. Contact a sponsorship group in your area to find out how to join them
  2. Contact the Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP) to find out how to form your own sponsorship group

Are You Seeking to Sponsor a Refugee in Canada?

If so, Contact VisaPlace today. All our cases are handled by competent and experienced immigration professionals who are affiliated with VisaPlace. These professionals consist of lawyers, licensed paralegals and consultants who work for Niren and Associates an award winning immigration firm that adheres to the highest standards of client service.

Ready for the next step? Book your 1 on 1 consultation now or call us at 1-877-296-0874.

Have a Question related to your Immigration Needs?

Fill out the FREE Immigration Assessment form and get a response within 24 hours to see if you’re eligible.

The assessment form should take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. We will get back to you within one business day to let you know if we are able to help.

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