CIC/RAP Conference Wednesday Feb 21 Refugee Arrival Pattern IOM’s Role in Movements
What IOM does: Orientation Medical Movement
Orientation Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA): Currently offered in: Egypt, Ghana (and satellite), Iran, Kenya (and satellites), Lebanon, Pakistan, Philippines and Russia Refugees, Family Class, Skilled Workers and Caregivers
Orientation Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA): May occur at different points in the process COA sites vs. mobile teams Adoption of curriculum according to the targeted group/category
Medicals IOM as DMP (designated medical practitioner) IOM pays and/or oversees external DMP IOM not involved in Medicals
Movements What is involved: Flight arrangement Documentation Exit permits Transit visas/waivers Notifications Transportation loans
Movements Arrivals per month 2004 to 2006
Movements Arrivals Curve
Movements Factors affecting movements: Number of travel-ready cases Time of year (in terms of airlines seasons) Time of year (in terms of local logistics) Location of refugees/accessibility Requirement of exit permits/processing time Unforeseen events (natural, political, operational)