International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Roots in Resettlement

IOM and Resettlement Resettlement is a symbol of international solidarity to find a durable solution for refugees IOM works closely with governments, UNHCR, non-governmental organizations and other partners For over six decades, IOM has provided essential services in support of refugee resettlement operations globally Between 2004 and 2014, IOM has organized the resettlement movements of 1,024,152 refugees and other vulnerable persons from 186 locations around the world

Resettlement as a Vital Protection Tool

Resettlement Continuum

 CASE PROCESSING

IOM Resettlement Services  HEALTH ASSISTANCE

 PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION

 MOVEMENT OPERATIONS JAN 2016

File Progression Referral by UNHCR (GARs) or Sponsorship (PSR) File creation (IRCC/Visa Posts) Application Assessment Process Collection of Biometric Information Interview Immigration Medical Examinations Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA) Criminal and Security Checks Decision and Issuance of Visa Travel to Canada

IOM and Resettlement - Canada IOM supports Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in: File processing Health assessment Needs assessments, cultural and medical profiles Pre-departure orientation Movement/travel operations The nature of IOM services depends on various factors, such as the location of refugees, IOM’s capabilities, IRCC’s requirements and conditions in host countries

IOM Ottawa IOM Ottawa office opened in 1999. It provides program support and liaison for two activities: Resettlement Operations and Movements Canadian Orientation Abroad Works closely with IRCC, SPOs and SAHs Supports IOM offices abroad in understanding program guidelines Assists IOM offices in implementing program requirements

2016 Departures Month Persons January 9417 February 11718 March 917 April 1685 May 2000 June 2783 July 2006 August 1672 September 2787 October 2938 November 3170 December 3945 Total 45,038

2016 Top Tens (45038) Lebanon 16,869 Jordan 9,453 Turkey 7,063 Sudan Top 10 Countries of Departure - 2016 Lebanon 16,869 Jordan 9,453 Turkey 7,063 Sudan 2,386 Egypt 1,248 Uganda 947 Kenya 878 Pakistan 814 Ethiopia 689 S. Africa 454   40,801 Top 10 Nationalities of Refugees - 2016 Syria 32,830 Eritrea 3,021 Congo (DRC) 1,662 Iraq 1,610 Afghanistan 1,386 Somalia 930 Ethiopia 767 Myanmar 398 Iran 243 Burundi 201   43,048

2017 Departures – So far Month Persons January 1,258 February 2,248 March 3,442 April 1,929 May 2,253 Total 11,130

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