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

 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

Non-Refugee Methods Slide 4 of 18 RELEVANT IMMIGRATION OPTIONS Refugee Methods “Find out how to come to Canada” -

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

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

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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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

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

 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

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

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: (+ logistic, spiritual, emotional, moral support) Liability established by CIC:

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

1. Choose which program will work best for you and the refugee If you think SAH sponsorship may be best, you are welcome to stay to speak with a counsellor. Slide 17 of 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: If you wish to consult with a counsellor, please remain seated. More info: Slide 18 of 18