1. International Organization for Migration (IOM)

2. Roots in Resettlement

3. 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

4. Resettlement as a Vital Protection Tool

5. Resettlement Continuum

6.  CASE PROCESSING

7. IOM Resettlement Services
 HEALTH ASSISTANCE

8.  PRE-DEPARTURE ORIENTATION

9.  MOVEMENT OPERATIONS
JAN 2016

10. 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

11. 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

12. IOM Ottawa
IOM Ottawa office opened in 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

13. 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

14. 2016 Top Tens (45038) Lebanon 16,869 Jordan 9,453 Turkey 7,063 Sudan
Top 10 Countries of Departure
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
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

15. 2017 Departures – So far Month Persons January 1,258 February 2,248
March
3,442
April
1,929
May
2,253
Total
11,130

16. Thank you