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2.  Facilitating Resettlement  Advocating for Refugees  Referrals  Networking  Catholiques Sans Frontières Slide 2 of 18

3.  Service for everyone in need – No Discrimination  Services mostly covered by  There is a $100 filing fee per case that is to be submitted.  Confidentiality  Transparency  Accountability Slide 3 of 18

4. Non-Refugee Methods Slide 4 of 18 RELEVANT IMMIGRATION OPTIONS Refugee Methods “Find out how to come to Canada” - www.cic.gc.ca

5. Slide 5 of 18  Spouse  Partner  Child (18) Parents (super visa) Grandparents (super visa) Adopted children Grandchildren

6. 1. Federal Skilled Workers Program Points System  Education  Age  Language  Work Experience  Job Offer/Job Shortage*  Adaptability and other 2. Federal Skilled Trade Program (i.e. chefs, bakers, maintenance & equipment operation trades) Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in some cases  Each province and territory has its own program  Local contact (i.e. friend/relative) in that province Slide 6 of 18

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8.  Visitors  International Students  Temporary Foreign Workers  Caregiver; caring for a. children (nannies) b. people with high medical needs  Seasonal Workers Slide 8 of 18

9. 1. Inland refugee applications 2. Overseas Resettlement A. Government Assisted Refugees (GAR) - UNHCR Referrals o Joint Assistance Sponsorship (JAS) B. Civic Refugee Resettlement Slide 9 of 18

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11. Groups of 5 (G5s) Special Criteria Community Sponsors (CS) Special Criteria Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAHs) with individual cosponsors Churches/ parishes are Resettlement Groups (RG) * CAPS and MISSION CAPS Slide 11 of 18

12.  Step 1-2: Attend Info Session 1: Orientation Session (You are here now ); Consultation  Step 3: Email Information to Counsellor Instructions From Cosponsor: 1 - 7 From Refugee: 8 - 25  Step 5: ORAT may ask for further clarification/questions to determine eligibility Slide 12 of 18

13.  Step 9: Meet pastor  Step 13: Attend Info Session 2: Settlement Training  Step 18: Prepare immigration forms  Step 21: Schedule appointment with ORAT to review forms for submission  Step 24: ORAT prepares file for Chancellor’s signature  Step 25: Submission  Step 28: Attend Info Session 3: CIC Processing Time Slide 13 of 18

14. Job Housing Clothing Food Additional living expenses Emotional, moral and other logistical help Responsibilities end 1 year after arrival Slide 14 of 18

15. Refugee’s Family Size Estimated Financial Requirement 1 person$ 12,600 2 people$ 21,200 3 people$ 23,000 4 people$ 27,000 5 people$ 29,700 6 people$ 32,500 Additional member + $ 2,500 Slide 15 of 18 Date Modified: 2014-03-11 (+ logistic, spiritual, emotional, moral support) Liability established by CIC:

16. Slide 16 of 18  Application (credibility) - completeness, consistency & accuracy  Interview  Medicals  Criminality  Security  Arrival Visa office processing time: 6-60 months

17. 1. Choose which program will work best for you and the refugee... 2. If you think SAH sponsorship may be best, you are welcome to stay to speak with a counsellor. Slide 17 of 18

18. You are welcome to attend this Orientation Session again You are also invited to attend three more information sessions: Info Session 2: Settlement Training Info Session 3: CIC Processing Time Info Session 4: Welcoming Newcomers Register: www.eventbrite.cawww.eventbrite.ca If you wish to consult with a counsellor, please remain seated. More info: www.archtoronto.org/refugee www.cic.gc.ca, www.rstp.cawww.archtoronto.org/refugee www.cic.gc.cawww.rstp.ca Slide 18 of 18